Belem Tower
Belem Tower is one of the iconic sights of Lisbon, guarding the entry to the Tagus and celebrating the achievements of Portuguese explorers. Built in… Read More »Belem Tower
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Castle of the Moors
The Castle of the Moors dominates Sintra and is an incredible structure with steep slopes and amazing views. Not for those with vertigo! Personally this… Read More »Castle of the Moors
Tavira Castle
Tavira Castle is worth a visit, more for the setting, gardens and views of the town walls and river than the castle itself. Unusually, this… Read More »Tavira Castle
Castro Marim Castle
Castro Marim castle is an impressively intact medieval border fortress to visit and was home to the Order of Christ. Guarding the frontier with Spain… Read More »Castro Marim Castle
Silves Castle
The Moorish castle of Silves was the best restored and presented castle we saw on our visit to Portugal and is still an imposing sight.… Read More »Silves Castle
Aljezur Castle
Aljezur Castle is a small and mostly ruined castle to visit, on a hilltop in southern Portugal. There is most of the outer wall left… Read More »Aljezur Castle
Alentejo Castle
The castle at Alentejo is a mix between town hall and stately home and didn’t really have much defensive function, although it is pretty to… Read More »Alentejo Castle
Beja Castle
Beja is another small but well restored Portugese castle, this one with a magnificent and imposing tower keep and makes an interesting visit. There is… Read More »Beja Castle
Alvito Castle
The Pousada at Alvito Castle was a new experience for us to visit – a state run historic hotel with beautiful grounds in southern Portugal.… Read More »Alvito Castle
Portel Castle
Portel is another small Portugese castle that has been nicely restored and is a pleasant visit in a nice setting. The castle and single tower… Read More »Portel Castle