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Silves Cathedral – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

Hiking trails & Routes

Silves Cathedral – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

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Silves Cathedral – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

02:01

7.27km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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88 m

Silves Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The Sé Cathedral of Silves is an impressive Gothic building in the historic center of Silves, Algarve. It was once a mosque during the Moorish period, but was converted into …

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593 m

Silves Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, Silves has become a tourist trap.
The castle has something, but looks like it's only a few years old, that's how well it's been restored.

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939 m

Stork Nests on Old Chimneys in Silves

Highlight • Natural

4

1.88 km

Cerro da Cabeça Windmill

Highlight • Monument

5

2.72 km

Silves Windmill

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

I went on a long walk around Silves and came across this Don Quixote type windmill in the middle of nowhere. Made for a good photo opportunity.

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6

2.77 km

Silves Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The windmill is closed. The location near the mill offers a beautiful view of the surroundings.

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6.27 km

Knight sculpture in Silves

Highlight • Monument

8

6.84 km

Porta de Loulé (Silves City Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

Archaeological excavations here uncovered paving stones that are 1 meter below street level and consist of large, thick sandstone slabs.

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7.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

2.47 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

1.78 km

158 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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