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Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique
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Silves
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Discover the Moorish influences by visiting the city of Silves and Monchique in a comfortable minivan. We embark to Silves, the old capital of the Algarve, accompanied POR experienced guides who will share with you all your knowledge about the region, from traditions, history, culture and beautiful landscapes to its castle, from the century. XI, one of the Moor fortifications of the Algarve. It will be possible at the visit its interior and still at the stop in silves its Cathedral built in the mid-15th century. One of the ex-libris of the tour ON we will begin the climbing the mountain DE Monchique, visit its Caldas de Monchique, famous POR its waters and green vegetation. The climb to th...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Proof DE regional licor
WiFi on board
Driver / Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the Castle of Silves - €2.80 per person
Collection Service DE
Meeting Points
Departure
Coast and Country Tours
Meeting place DE Albufeira.
If you are outside DE Albufeira or in Albufeira the meeting point is next to our office.
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
30 minutes
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Castelo de Silves
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.
30 minutes
3
Silves Cathedral
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.
30 minutes
4
Caldas de Monchique
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.
30 minutes
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Capela de Santa Teresa
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.
6
Monte Foia
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.
30 minutes
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Monchique
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.
30 minutes
Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique
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Silves
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About
Discover the Moorish influences by visiting the city of Silves and Monchique in a comfortable minivan. We embark to Silves, the old capital of the Algarve, accompanied POR experienced guides who will share with you all your knowledge about the region, from traditions, history, culture and beautiful landscapes to its castle, from the century. XI, one of the Moor fortifications of the Algarve. It will be possible at the visit its interior and still at the stop in silves its Cathedral built in the mid-15th century. One of the ex-libris of the tour ON we will begin the climbing the mountain DE Monchique, visit its Caldas de Monchique, famous POR its waters and green vegetation. The climb to th...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Proof DE regional licor
WiFi on board
Driver / Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the Castle of Silves - €2.80 per person
Collection Service DE
Meeting Points
Departure
Coast and Country Tours
Meeting place DE Albufeira.
If you are outside DE Albufeira or in Albufeira the meeting point is next to our office.
