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The Top 20 Attractions around Silves

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Silves. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Silves is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Natural Arch at Praia da Marinha

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Praia Marinha is the ideal starting point for a cliff hike to Cave Benagil, about 2 hours with spectacular views🤩

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Benagil Caves

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This well-marked hiking trail between Praia de Marinha and Praia de Vale Centeaes is popular for its breathtaking views and the beautiful rock formations that hang over the water. The …

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Carvalho Beach

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Great beach view, unique access to the beach by the stone carved stairs and a great trail to hike thru, the 7 hanging valleys trail

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Farol de Alfanzina

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The Cabo is worth every meter 🤩

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Fóia Summit

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At the top of the Monchique mountain range rises Foia, the highest point in the Algarve, at 902 meters altitude. Its antennas mark the summit where the sky seems closest …

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Monchique town centre

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Monchique lies between the peaks of Fóia and Picota. It's a charming hillside town with steep cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses and is a perfect base for visiting the springs and exploring the mountains.

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Falésia Beach

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A very extensive, kilometer-long sandy beach. Great, colored sand cliffs, but no shade. Wonderful bathing beach, but: poisonous jellyfish at the end of June.

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Carvoeiro Beach

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The center, dominated by the hotel's own small beach and the colorful houses is very handsome and a true postcard

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Albandeira Arch

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The rock arch is particularly impressive from below, from Praia da Estaquinha. Access leads through a cave that is only accessible at low tide. It couldn't be more spectacular.

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Cork oak grove in Monchique

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The cork oak in Portugal was voted Tree of the Year in 2018. It is a true Portuguese cultural identity and gives the forest workers jobs and salaries every year.

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Benagil Cliffs and Beach

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Beautiful area! A visit is always worthwhile.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Silves

Natural Arch at Praia da Marinha

Benagil Caves

Carvalho Beach

Farol de Alfanzina

Fóia Summit

Monchique town centre

Falésia Beach

Carvoeiro Beach

Albandeira Arch

Cork oak grove in Monchique

Benagil Cliffs and Beach

Most popular routes around Silves

Most popular attractions around Silves

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