Arade Dam – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

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Portugal

Algarve

Silves

Arade Dam – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

Moderate

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Arade Dam – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

02:11

27.8km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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517 m

View of Silves

Highlight • Viewpoint

710 m

Old Bridge of Silves

Highlight • Bridge

The Roman Bridge of Silves (Portuguese: Ponte Romana) is a historic pedestrian bridge over the Arade River in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Although its name suggests it dates back to Roman …

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1.02 km

Silves Castle 🏰

Highlight • Castle

A nice little town, with castle.

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2.56 km

Holiday Home with Pool and Orange Tree

Highlight • Structure

House with its own pool and its own orange tree

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10.9 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

The crest of the dam can be driven on.

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13.4 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

In Route 'A Clockwork Orange' by Gravosfera

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27.0 km

Silves Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, Silves has become a tourist trap.
The castle has something, but looks like it's only a few years old, that's how well it's been restored.

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27.3 km

Misericórdia Church, Silves

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in the middle of the 16th century. The portal, which is integrated into a sober facade without any other conspicuous decorative elements, has been preserved.
The interior of the …

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