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The Silves, over the river Arade, is the largest castle in the entire Algarve region.

Alcoutim Castle has its origins in the reign of D. Dinis, in the 14th century, having been built to defend the border and control commerce on the Guadiana River. Its military function continued until 1878.

Aljezur Castle was built in the 10th century by the Arabs and was an integral part of the defensive system of Silves, during the 12th and 13th centuries, having been the last Islamic castle to be conquered by Christians in the Algarve, in 1249, during the reign of D .Alfonso III.

Paderne Castle, also known as Almóada Castle, is one of the 7 castles that appear on the Flag of Portugal, represented by the shields included in it.

Castro Marim Castle is built on top of a hill with the village that gives it its name around it, on the bank of the Guadiana River.

Loulé Castle is of Arab origin, rebuilt in the century 13th, had a large walled perimeter, part of which is still visible.

The Castle of Tavira has its origins in the construction of a Phoenician wall between the 8th and 7th centuries BC.