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The Top 20 Castles around the Guadiana

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 around the Guadiana. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 22, 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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Castro Marim Castle

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In the heart of the Algarve, perched on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana River, Castro Marim Castle holds centuries of history and battles. Although human presence …

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Mértola Castle

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The castle courtyard can be visited free of charge. Unfortunately, the museum's opening hours are a rough guide.

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Alcazaba of Badajoz

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Located in the highest part of Badajoz, it was originally built in the year 875 by the hand of Abd-al-Ramman Ibn Marwan "El Yilliqui" and being modified and completed by …

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Castelo Velho de Alcoutim

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The Castelo Velho de Alcoutim, also known as Castro de Santa Bárbara, is a structure of Islamic military architecture in the Algarve, built during the period of the Emirate of …

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Calatrava la Vieja Archaeological Site

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Original headquarters of the Order of Calatrava, this ancient city-fortress was founded by the Umayyads at the end of the 8th century, being part of the territories of al-Andalus for …

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Alarcos Archaeological Park

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The Alarcos hill is located on the left bank of the Guadiana river, 8 kilometers from Ciudad Real capital. Excavated since 1984, we find mainly archaeological remains that show the …

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Castelo de Alcoutim

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Unfortunately, we were unlucky and were at the castle on a Monday, but it is closed then.

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Inquisition Museum

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The Inquisition used various torture methods to extract confessions. These included:

Strappado: In this method, the victim's hands were tied behind their back and they were suspended by their arms, causing extreme pain in the shoulders.

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The Top 20 Castles around the Guadiana

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