Faro district, Faro, Portugal

Places to visit near Silves

Silves is a town in Faro district, Faro, Portugal, home to about 10,917 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 34 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 25 beaches & coast and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sé Catedral de Silves (1 km), Igreja da Misericórdia (1 km) and Castelo de Silves (1 km).

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Silves, Faro
Silves, Faro district, Faro, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silves at a glance

Location
Faro district, Faro, Portugal
Population
about 10,917
Coordinates
37.1892° N, 8.4382° W
Places within 50 km
162 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Silves

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Churches near Silves

62 churches within 100 km of Silves. The closest is Sé Catedral de Silves (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Silves

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silves. The closest is Poço-Cisterna Árabe de Silves (1 km); the best-known is Castelo de Silves (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Silves

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Silves. The closest is Praia da Angrinha (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silves

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silves. The closest is Site of Community Importance Arade/Odelouca (2 km); the best-known is Site of Community Importance Ria de Alvor (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Silves

8 caves within 100 km of Silves. The closest is Gruta de Ibne Ammar (8 km); the best-known is Benagil Cave (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Silves

8 museums within 100 km of Silves. The closest is 3D Fun Art Museum Portimão (13 km); the best-known is Anciente Slave Market (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Silves

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silves
  2. 7 km Parque Municipal Do Sítio Das Fontes · park, Faro
  3. 6 km Ermida de Nossa Senhora Dos Mártires · church, Faro
  4. 1 km Igreja da Misericórdia · church, Faro
  5. 1 km Sé Catedral de Silves · church, Faro
  6. 1 km Castelo de Silves · heritage site, Faro
  7. 0 km Back to Silves

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silves by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3462Sé Catedral de Silves (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4455Poço-Cisterna Árabe de Silves (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2530Praia da Angrinha (13 km)
    Other attractions1212Porta da Almedina de Silves (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Site of Community Importance Arade/Odelouca (2 km)
    Caves88Gruta de Ibne Ammar (8 km)
    Museums683D Fun Art Museum Portimão (13 km)
    Parks66Parque Municipal Do Sítio Das Fontes (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Barragem Do Arade (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints56Picota (19 km)
    Waterfalls56Waterfall and Carp Pond (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Ria de Alvor (21 km)
    Treks11Percurso Dos Sete Vales Suspensos (14 km)

    Silves: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silves?

    Sé Catedral de Silves (church, about 1 km), Igreja da Misericórdia (church, about 1 km), Castelo de Silves (heritage site, about 1 km), Ermida de Nossa Senhora Dos Mártires (church, about 1 km), Parque Municipal Do Sítio Das Fontes (park, about 7 km), Igreja Adventista Do Sétimo Dia de Lagoa (church, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Silves?

    162 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 25 beaches & coast, 12 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Silves?

    Sé Catedral de Silves, about 1 km by road; Igreja da Misericórdia (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silves?

    Poço-Cisterna Árabe de Silves, about 1 km by road; Antigo Colégio (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Silves?

    Praia da Angrinha, about 13 km by road; Praia Do Carvoeiro (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silves?

    Start in Silves, visit Parque Municipal Do Sítio Das Fontes, then Ermida de Nossa Senhora Dos Mártires, then Igreja da Misericórdia, then Sé Catedral de Silves, then Castelo de Silves, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silves?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Silves

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Silves’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Silves on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.