Silves

Silves Essentials

Silves served as the Moorish capital of the Algarve, a legacy visible in its red sandstone castle and Gothic cathedral built atop a former mosque. This collection highlights the city's medieval heritage, including the 11th-century Almohad cistern-well at the Archaeological Museum and the Manueline architecture of the Igreja da Misericórdia. Beyond the fortifications, explore the region's industrial past at the Cork Museum or walk along the Arade River through the Jardim Beira Rio.