Silves, in the Algarve, is a city that breathes History. I go there every year — especially in August, the month of the traditional Medieval Fair.
Tourists like to explore the Historic Center. We find there, for example, a castle and a cathedral.
The tour in the Historic Center usually begins on the N124 road, which crosses the city (this appears in a post with an essential day trip to Silves). From there, next to a square, we follow up through narrow streets.
In the first minutes of walking, tourists cross the Turret of the City Gate, popularly known in Portuguese as “Portas da Cidade de Silves.”
Silves’ Turret of the City Gate
In medieval times, the turret (12th or 13th century), with gates, was part of the walls that protected the site. The gates gave access to the main street. We no longer see the walls, but the tower is in perfect condition.
See the structure now with me through the pictures below, and get inspired for your visit to Silves.
Virtual tour




Storks are an extra show to see in Silves






Enter with me:

A beautiful passage that leads to more of the History of Silves







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Have fun in Silves!
G.P. DAMAS
» I live in the Algarve (South of Portugal).
» My first fiction books, for young adults, were published in the early 2000s in Portuguese — a time travel adventure and a drama about child adoption, both with thousands of readers. I also wrote books and guides about travel and technology. Screenplays are my greatest passion.
» This blog is the English version of my G.P. DAMAS (Portuguese language, online since 2010). English is not my native language.
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