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24 castles in Alentejo

Castles in Marvao

Marvao Castle

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Castles in Portel

Portel Castle

(3)

Portel Castle is on the higher part of town, and on a special lookout you can see the white houses and the blue sky. In the distan

Castles in Elvas

Elvas Castle

(7)

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 Beja

Beja Castle

(3)

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

(2)

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 Castelo de Vide

Vide Castle

(2)

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 Mértola

Mértola Castle

(2)

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

(8)

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 Estremoz

Estremoz Castle

(2)

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 Elvas

Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort

(8)

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 Alegrete

Castle of Alegrete

(1)

If you visit or compass Portalegre different towns of Alentejo, you must not forget to visit Alegrete. At first glance and when it

Castles in Castelo de Vide

Castle

(1)

To beter understand Portalegre, I will tell you that the name of this city comes from the union of the words "port" and not becaus

Castles in Sines

Castelo de Sines

(5)

Castles in Mértola

Medieval Castle

(2)

Castles in Monsaraz

Monsaraz Castle

(3)

Castles in Mourão Municipality

Castle Mourão

(1)

Castles in Beja

Noudar Castle

(1)

If you have time, do not hesitate to tour the neighboring country, starting at Aroche. From this pretty village a road leads to th

Activities in Alentejo

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From Lisbon: Small-Group Day Tour to Évora and Arroiolos

(11)

starting from

$91.99

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Cork Safari in a Classic Land Rover with Optional Lunch

(4)

starting from

$73.59

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Évora Bird-Watching Half-Day Tour

(2)

starting from

$75.06

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Walk on the Alentejo Cork Forest with Optional Lunch

(1)

starting from

$55.19

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Évora: 3-Hour Private Walking Tour

starting from

$225.18

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