Parque Municipal das Fontes (Lagoa)

The park, formally created in 1989, consists of about de 18 ha (180.000 m2) and is an important ecosystem site reserved for those interested in nature.

Use of the area began as a picnic site, overlooking the Arade River as it passes from Silves Municipality down to the Atlantic.

The park now has a restored watermill, open for visits, a reconstructed Algarve house, an open-air amphitheater, and an area for physical fitness exercise.

The site is also historically and culturally important since vestiges of human activities dating back to pre-historic times have been found here.

In more recent times the site has been used by the local population for recreational purposes, the commemoration of festivals, and for interaction with nature.