The Top 20 Attractions around Mértola
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Mértola. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Mértola is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Pulo do Lobo Waterfall
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You can access Pulo do Lobo from either side of the river: from Aldeia da Amendoeira, on the Mértola-Beja road (left bank), or from Serpa, in the village of Vale …
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Church of Nossa Senhora da Anunciação (Mértola)
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The town's main church (Igreja Matriz) rises on the site of a mosque destroyed in the 16th century. This is because there was a very changeable cultural past in this place.
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Mértola Castle
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The castle, built in the 13th century in place of a Moorish fortress, towers over the city and offers a beautiful view from the tower.
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Mina de São Domingos
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The São Domingos Mine is a living memory of a time of fire and iron. Here, where the earth opened up to reveal gold, silver, and copper since ancient times, …
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Mertola
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Mertola is a beautiful medieval town. If you're cycling along the Guadiana River, I recommend stopping by to explore its cobblestone streets and indulge in the delicious cuisine.
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Guadiana Riverside at Bombeira
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Mértola stands out for the presence of the Guadiana river that gives character to the small town that encloses within the walls. The city is full of history. as a …
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Mértola Castle and Archaeological Site
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Excavations below the castle complex.
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Achada do Gamo Copper Mine Ruins
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The old disaffected copper mines are just a lunar landscape gravel heaven, worth doing a bit of a research about the history of this place or just read the signs …
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Mértola Clock Tower
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An inscription on the bell suggests that the structure was built at the end of the 16th century.
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Monument to Mértola, the National Capital of Hunting
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Very nicely made sign with lots of animals. Right at the entrance to the city. (roundabout after bridge)
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Rest area by the lake
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Located in the tranquil setting of the Barragem da Tapada Grande reservoir, this river beach of the same name is a very pleasant recreational area with a sandy beach, lawns, …
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