From Sagres, we headed towards Silves, which is more inland. We were off to see yet another castle or castelo. We were going to the Se de Silves, A 13th-century Gothic cathedral built on the site of a former mosque.
Silves is a historic city in the western Algarve region of southern Portugal, renowned as the former Moorish capital and home to the region’s most impressive red sandstone castle. Located about 25 minutes inland from the coast, it offers an authentic, quiet alternative to coastal resorts, featuring medieval architecture, a cathedral, and citrus groves.
Maybe we are so fascinated by castles because we don’t have them here at home. We went to as many castles as we could on this trip.
There was a commanding view of the area from atop the castle walls.
The castelo gardens.
After the castelo, we walked around the town of Silves a bit too. We were looking for a place to eat, but decided to move on and find something closer to our hotel instead. The main reason was because most everything was closed. It was an in between time, since most Portuguese eat late. Silves is a very cute, quaint little town though.
I love how they dress up their electrical boxes too.
Next destination – Faro.
Have a great day and make everyday great. Live life to the fullest. It’s not the destination that matters, but the journey. Enjoy the ride. ‘Til next time.
A Jeanne in the Kitchen 
Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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