Mértola Castle, Portugal

Be surprised by one of the most spectacular fortified castles of the region of Alentejo, Portugal.

Castle of Mértola, Alentejo
© Celestino Manuel

The fortified Mértola Castle excels over the parish church of this fascinating Medieval villages of the region of Alentejo.

Its building dates back to the 13th century. The city was built over an Arabic enclosure, the alcáçova (citadel), which at the same time rests over a Roman forum.

Mértola Castle
© Vítor Ribeiro

This castle was considered for the centuries to be one of the most impregnable fortresses in the Occidental Iberia.

Currently, in the keep (torre de menagem), there is a nice museum that exhibits a collection of architectural material dating back between the 6th and 10th centuries B.C.

From its prominent keep and its walls you will have the chance to observe the impressive panoramic views of Mértola’s old town and the Guadiana River.

More information:

Location:

Mértola.

Ticket price:

Combined ticket to visit all the museological centres in Mértola:
General entry: 5€
Older than 65 or students: 2,5€

Single entry for one centre:
General entry: 2€
Older than 65 and students: 1€

Opening hours:

From Tuesdays to Sundays from 9h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 17h30.

Mapa Interactivo:

Mértola

What to see:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal