Embarking on a voyage reminiscent of the daring explorers of the sixteenth century, you're about to delve into the captivating world of the Portuguese caravels—a vital chapter in maritime history that shaped the course of discovery and empire building.

Dating back to the 14th century, Alcoutim Castle stands proudly as a testament to the region's historical defense strategies.

n the former Silves Slaughterhouse, an outstanding specimen of the neo-Arabic architecture of the region, built in 1914, now stands the House of Islamic and Mediterranean Culture.

Opened in 1990, the Municipal Archaeological Museum of Silves was built around the remarkable Almohad Well-Cistern from the 12th-13th centuries – discovered after archaeological excavations carried out in the 1980s and now classified as a National Monument