Cross of Portugal

Average

It was easy enough to find, just out of town, an easy walk, but when we got here it felt kind of underwhelming, I guess we had too high expectations... there's a plaque explaining the history and diff...

Nice cross but little to see

The cross is easy to find when leaving from centre of Silves to east on the road N124. The cross looks nice, it has a lot of different marks and writing, but perhaps I was expecting something more as...

Difficult to Locate

The cross must have been very impressive at one time; weathering has dulled any sharp detail. Little has been done to promote its location or significance. It could be better appreciated if display...

Cross of Portugal

'Cruz de Portugal' (the Cross of Portugal), a 3m tall limestone cross dating from the 15th or 16th century, just to the right of the roundabout that leads to the castle. This sculptured cross was dec...

Historically important but not worth a trip on its own.

If you visit Silves and I recommend that you do visit this monument as part of that trip. The twisted wire donkeys next to the monument are fun. Its a bit of a way out from the centre but doable.