Albufeira Trip Overview
Discover the Moorish influences with a visit to the city of Silves and its castle, from the XI century, one of the Moorish fortifications in the Algarve.
Excursion also has a pleasant visit to Caldas de Monchique, famous for its waters and wonderful landscapes. We also have the climb to the highest point in the Algarve, Foia de Monchique with its 902 m altitude and a complete view of the Algarve.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Albufeira, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Discover the Moorish influences with a visit to the city of Silves and its castle, from the XI century, one of the Moorish fortifications in the Algarve.
Excursion also has a pleasant visit to Caldas de Monchique, famous for its waters and wonderful landscapes. We also have the climb to the highest point in the Algarve, Foia de Monchique with its 902 m altitude and a complete view of the Algarve.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Silves, Silves, Faro District, Algarve
Visit the city of Silves, the former Moorish capital. Al-Shilb was the city of Silves during Muslim rule.
After several attempts to win back the city from the Muslims, only in 1242, D. Paio Peres Correia finally won it back to the Portuguese.
In Silves we will have the opportunity to visit the Castle and its Cathedral.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castelo de Silves, Rua do Castelo, Silves 8300-144 Portugal
Castelo de Silves most beautiful example of Islamic military architecture in the country.
The first fortifications built at the Castle of Silves may have originated in the Roman period.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Silves Cathedral, Town Centre, Silves Portugal
Visit the former cathedral site, this may have been built on the site of an ancient mosque. Mostly built in the 15th century and classified as a national monument in 1922. Magnificent place where we can enjoy history.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Caldas de Monchique, Monchique 8550-998 Portugal
Visiting the Monchique thermal springs are located in the interior of the western Algarve. The place is recognized since the time of the Roman Empire.
The Monchique hot springs are fed by sources, providing super alkaline water, with a pH of 9.5.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Capela de Santa Teresa, 8550-232 Monchique, Portugal
In the same place we can see the Chapel of Santa Teresa, better known as Chapel or Chapel of Caldas de Monchique, was built in 1940.
Stop At: Mount Foia, Serra de Monchique, Monchique Portugal
Visit to Serra de Monchique is a mountain range in the west of the Algarve, whose highest point, Foia, with 902 m altitude is the highest in the Algarve.
Where we can see the magnificent panoramic landscape of the mountains. Great place for photos and enjoy nature.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monchique, Monchique, Faro District, Algarve
Visit to Vila de Monchique, in the center of two great mountains. Monchique enters history with the presence of the Romans in Caldas de Monchique. Traditional Algarvian village since 1773, where we can see its regional architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
