Castle of Alcantarilha, Silves

Name: Castle of Alcantarilha
Address: Silves, Portugal
Telephone: +351 282 148 155

#3 among attractions in Silves

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The Castle of Alcantarilha is a medieval fortress and its remnant walls in Portugal, in the civil parish of Alcantarilha, municipality of Silves, in the Portuguese Algarve region of southwestern Iberia. It is a little-known monument, now in ruins, used for the protection of the people of the village and surrounding area from attacks by north African pirates. ()

Local name: Castelo de Alcantarilha Built: 198 A.D.Coordinates: 37°7'48"N, 8°20'43"W

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Silves Portugal

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+351 282 148 155

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Castle of Alcantarilha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silves Cathedral, Zoomarine Algarve, Vale de Milho Golf Par 3 course, Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha.

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