) is a town and a municipality in the Algarve, southern Portugal. The municipality is part of the district of Faro. Silves is located near a Roman bridge over the Arade River and thus controls the river valley down to the coast. The town was occupied by the Moors in 713 and became part of the Ummayad kingdom of Córdoba under the Arabic name of Shilb شلب (...)

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"Only in 1242 was Silves definitely reconquered by Christian knights during the reign of King Afonso III ,and it is believed that this king was responsible for beginning the construction of Silves Cathedral as the seat of a newly-founded Algarve diocese."
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"The best road-trip possibilities include a stopover in the old market town of Loulé, lying 15km (9 1/3 miles) north of Faro and in the heart of the Algarve's chimney district."
frommers.com

"The only really built-up resort is Monte Gordo, with Tavira the most elegant guest at the Algarve do."
lonelyplanet.com

"In the middle of a paradise in the Algarve -the Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is situated in front of Tavira and Cabana Islands -lies Vila GalÃƒÂ© Albacora in perfect harmony with the environment and landscape."
world66.com

"Silves also boasts the most important Sé (cathedral) in the Algarve, once being the home of the tomb of King João II until his mortal remains were transferred to Batalha Abbey in the 1400's."
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"The Algarve is the best place to enjoy sun sea and sand in Portugal."
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"Modern resorts line the coast of the southern Algarve more province, while quaint villages and the lure of its atmospheric capital, Lisbon, provide a memorable experience for those who holiday in Portugal."
tripreport.com

"The international airport where most of the tourists arrive is also located in Faro, so for many people this is the starting point for their visit to the Algarve and or Portugal."
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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 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!

latenightloves Olhos De Aqua because Nice resorts by the sea, great beach and good connections to everywhere

latenightloves Vilamoura because High end site to visit

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