Portugal The Castle of Castro Marim
The Castle of Castro Marim is a medieval castle on a hilltop overlooking the civil parish of Castro Marim, in the municipality of the same name, in the Portuguese Algarve. The castle was part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar, a stronghold used during the Portuguese Reconquista, and adapted during the Restoration War to defend the frontier.
The castle is located in a unique landscape due to the proximity of salt and the mouth of the Guadiana River. Within the castle fortification are two epigraphic inscriptions: one, the first to record a settlement established by a Portuguese monarch, while the second carving identifies the alterations occurring under the reign of King Denis.
The castle is located in a unique landscape due to the proximity of salt and the mouth of the Guadiana River. Within the castle fortification are two epigraphic inscriptions: one, the first to record a settlement established by a Portuguese monarch, while the second carving identifies the alterations occurring under the reign of King Denis.
Travel Information
By car. Parking outside the castle.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
06:38 - 20:16
| current local time: 08:43
Photo Themes
Castle
Church
Historical site
Locations
Algarve
Castro Marim
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