Alcantarilha, Municipality of Silves
Alcantarilha: Old village
View from the EN125 towards the old part of the village with the parish church in the centre.
Alcantarilha: Parish church
Like everywhere in the region the church is situated in the centre of the old village. It is dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
Alcantarilha: Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Alcantarilha: Town house
A typical example of the regional architecture with the ground floor used for shops or other business purposes and the first floor for habitation. Underneath the eaves swallows or swifts have built their nests.
Alcantarilha: Capela das Artes
This manor house is situated on the western exit of the village.
Alcantarilha: Capela das Artes
This special place combines a rural hotel and an art gallery.
Alcantarilha: Capela das Artes
This is a fine example of the regional architecture with the typical segmented roof construction for larger buildings.