Faro for Families: Step Back in Time at the Castle of Silves
Faro for Families: Step Back in Time at the Castle of Silves Travel & Tourism Family Fun in Faro: Step Back in Time at the Castle of Silves Every parent knows what a challenge it could be finding a holiday spot to appeal to both them and their children. Perhaps this summer you may spare yourself the arduous searching and visit the town of Faro on the Portuguese coast. There are a wide range of child-friendly attractions in Faro for families , from excellent beaches to bizarre buildings which will enthral your little ones. One of them is Silves Castle – a mediaeval castle easily capturing the imagination of its youngest and oldest visitors alike. Silves Castle Perched on top of a hill overlooking the town of Silves near Faro, Silves Castle looks utterly prepossessing. It is almost a hair-raising sight at night, when it is lit up by lamplights. The castle is believed to have been built in the eighth century by the Moors; in the centuries to follow it would be claimed by b...