Silves Castle

A lovely castle to visit. Mainly the walls which you can walk right around and take in the magnificent views of the area, including orange and lemon groves, and of course the unusual sight of the local nesting storks. A very inexpensive attraction and such a calm and peaceful place, within a beautiful small town. If you like historic buildings/castles then you will not be disappointed.

Castelo de silves Very cool castle, with a lot of history for muslims and christians. They had a cute cafe inside that was beautiful. Food and drinks weren’t too bad. A lot of stairs, with no railing, have to be careful if you have little ones coming along. Amazing view of the town, and a must-see ! It is outdoors, as most of it is the ruins of the castle.

Great visit – highly recommend! Very affordable and absolutely worth it. The castle is beautiful and the tower walk offers nice views, though it would be even better with some context or a leaflet explaining what you see. There are a few multilingual panels, which is great. The lady at the entrance was extremely kind and spoke several languages, which made the visit even nicer. The exhibition in the cistern (lynx, etc.) is interesting, though it feels a bit dated. On the plus side, there’s a cafeteria and restrooms inside the monument. Unfortunately, the cafeteria has very few vegan options, which is a pity.

Highly recommend this place. Only cost €2.80 for adults and kids free. Lots to explore and some fantastic views from the castle wall walk. There’s a cafe and toilets and most of the castle you can push a buggy around. Definitely very good value for money and looked like they were improving bits when we were there. A great morning out!

Worth an afternoon visit, the castle is well set up to walk around and explore and learn the history and building techniques used. There are also ruins to see and there is a restaurant for snacks. The entrance fee can include a visit to a nearby archeological museum which was quite interesting.

A great old castle to explore. Entrance fees are minimal at £2.80/adult. Kids were free. Over 65 was half price. QR code app to get more information while you explore. Lack of handrails definitely made some people leary about walking perimeter walls. Neat courtyard with date and olive trees.

Amazing castle as far as age and location. A nice cafe inside very friendly, a bit pricey but to be expected. 2 drawbacks: 1 the gal taking the money to enter the castle, very rude and 2 you have to keep in mind its old and they have preserved it well, but it is not really safe walking it.

Impressive medieval castle with breathtaking views over Silves and the surrounding countryside. The red sandstone walls glow beautifully in the sunlight, and walking along the ramparts feels like stepping back in time. Well preserved and full of history, with peaceful gardens inside. A must-visit landmark when exploring the Algarve.