Battle of Silves (1182)

Battle of Silves
Part of Reconquista
DateJune 1182
Location
Result Almohad victory
Belligerents
Almohad Caliphate Kingdom of Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Ahmed es-Sikeli
Abd Allâh ben Ishâq ben Jâmi
Unknown
Strength
40 Galleys Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 20–30 Ships lost
1,800 Prisoners

The Battle of Silves took place in June 1182 between the Almohad fleet and a Portuguese fleet off the coast of Silves. The Almohad fleet inflicted a severe defeat on the Portuguese.


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