Private jeep safari with historical highlights of Silves town

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About this activity

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On our safari tour you have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Moorish city of Silves and its important historical facts, and then immerse yourself in the picturesque landscape of the mountains behind the city. A lot of history awaits you, an incredible plant world and a good adrenaline rush on the narrow pass roads.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Emotions Tours - Buggy and Jeep Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop

Not included

Not included: Castle of Silves - €2.80

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Our tour takes you past some of the highlights of the city of Silves. Here you can see, for example, the "Ponte Romana", the old bridge of the city, the Moorish Castello, to the former mosque of the current cathedral of the city. You will learn a lot of interesting facts and historical facts about the former capital of the Algarve and its historical importance. Depending on the weather situation, our tour leads south/west along the Rio Arade towards Portimao or north towards Monchique. On both routes you will enjoy unique impressions that will fascinate you with the flora of the Algarve with its many different trees and plants. Our routes lead over narrow mountain passes to incredible places where great photo perspectives await you. But don't worry. The adrenaline rush doesn't stop there. Many of our customers say this tour is the "most romantic roller coaster" ride they have ever experienced.
Castelo de Silves

5 min Admission not included

The Castle of Silves Fotopunkt (A motif straight out of a fairy tale)

Built on a hilltop in the region's reddish sandstone, the castle, in an irregular rectangular plan, consists of a crenellated ring of walls with several half-height towers, but only one gate, in front of which is a bronze statue of King Sancho I.
Silves Cathedral

5 min

The earthquake of 1755 destroyed the city so badly that 14 residents were killed in the cathedral. The reconstruction of the almost completely abandoned city, whose ruined buildings were used as quarries, took more than a century
Stop 4

5 min

Ponte Velha, Roman bridge south of the town, a dreamy place that invites you to linger
Stop 5

5 min

At the eastern end of the town is the Cross of Portugal, an approx. 3 m high cross made of light-colored limestone with late Gothic and Manueline motifs. Christ is depicted on one side of the cross, and a pieta on the other. It is believed to have been created in the 15th century, but its exact provenance is unknown.
Barragem da Ribeira do Arade

5 min

The Arade Dam (Portuguese Barragem do Arade) is located in the Faro district of the Algarve region of Portugal. It dams the river Arade to a reservoir (port. Albufeira da Barragem do Arade). The town of Silves is located about eight kilometers southwest of the Arade dam. Upstream is the Funcho dam.

The Arade Dam was built from 1944 to 1956 during the reign of António de Oliveira Salazar.[1][2] It is used for irrigation and, to a lesser extent, for electricity generation. The dam is owned by the Associação de Regantes e Beneficiários de Silves, Lagoa e Portimão.[3]

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet right behind the restaurant "O Alambique". There is a gravel parking area for 3 vehicles. If desired, a pick-up or another meeting point can be requested separately.

End point

We meet right behind the restaurant "O Alambique". There is a gravel parking area for 3 vehicles. If desired, a pick-up or another meeting point can be requested separately.