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!
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: September 30, 2025
From Monsaraz you have a very good view of the Grande Lago - Albufeira de Alqueva reservoir.
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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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Symbol of Montemor-o-Novo
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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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Castelo de Monsaraz is a castle in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
The construction works began after the Christian reconquest and extended for several …
The construction works began after the Christian reconquest and extended for several …
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The Castle of Evoramonte, alternatively spelled Évora Monte or Évoramonte, is a Portuguese castle located in the civil parish of Evoramonte, municipality of Estremoz, in the former district of Évora. …
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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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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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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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The Clock Tower is currently the symbol of the city of Montemor-o-Novo.
Built during the reign of King Dinis (13th – 14th centuries), it became the castle’s main defence tower. …
Built during the reign of King Dinis (13th – 14th centuries), it became the castle’s main defence tower. …
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Borba (Matriz)BorbaSantiago Do EscouralAlandroal (Nossa Senhora Da Conceição)CorvalCiladasMontemor-O-NovoOradaMourãoRedondoPortelReguengos De MonsarazVila ViçosaRio De MoinhosViana Do AlentejoCampinhoVimieiroRedondoCapelins (Santo António)MonsarazTorre De CoelheirosArraiolosReguengos De MonsarazAlandroalEstremozSão Brás Dos Matos (Mina Do Bugalho)São Bento Do AmeixialLuzSão Miguel De MachedeSantiago MaiorGranjaGlóriaMourãoNossa Senhora Da TouregaArcosÉvora Monte (Santa Maria)Estremoz (Santa Maria)BencatelPardais
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