The black cat of Silves
Jul13

The black cat of Silves

A secret adults-only culinary escape in the countryside Take two passionate young Italians, a love of rural living, a taste for all things delicious, a valley of orange groves and cats, and you’ve got Gato Preto de Silves. Just a little inland from the stunning old Moorish capital of the Algarve, Silves, lays a secluded, luxurious and adults-only B&B with guest cabins occupying a tranquil spot in the heart of the countryside....

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Cruising to Silves
Dec14

Cruising to Silves

With the heated buzz of summer a distant memory and the beaches and roads back to their normal pace, the Algarve still has a lot to offer in the winter months. Ferragudo and Silves are at their prime in this time of year, with lower temperatures and the children back at school, it’s the perfect time to do a bit of sightseeing and relax from the hubbub of the high season. We were greeted at Ferragudo harbour by Fiona, who explained the...

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One night in Casa do Serro
Apr20

One night in Casa do Serro

Inside magazine visited the magnificent, centennial, palatial guesthouse in Silves for an unforgettable getaway For many years, I’ve driven past the beautiful old building and thought how wonderful it would be to have a look inside the imposing house on the hill. I finally got the chance following the charming owners’, Jorge and Manuela Craveirinha, decision in August 2015 to turn a selection of the rooms into four en-suite bedrooms...

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