Guide
The Algarve, up close
We live here, so we know where it's beautiful and when you're better off staying away. No lists copied from the internet — these are the places we go ourselves.
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Hiking in the Monchique mountains
Thirty-five minutes inland lies a completely different Algarve: cork oak forests, cooler air and views all the way to the sea.
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The most beautiful beaches around Silves
High cliffs, golden rocks and bays with fine sand — the nearest beaches on the south coast.
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The west coast and the surf beaches
Beyond Sagres, the coast turns northwards and the Algarve becomes wild: high waves, deserted beaches and a coastline that looks straight out to the ocean.
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Silves in a day
A Moorish castle, a cathedral of red sandstone and a river where it's always a few degrees cooler.
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Lagos
Ponta da Piedade, an old town within the walls, and a harbour where the little boats head into the caves.
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The Algarve with children
Dolphins, water slides and a zoo with crocodiles — all within half an hour's drive.
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Markets and shopping in the Algarve
From the covered market hall in Loulé to IKEA — where to buy fresh fish, and where to shelter when it rains.
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Golf around Silves
Silves Golf is one kilometre away. Within half an hour you have another ten or so courses — from Penina to Vilamoura.
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Things to do around Silves
From the Carvoeiro boardwalk to Slide & Splash — the nearest day trips.
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Boat trips from the Algarve
Benagil, dolphins and the coastal caves — which tour is right for you, and where do they set off from?
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Festivals and events in Silves
The Medieval Festival, the Orange Festival and the Christmas market — what’s on and when.
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Come and see for yourself?
Casa Festi is four minutes from Silves, eighteen from the beach and thirty-five from Monchique.