Castles in Portugal

Castles in Elvas

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Upon entering the town of Elvas, you can not stop looking atop a walled castle. Now it's open to the public free of charge, with

Castles in Leiria

Leiria Castle

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Castles in Loulé

Loulé Castle

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Loulé Castle is located in the old Portuguese city of [POI = 563731] Loulé [/ POI], in the Algarve. Entrance to the courtyard is f

Castles in Funchal

São Tiago Fort

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The Fort of Sao Tiago is one of the more colorful places in the old town of Funchal and well worth a visit. It is located at the e

Castles in Beja

Beja Castle

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Castle Portel differs from the one in Portel because it is in the city center. Entry is free and in one corner there is the touris

Castles in Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa Castle

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The Vila Viçosa Castle was built in 1270, under the patronage of King Afonso III. Over the centuries, it has undergone many separa

Castles in Ponte da Barca

The Castle of Lindoso

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Lindoso Castle was constructed during the reign of D. Alfonso III, around the year 1250, to integrate its defense policy in the b

Castles in Castelo de Vide

Vide Castle

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Vide Castle is the castle that overlooks the village of Castelo de Vide, from its battlements has stunning views of the entire re

Castles in Estremoz

Set Monumental of the Alcazaba of Estremoz

Estremoz The medieval wall was constructed by Afonso III, and improved by his successors. It has 2 main gates of Francina and Sant

Castles in Castelo Branco

Templar's Castle (The White Castle)

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Despite the fact that the White Castle remains date back to the Pre-and Early History era, it was during the Middle Ages, between

Castles in Mértola

Mértola Castle

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During our Mértola and Alentejo road trip we visited a medieval castle that began construction in the VIII century and was expande

Castles in Évora

Castle of Evoramonte

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Évoramonte is a medieval village, located on the road between Évora and Estremoz. At the top of a hill stands a triangular castle,

Castles in Lagoa

Arade Castle

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The Arade Castle is also known under the name Forte de Sao Joao do Arade, and is situated in the village of Ferragudo, a small fis

Castles in Sesimbra Municipality

Sesimbra Castle

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Sesimbra and the area around it are magical: visit the magnificent castle, go to Setubal and its delicious seafood, go in the huge

Castles in Estremoz

Estremoz Castle

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Estremoz is divided into 2: the lower and upper commercial area and it is surrounded by medieval walls, and has a maze of winding

Castles in Braga

Menagem Tower - Castle of Braga

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The keep is all that remains of the ancient Castle of Braga and has been declared a National Monument. It's just behind the archwa

Castles in Elvas

Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort

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Although it's in ruins, it's somewhere that I recommend if you visit Elvas. Situated on a hill, a little way out of town, with spe

Castles in Chaves

São Neutel Fortress

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The fort of São Neutel is one of three defensive fortresses in Chaves (the others are the castle and strong S. Francisco). It is o

Castles in Portugal

95 castles in Portugal