Lagos & Ponta da Piedade
Visit this lovely town and the world-famous rock formations with their viewpoints.
The area
Discover, relax & enjoy
Casa Festi is the perfect base for exploring the Algarve. From beautiful beaches to charming villages, nature reserves and culinary hotspots. Calm and adventure, side by side.
Where we are
Everything within reach
Casa Festi sits right between the mountains and the sea. Silves around the corner, the beaches a quarter of an hour away, and the airport close enough to land in the morning and be in the pool by afternoon.
4 minutes away
Silves
Silves is a historic and atmospheric town, known for its Moorish castle, its cathedral and its charming streets. Lovely for a slow wander through the old town and a taste of local life. You reach it in a few minutes across the Roman bridge over the Arade.
Our tips in Silves
- Visit Silves castle for a stunning view over the surrounding countryside.
- Take a stroll through the riverside park — the children can enjoy the playground.
- Have a coffee with a pastel de nata on the lovely Praça do Município, at Café Rosa.
Into nature
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The Monchique mountains
In the mood for nature and activity? Head into the Monchique mountains for sweeping views. Walk the passadiços boardwalks, hike through cork oak forests or mountain bike the mountain trails — then taste the famous medronho in the village afterwards.
Further into the Algarve
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Dolphin watching
See the coastline from the water — often a holiday highlight.
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Out with the children
Water parks, animal parks and the riverside playgrounds in Silves.