Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
tuguese attest, it's
bom preço- qualidade
(damn good value) for lots of hearty Algarvian
delights.
Restaurante O
Barradas
( 282 443 308;
www.obarradas.com
;
Palmeirinha; mains €9.50-25; dinner Thu-Tue)
The star choice
for fine dining is this delightful spot (follow the road to Lagoa and then to Palmeirinha;
it's 3km from Silves). The German chef creates her own Portuguese wonders, always us-
ing Mediterranean ingredients, sourced where possible from local suppliers. The country's
finest organic meats and fresh, not farmed, fish are used. Desserts use seasonal fruits. An
elegant atmosphere, gourmet dishes, and too many fine wines (did we mention her hus-
band is a winemaker?) make for a taxi booking (seriously, think about it).
PORTUGUESE
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Information
Centro de Interpretaçao do Património
(Largo do Município; 9am-1pm & 2-5pm Mon-Fri)
Although this
interesting little spot promotes the network of Islamic routes through Portugal, Spain and
Morocco, it acts as the pseudo municipal tourism office. Knowledgeable overseer, Miguel,
knows a lot about the town, as well as its Islamic cultural heritage.
Post office
(Rua Samora Barros)
Turismo
( 282 440 800;
www.visitalgarve.pt
; 9.30am-1pm & 2-5.30pm Mon-Fri)
Next to the main car
park. The unrelated but informative municipality website is
www.cm-silves.pt
.
Getting There & Around
Much of the hilly, compact centre of Silves is easily done on foot; many streets are pedes-
trianised areas only. Drivers are advised to park their car in the large car park on the city
side (north) of the river and southwest of the city centre (no charge).
BUS
There are no direct buses between Lagos and Silves; change at Portimão (40 minutes).
Albufeira
(€4.25, 40 minutes, four to seven daily)
Portimão
(€3.25, 20 minutes, five to nine daily)
For Faro you must change at Lagoa (€4.40).
