Title: Visit Silves: Best of Silves Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Silves](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Hotels.d6025649.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Silves](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Vacation-Rentals.d6025649.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Silves](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Silves.d6025649.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Silves Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Silves.d6025649.Car-Rental-Guide)[Silves Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Silves.d6025649.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Silves ## Travel Guide ![Salgados Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232507-Algarve.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salgados Beach showing a bridge and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232632-Albufeira.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salgados Beach featuring waves, general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232920-Salgados-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salgados Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and waves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232922-Salgados-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salgados Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232923-Salgados-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Silves Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Silves ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Casa Queimada While Casa Queimada might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Cross of Portugal and Cruz de Portugal Monument. [](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Casa-Queimada.dx553248635976395312) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Foral Though Foral might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Algarve Shopping Mall and Krazy World Zoo. [](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Foral.dx553248635976397099) - Silves Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Silves ![Hotel Colina Dos Mouros](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918700/918617/8eaa2cdc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Colina Dos Mouros Pocinho Santo, Silves CA $76 CA $81 total Nov 2 - Nov 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Silves. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (440 reviews) "We had a great welcome when we arrived. The view from our room of the castle was stunning both in the sunshine and when lit at night. Room comfortable, enjoyable swim in the pool and great breakfast. Nothing to fault." Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=918617&PinnedHotelID=918617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025649) ![Amendoeira Golf Resort - Apartments and villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3761800/3761727/1ae724a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amendoeira Golf Resort - Apartments and villas Morgado da Lameira, Alcantarilha, Silves CA $217 CA $230 total Nov 1 - Nov 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star eco-certified resort in Silves. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Salgados Beach and Marinha Beach ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews) "It was clean. Staff was very friendly." Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F11%2F2025&endDate=02%2F11%2F2025&selected=3761727&PinnedHotelID=3761727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025649) ![Riad'a Praia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118112700/118112684/5f220053_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riad'a Praia R. Dr. José António dos Santos 15, Silves, Faro CA $115 CA $122 total Oct 11 - Oct 12 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star B&B in Silves. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Salgados Beach are ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) "Bel hebergement et bon petit dejeuner" Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F10%2F2025&endDate=12%2F10%2F2025&selected=118112684&PinnedHotelID=118112684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6025649) [See all 900 properties in Silves](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F10%2F2025&endDate=12%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6025649) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hobbit Houses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91900000/91897400/91897386/07afb30a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hobbit Houses Silves Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Silves. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Cruz de Portugal Monument ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) "A lovely little spot. Well specified and great condition. A perfect base to relax in, whilst daytripping around the Algarve." Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Hotels-Hobbit-Houses.h91897386.Hotel-Information) ![Villas Barrocal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4514900/4514855/72821dad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Barrocal Urbanizacao Barrocal, Apartado 164, Pera, Silves Stay at this 3.5-star golf apartment in Silves. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Salgados ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (286 reviews) "It’s excellent place 10 I give it" Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Hotels-Villas-Barrocal.h4514855.Hotel-Information) ![Peralux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29950000/29945100/29945093/2a50cc65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peralux Largo 1º de maio nº 23, Pera, Silves, Faro Stay at this apartment in Silves. Enjoy an outdoor pool, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Salgados Beach are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews) "It was good only thing that was bad is that it says that is disabled accessible but it’s not!" Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Hotels-Peralux.h29945093.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Silves](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6025649&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Castle-Silves.d6081743.Vacation-Attraction) #### Aqualand Algarve Aqualand is a water park located in Alcantarilha, near Armação de Pêra, Algarve and offers water themed attractions designed to appeal to the entire family. [](https://expedia.ca/Aqualand-Waterpark-Silves.d6156677.Vacation-Attraction) #### Silves Cathedral After visiting Silves Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Silves. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Silves-Cathedral-Silves.d6081745.Vacation-Attraction) #### International Sand Sculpture Festival You can spend time browsing the exhibits at International Sand Sculpture Festival during your trip to Pera. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/International-Sand-Sculpture-Festival-Silves.d553248621573985851.Vacation-Attraction) #### Salgados Lagoon Observation Deck Explore the lovely green spaces of Salgados Lagoon Observation Deck and enjoy the golf courses in Alcantarilha e Pêra. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Salgados-Lagoon-Observation-Deck-Armacao-de-Pera.d6228791.Vacation-Attraction) #### Krazy World Zoo Why not meet the animals who live at Krazy World Zoo during your travels in Algoz e Tunes? Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Krazy-World-Zoo-Silves.d553248621532955846.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5202936/825edac5-3926-4f49-8fa8-bb7643071a8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave CA $50 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/albufeira-dolphin-watching-and-benagil-cave.a5202936.activity-details) ![2 Hours Cruise Portimão to Benagil Cave & Marinha Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1046214/b0a03e9e-9ef1-4844-85cc-2efd13ead2b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Benagil Cave Boat Tour - 2Hours From Portimão CA $38 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/benagil-cave-boat-tour-2hours-from-portimao.a1046214.activity-details) ![Albufeira: Dolphins, Benagil Caves and Coastline Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5089167/883a8057-59ae-4b00-9974-8ef769922c43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Albufeira: Dolphins, Benagil Caves and Coastline Boat Tour CA $52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/albufeira-dolphins.a5089167.activity-details) ![ Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4142634/c32bb589-8657-4f10-abc2-6e55ca70da14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour CA $33 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/portimao-to-benagil-adrenaline-wave-90-minutes-cave-tour.a4142634.activity-details) ![Group photo in Jeep/Group photo in Jeep](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2832416/ff2e61e7-29e4-4247-b680-ef78cf7b3c7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Tour with Jeep Safari in the Algarve Mountains CA $65 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-tour-with-jeep-safari-in-the-algarve-mountains.a2832416.activity-details) ![Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/991414/b7db7641-69c1-4c29-bd57-b5b7c349312b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour CA $57 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/benagil-marinha-boat-tour.a991414.activity-details) [See all activities in Silves](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Silves.d6025649.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Silves ![Albufeira featuring a beach and landscape views as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56879-Albufeira.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Albufeira [](https://expedia.ca/Albufeira.dx4692) ![Marinha Beach featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232261-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lagoa [](https://expedia.ca/Lagoa.dx5714) ![Tres Irmaos Beach featuring a beach, rugged coastline and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232666-Portimao.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Portimão [](https://expedia.ca/Portimao.dx9470) ![Vilamoura which includes drinks or beverages and food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232525-Vilamoura.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Loulé [](https://expedia.ca/Loule.dx182230) - Cities near Silves [Albufeira](https://expedia.ca/Albufeira.dx4692)[Lagoa](https://expedia.ca/Lagoa.dx5714)[Portimão](https://expedia.ca/Portimao.dx9470)[Loulé](https://expedia.ca/Loule.dx182230)[Gale](https://expedia.ca/Gale.dx182245)[Porches](https://expedia.ca/Porches.dx500679)[Odemira](https://expedia.ca/Odemira.dx6140725)[Armação de Pêra](https://expedia.ca/Armacao-De-Pera.dx6145130)[Algoz](https://expedia.ca/Algoz.dx6345501)[Monte da Charneca](https://expedia.ca/Monte-Da-Charneca.dx6345575)[Ourique](https://expedia.ca/Ourique.dx3000021211)[Cerro do Ouro](https://expedia.ca/Cerro-Do-Ouro.dx553248635976385368) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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