Silves

Located in southern Portugal, Silves extends across 680 square kilometers of territory with red sandstone buildings and hilltop fortifications overlooking the Arade River.

The settlement dates back to the Paleolithic era and gained importance during the Moorish period when it functioned as the capital of the Algarve region.

The Gothic Cathedral of Silves, constructed in 1189 on the foundations of a former mosque, represents the religious transformation from Islamic to Christian rule.

The municipality contains six parishes with direct road connections to coastal towns and maintains regular bus services connecting to major cities in the Algarve region.

The red sandstone castle, constructed during the 11th century, stands as the largest and most complete castle in the Algarve with archaeological evidence spanning 12,000 square meters.

Location: Faro

Location: Algarve

Inception: January 1, 1266

Elevation above the sea: 34 m

Website: https://www.cm-silves.pt/

Part of: Sites of Globalization

Shares border with: Loulé, Almodôvar, Ourique, Odemira, Monchique, Portimão, Lagoa, Albufeira

Address: Silves, Portugal 8600 Silves

Website: https://cm-silves.pt

GPS coordinates: 37.18333,-8.43333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05