Old Bridge of Silves – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

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Old Bridge of Silves – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

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Old Bridge of Silves – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

00:54

3.46km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Arade/Odelouca

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1.42 km

Silves Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Silves is a place (freguesia) in the Portuguese municipality of Silves and has 10,768 inhabitants (2001). The city is located on the Rio Arade. nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silves_(freguesia)

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1.48 km

Old Bridge of Silves

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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 …

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1.64 km

Silves Municipal Market

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The Silves Market (Mercado Municipal) is a charming, covered market hall in the center of Silves, built in 1922 and recently beautifully renovated. You'll find fresh produce such as fish, …

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1.75 km

Silves Cathedral

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The Sé Cathedral of Silves is an impressive Gothic building in the historic center of Silves, Algarve. It was once a mosque during the Moorish period, but was converted into …

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2.41 km

Porta de Loulé (Silves City Gate)

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Archaeological excavations here uncovered paving stones that are 1 meter below street level and consist of large, thick sandstone slabs.

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2.48 km

Silves Town Hall

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The town hall of Silves "Pacos do Concelho" is located on the Praça do Município in the heart of the old town. The neoclassical building is said to have been …

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2.56 km

Misericórdia Church, Silves

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Built in the middle of the 16th century. The portal, which is integrated into a sober facade without any other conspicuous decorative elements, has been preserved.
The interior of the …

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2.75 km

Silves Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, Silves has become a tourist trap.
The castle has something, but looks like it's only a few years old, that's how well it's been restored.

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