Detached villa in the countryside, fully renovated in Silves
Detached single storey villa totally renovated on a plot of 4800 m2 , located in Vale da Vila - Silves in the Tranquility of the Countryside.
The Villa comprises of:
Entrance Hall , Equipped Kitchen in Open Space to the Dining and Living Room , 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms , porch, Barbecue and Storeroom.
Equipped with Solar Panels, Pre installation of air conditioning, Pre installation of underfloor heating, Water hole with authorization of water resources.
Come live in the comfort and tranquility of this property.
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The city of Silves was once the capital of the Algarve and ceased to be so when the silting up of the River Arade occurred. But this was not the only moment in History when Silves had a fundamental preponderance in the region. In the time of the Moors, Silves was an important governing, mercantile and cultural centre and extended its influence throughout the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula.
There are many Islamic traces in Silves and they are very well documented and preserved in its museums and cultural centres that are certainly worth a visit. Silves has beaches, more concretely in Armação de Pêra, but it is not for the beaches that this town is becoming more and more famous and visited.
Located in the interior of the Algarve, a few kilometres from the sea, Silves attracts more and more tourists that look for a different Algarve from the one that is possible to visit in the places more massified by tourism. In Silves, it is possible to know an Algarve full of history, culture and authenticity.
Another curious detail of this city is the existence, in the surroundings, of a reddish coloured rock, the famous Grés de Silves, rock that was used in the construction of its castle, which has red tones that give it a very peculiar and different aspect from the other castles in Portugal.
In Silves there are many things to discover. One of them is the Ponte Velha over the river Arade, which today has only pedestrian access. Despite its name, the old viaduct is probably of medieval origin. It is a beautiful characteristic motif for a souvenir photograph; in addition, from the bridge opens up a picturesque panorama over the river and the castle.
It is recommended to leave the car in the car park by the Arade river and discover the narrow streets on foot. However, in the summer heat the way to the upper part of the town is steep and strenuous, but still worth it.
The Archaeological Museum in Praça do Município has a wide variety of exhibits, telling the complex and diverse history of this ancient city and its surroundings. The Cathedral of Silves with its large churchyard was built on the foundations of the old Mosque. This historical building is worth seeing and reminds that until 1577 Silves was the seat of the Bishop of the Algarve.
Silves Castle, built between the 9th and 12th century, is not only the town's emblematic monument but one of the most important buildings from the time of the Arab occupation in the whole of the Algarve. Its walls and battlements are built with red sandstone from Silves. Already in 1910, Silves Castle was classified as a National Monument.
