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From Albufeira: Excursion to Silves Castle and Monchique

By Coast and Country Tours
9.6 out of 10
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Overview
  • Travel back in time exploring the Algarve's Moorish history
  • Visit Caldas of Monchique and learn about its famous waters
  • Climb to the top of Foia of Monchique and admire the vistas
  • Visit and walk around the traditional Villa of Monchique
  • Enjoy pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan

Activity location

    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. das Telecomunicações 14, 8200-184 Albufeira, Portugal | Please come to Coast and Country Tours office and look for the minivan with the Coast and Country Tours logo.
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off at the meeting point
  • What's includedWhat's included Driver and professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entry ticket

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  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Learn the history of Silves and its Moorish castle on a half-day tour. Climb 902m to the Foia of Monchique, and take in views from the highest point in the Algarve.
The day begins with pickup from a central meeting point. Drive in an air-conditioned van to Silves, which was the most important city in the Algarve during the period of Moorish rule. Travel back through history on a visit to the 11th-century castle and learn about its importance as a military fortification.
Next, visit Caldas of Monchique, famous for its waters and wonderful landscapes. Climb to the highest point in the Algarve and snap pictures of the land and sea below. At the end of the tour, return to the meeting point with your guide.

Location

Activity location

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    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R. das Telecomunicações 14, 8200-184 Albufeira, Portugal | Please come to Coast and Country Tours office and look for the minivan with the Coast and Country Tours logo.
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal