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What is Silves

) is a town on the Portuguese Algarve, in the district (Portuguese - distrito) of Faro. It is located near a Roman bridge over the Ribeira de Arade and thus controls the river valley down to the coast. It is also the name of the region of the Algarve of which it is the capital, also called Silves ([http://www.cm-silves (...)

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"Rocky coves and long, sandy beaches characterize the southern tier of Portugal, the former stronghold of the Moors during their occupation of the country."
frommers.com

"The Syrian Moors called the region in which they settled (east of Faro to Seville, Spain) al-Gharb al-Andalus (western Andaluc�a), which later became 'Algarve'."
lonelyplanet.com

"Under the Moors, it became the cultured capital of a short-lived 11th-century principality founded by Mohammed ben Said ben H�run, from whose name 'Faro' is said to have evolved."
lonelyplanet.com

"A powerful citadel favoured by the Romans, further enhanced by the subsequent conquering Moors, to become the cultural centre of the region."
world66.com

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pfenya

pfenya from Germany wrote about Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa one year, 7 months ago

One of the most beautiful beach resorts in the world. It has a huge parc with lots of pretty flowers, two pools and a private beach that is in its own bay and can only be accessed from the resort.
Pure relaxation!

per

per from Finland wrote about Portimão one year, 3 months ago

A very likable southern Portuguese town within walking distance from a nice, clean beach resort. Many good eating places, try the cataplana!

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