Silves, Portugal - Walking Tour (4K Ultra HD)

Take this walking tour and experience a nation defining town, one that boasts a perfect blend of North African Moorish architecture with an undeniable Portuguese sensibility. From its tangible history to its awe-inspiring landscapes, 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 is a town that promises much and gives more.
𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 is one of the oldest cities in Portugal and one of the 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞’s most beautiful towns. It overlooks the valley of the Rio Arade and is famous for its incredibly well-preserved Cathedral (also known as "Sé Cathedral"), Moorish Castle and its annual Medieval Festival.
This historic city (once the capital of the Algarve) with 500-year-old walls and a red-brick castle, is located about 8 "km inland from Lagoa and 30 km from Albufeira and is the ideal place for travelers and tourists who want to experience a charming town and enjoy a seaside setting on the Algarve coast.
List of Attractions:
[00:00] 𝐑𝐮𝐚 𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐨 - Walking towards the iconic Castle of Silves.
[02:43] 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 (⭐⭐⭐) - The prominent castle, which dominates the town.
[03:42] 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞́ 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞̂𝐬 - The most charismatic Café-restaurant next to the Castle.
[04:33] 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞́ 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 - A tribute to the famous Portuguese politician.
[06:24] 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥 - The ancient Gothic church built over an existing mosque.
[09:00] 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 - View over the rooftops of Silves.
[11:07] 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬 - An hidden gem offering an amazing selection of wine.
[13:43] 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐞 (⭐⭐) - The turret of the City Gate.
[15:20] 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 - The picturesque square with palms and flowers.
[15:53] 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 (⭐) - The district council with its Iberian and Moorish patterns
[26:05] 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 (⭐) - The 14th Century bridge over the river Arade.
[29:10] 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞 (⭐⭐) - The town in all its splendor.
📜 If you want to fully enjoy this guided walking tour, please, turn on closed captions to read descriptions, historical facts, and lots more!
This walking tour was filmed in 4K UHD in August 2020.
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[@Voyatours]

Silves has been a BIG surprise for us for several reasons: 𝟭. The vibrant red color of the sandstone of the castle (2:48) and the turret of the city gate (13:43), is one that sticks in your mind. 𝟮. The crazy 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 and 𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 shown at 17:00 and 14:25. 𝟑. The "𝘚𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘴" (11:00): a truly a delightful place where you can taste good wine with a privileged view. 𝟒. The unexpected relaxing atmosphere of its narrow streets (10:45) 𝟱. The other attractions listed in the description. What about you? Is Portugal 🇵🇹 in your no. 1 travel to-do? Let us know in comments below 🙂. 📅 Next tour will be out on January 29, we'll walk through the streets of the picturesque 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐢 (St. Ulrich), a small town located in the so-called "Val Gardena" (Gardena Valley)! UPDATE: Ortisei Tour is OUT! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKfQqpSZiJiqqZY Subscribe here 👉 bit.ly/voyatours

[@alisonlind2461]

I visited Silves in early Spring 2022 and found it charming and restful. The quiet allows the history of the town and region to sink in (without the distractions of larger communities). A walk along the Rio Arade is quite enjoyable. Castelo de Silves is the highlight of any visit and well worth it for anyone with an interest in the Islamic era in Portugal. I enjoyed my first (of many more) meals of Porco Preto in Silves!

[@Voyatours]

That pretty much sums up Silves. A tiny town with peaceful vibes, fascinating history and amazing food. We enjoyed it a lot too :)

[@mymoenus]

Das sind ja beste Erinnerungen. Wir sind Algarve-Fans, waren bereits 5 x dort und 3 x in Silves. Die Veränderungen sind nach 10 Jahren deutlich zu erkennen. Wichtig für Kinder, am zentralen Platz weiter unten in Silves gibt es allerbeste Eisbecher!

[@Voyatours]

Danke für dein Feedback Rudi, wir haben die Algarve geliebt! Es muss so schön sein, dort zu leben.

[@suelitortejada7220]

Linda cidade.

[@CRANWELLPOACHER]

What a fantastic video. We stopped off at Silves for one day during a charity car drive from the UK in 2008 to meet up with an old friend who now lives with his Portuguese wife in this beautiful town. Thank you Graham and Bella for your hospitality :-)

[@Voyatours]

Andy, it looks like you enjoyed visiting Silves 🙂. Would you like to come back to this pretty town someday?

[@CRANWELLPOACHER]

@@Voyatours Absolutely yes 👍 😊. Hopefully, once this pandemic is over, I will return. This time I will bring my wife to share the experience 😉😊

[@tattianasalles3019]

Eu adoro essas cidades do Sul da Península Ibérica. Toda essa arquitetura de origem mourisca, essa mistura da influência árabe com a estética católica, resulta em algo realmente vibrante, exótico e muito bonito.

[@carolmockett7536]

Most enjoyable walk. Thank you

[@Voyatours]

That means a lot to us =) @Carol is there a particular city you would recommend us to visit? 🤔

[@DanielaPeter]

Great Video 👍🏼

[@LourdesGonzalez-gs8jj]

Very pretty and relaxing town 👍💖☀️☀️

[@Voyatours]

Exactly our thoughts! 🙌🏼 Totally unexpected, isn't it?

[@jasontheworldisyours]

Impressive walking tour

[@Voyatours]

You're welcome! Have you visited Portugal before, @Jason? We highly suggest you to visit the Algarve at least once in your life, it offers a good mix of culture and fun with a few seriously awesome beaches 😉.

[@sandrabareta8205]

Delícia de cidade!Obrigada!

[@Voyatours]

Não posso concordar mais com você, @Sandra. Uma cidade verdadeiramente encantadora 😉

[@nevinbeaver1111]

This was fabulous! I would love to see more walking tours in the Algarve of its towns!

[@Voyatours]

You're right, Nevin! The Algarve towns are so amazing: Tavira, Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Loulè, Vilamoura... you are spoilt for choice when it comes to decide what to visit 🙂. Which of these would you like to see?

[@nevinbeaver1111]

We would love to see a walking tour of Portimao, Olhao, Tavira, etc.

[@Voyatours]

Portimao, Olhao, Tavira. Pinned 📌 😉

[@alessandrocrescini]

Bonito

[@fioricassol5470]

Desconhecia essa cidade fiquei encantada!

[@Voyatours]

Так очаровательно, не правда ли? =) Ты когда-нибудь был в Португалии, Фиори?

[@paxtecum4814]

Beautiful town. However, I miss the trees on the streets, which is practically non-existent. That is why they tend artificial shade. It is understood that the exposure to the sun in its streets is very high.

[@Voyatours]

You've got the point Pax, it was a very muggy day and those cooling shades were a lifesaver.