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Sesimbra to Silves

Updated: March 14, 2024 12:10 PM
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Sesimbra to Silves: Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

The official language of Portugal is Portuguese.

Currency

The official currency of Portugal is the Euro (€).

Distance

The distance between Sesimbra and Silves is approximately 230 kilometers (143 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Silves from Sesimbra:

  • By car: The drive takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • By train: There are no direct trains from Sesimbra to Silves. You can take a train from Sesimbra to Lisbon, and then transfer to a train to Silves. The journey takes about 4 hours.
  • By bus: There are no direct buses from Sesimbra to Silves. You can take a bus from Sesimbra to Lisbon, and then transfer to a bus to Silves. The journey takes about 5 hours.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Sesimbra to Silves will vary depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year. However, you can expect to spend around €50-€100 on transportation.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Silves is during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) when the weather is mild and there are fewer tourists.

What to Eat

Silves is known for its seafood, especially its grilled sardines. Other popular dishes include cataplana (a seafood stew), arroz de lingueirão (clams with rice), and frango piri-piri (piri-piri chicken).

Where to Go

Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Silves include:

  • Silves Castle
  • Silves Cathedral
  • Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Silves (Silves Municipal Archaeological Museum)
  • Ponte Romana de Silves (Silves Roman Bridge)
  • Praia da Rocha (Rocha Beach)

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about traveling from Sesimbra to Silves:

  1. What is the cheapest way to get from Sesimbra to Silves?
    The cheapest way to get from Sesimbra to Silves is by bus.
  2. What is the fastest way to get from Sesimbra to Silves?
    The fastest way to get from Sesimbra to Silves is by car.
  3. Is there a direct train from Sesimbra to Silves?
    No, there is no direct train from Sesimbra to Silves.
  4. How long does it take to get from Sesimbra to Silves?
    The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by car, 4 hours by train, and 5 hours by bus.
  5. What is the best time to visit Silves?
    The best time to visit Silves is during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October).

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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