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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