Almourol Castle Castelo de Almourol

One of the most scenic castles in Portugal. Off the beaten path that requires a short boat ride to visit.

It is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River. The castle was part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar, and a stronghold used during the Portuguese Reconquista. The castle of Almourol is one of the more emblematic medieval military monuments of the Reconquista, and one of the best representations of the influence of the Knights Templar in Portugal.
It is believed that the castle was constructed on the site of a primitive Lusitanian castro that was later conquered by the Romans during the 1st century B.C.E.Read more