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The Top 20 Castles in Évora

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Évora. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Monsaraz Castle

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Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz, maintains the magic from ancient times like few others in the world. Made of lime and schist, this place whispers us, between the …

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Monsaraz Historic Village

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Visit Monsaraz Portugal, an alluring hilltop medieval village in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Monsaraz, Portugal is a little village totally enclosed with fortress walls and home to a medieval …

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Evoramonte Castle

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The picturesque and delightful parish of Evoramonte (or Évora Monte) is located between the beautiful cities of Évora and Estremoz. Once of great geographical and military importance, this Alentejo town, …

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Castle of Mourão

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The castle is made up of a medieval wall, built in a curious combination of schist, marble and granite stones, reinforced by six quadrangular towers. The gates are flanked by …

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Montemor-o-Novo Castle

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Páteo de São Miguel

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The Paço de S. Miguel has a very interesting courtyard belonging to the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation and with free access during the day. Inside, you can admire the Paço …

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Estremoz Castle

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The view of the castle from the west is particularly impressive. There you can clearly see the fortress character with its protruding walls.

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Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval

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Visiting Cadaval Palace is to experience up close the history of Portugal. The cradle and property of the Dukes of Cadaval family, from its founding in the 14th century to …

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Climb up to Monsaraz Castle

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A fantastic view from Monsaraz of the surrounding landscape with the huge Algeva reservoir awaits visitors. The fortress village of Monsaraz on the Portuguese-Spanish border is a small but fine …

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Evoramonte Castle

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Getting to the top can be a challenge when you come by bike, but that desire sinks the most when you can see the castle from the entrance to the village.

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Borba (Matriz)Vila Viçosa (São Bartolomeu)BorbaSantiago Do EscouralAlandroal (Nossa Senhora Da Conceição)CorvalCiladasMontemor-O-NovoOradaMourãoRedondoPortelReguengos De MonsarazVila ViçosaRio De MoinhosViana Do AlentejoCampinhoVimieiroNossa Senhora De MachedeRedondoCapelins (Santo António)MonsarazTorre De CoelheirosArraiolosReguengos De MonsarazAlandroalEstremozSão Brás Dos Matos (Mina Do Bugalho)Nossa Senhora Da Graça Do DivorSão Bento Do AmeixialLuzNossa Senhora De GuadalupeSão Miguel De MachedeSantiago MaiorGranjaGlóriaMourãoNossa Senhora Da TouregaArcosHorta Das FigueirasÉvora Monte (Santa Maria)Estremoz (Santa Maria)Borba (São Bartolomeu)MalagueiraBencatelVila Viçosa (Conceição)Pardais

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