The Roman Bridge of Silves (Portuguese: Ponte Romana) is a historic pedestrian bridge over the Arade River in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Although its name suggests it dates back to Roman times, the current structure likely dates from the 14th or 15th century. The bridge is 76 meters long and 5 meters wide, with five elegant arches and triangular buttresses.

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The current bridge was built in the 15th century. The first documentary reference is found in the Cortes of Lisbon of 1439, in which the envoys from Silves refer to …

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Silves was the capital of Algarve for many centuries.

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1. Silves Cathedral – Silves City Gate loop from Malheiros

56.8km

03:47

500m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Old Bridge of Silves – Silves City Gate loop from Vale de França

37.3km

02:30

370m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Silves City Gate – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Estômbar-Lagoa

65.6km

05:49

1,250m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Location: Silves, Algarve, Portugal

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Old Bridge of Silves

1. Silves Cathedral – Silves City Gate loop from Malheiros

2. Old Bridge of Silves – Silves City Gate loop from Vale de França

3. Silves City Gate – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Estômbar-Lagoa

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