Silves self catering holidays, Algarve A beautiful medieval Moorish town kust 10 minutes from glorious beaches
Self catering holidays in Silves - sitting 11kms from the coast and was once a medieval town and the ancient capital of the Algarve. It is famous for having the most well preserved castle of the Algarve. The Moors ruled Portugal for 433 years from the 8th century and you can still see evidence of the Arabic architecture today. The old town is laced with beautiful cobbled street that are lined with artisan shops, cafes, bars and alfresco dining. Within the municpality of Silves, there is a quaint fishing village called Armação de Pêra. The beach there is exceptional with 5kms of sand on one half of the beach and towering cliffs on the other side.
Golf is another big attraction for tourists and people looking for villas and apartments to buy and rent in Silves and the surrounding area. With several world class golf courses to choose from in quite breathtaking scenery, it is not difficult to see why.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Old town and castle | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Old town and castle | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Summer festivals | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | Armação de Pêra, (11km) |
| International airport | Faro (46km) |
| Nearest train station | Silves station |
Featured holiday rentals in Silves
Silves offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas to cosy self catering apartments. Renting a villa in Silves or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the local area and is perfect for families, friends and groups.
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Things to see & do in and around Silves
Silves and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic towns and countryside to explore. It also boasts some stunning beaches and world class golf courses.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| See the Milreu Roman ruinss | ✔ |
| Snorkeling - tours can be arranged from Albufeira marina | ✔ |
| Armação de Pêra - a stunning beach | ✔ |
| Benagil caves boat excursion | ✔ |
| Parasailing trips from Albufeira Marina | ✔ |
| Salgados - impressive bird watching on this lagoon | ✔ |
| Visit Sant'Ana Church - a glorious example of Moorish influence. | ✔ |
| Zoomarine Algarve - Water park with dolphin shows | ✔ |
Our view on Silves holidays
We think Silve is a great choice for a self catering holiday if you are looking for some peace and tranquility. And yet, it's just 20 minutes drive to some of the best beaches on the Algarve. Staying in a Silves holiday rental, whether a villa with private pool or an apartment, is the best way to experience the Algarve as it provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, whem you want - home from home.
