Spent an enjoyable hour here whilst visiting Silves. It’s an easy walk around the walls and worth doing for the views. The walk up to the castle through the town is a little steep but really not that bad. We are in our 60s/70s and didn’t find it a problem. Reduced entry fee for over 65s also. Definitely worth a visit.

Wonderful castle in really great shape, plus you can do a 360 degree walk around the ramparts. Some nice excavations and history for a mere pittance of an entry fee. Definitely worth a visit and the views are spectacular!

Beautiful Castle in charming Silves. We came by bus from Portimao and after the lovely walk uphill we found the castle. Entrance fee was cheap and the castle very interesting. Beautiful views, some stairs were but scary (or rather lack of any railing, but I survived. Pro tip - get a lemonade at the café, you will thank me later.

Silves Castle is a must visit place in the Algarve. Beautiful and complete red sandstone walls, with a complete walk around the whole castle walls and towers. Most is without a handrail, so you need to be ok with heights. Good value for money and free parking nearby.

We were staying in nearby Estoi at the Quinta Do Mocho, a Tourismo Rural. This central located Casas De Campo was a great place to stay, good hosts, wonderful surroundings, the second time we have stayed there this year. The location was ideal, it was in the centre of many things to see and do. Silvas was only less than an hour away. Silvas was former capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve, 1249 to 1910. The area has been habited since the Palaeolithic age, so there are many sites to see dating back into ancient history. The two sites that we visited in the town were the Cathedral of Silves, an impressive church, dating back to the 13th century, and the biggest draw, Silves Castle. This impressive structure dates back to either Roman or Visigothic times, who it said, built a fortification on top of a Lusitanian castro. It was occupied between the 8th and 13th century by the Moors, who expanded it, making it what it is today. The claim is, that it is one of Portugal's best preserved Moorish fortifications. It is a very impressive structure, build out of red sandstone. There is a visitor and interpretive centre and the entrance fee is 2.80 euro. As well, either after or during your visit, you can stop in at the onsite Cafe Castello de Silves. This very pleasant restaurant serves up a very fine coffee, or "whatever", accompanied if you wish, by your choice of European, Portuguese or International cuisines. Also, if something more light is desire, you can choose cafe style meals or desserts, regardless, the location is pretty special and service is pleasant and prices are reasonable. A spot to check out, on your way there or back, are the spectacular cliffs and beaches at the nearby seaside resort of Porches. Pretty nice, makes you want to move.

If you are in the Algarve region, take a day to visit this city and castle. I drove from hotel to the city (about 40 min by car from Albufeira through back roads and not toll roads). Leave early as by NOON there are a lot of tourists in the area and everyone is trying to find a place to park.

Stayed in Lagoa town and it is only 11E in a taxi and 15 minutes journey. I'd recommend around 3 hours in the Castle/ town. Great views from the castle only 2.8E entrance (50% off for over 65's) Nice cafe inside with a tasty orange cake! The Archeology Museum is only 5 minutes away again entrance very cheap.

What a great activity to fill a few hours. The local area is beautiful and the castle is amazingly well kept. The views are to die for and this is a great spot for photographers and bird watchers. The cafe inside the castle was great, I highly recommend the orange blossom ice tea on a hot day.

Looks impressive from outside, but there is little to see or do inside. A walk around the walls was pleasant and the views were lovely. Less than 10 euro for a family of 4. Pretty town to walk around. There's not much shade so recommend not going on a blistering hot day.

A great way to spend a couple of hours. Very reasonable entrance fee admits you in to the castle where you are free to walk around the battlements and enjoy the views, study the archaeological sections which have been discovered here or visit the fantastic cafe. The info boards are multi language including English, which is always a bonus if, like me, you don't speak Portugese. My top tip here would be to try the Cafe, and order the Orange Cake, it was superb!