The Castelo de Aljezur is built on the ruins of a Roman castle, whose archaeological remains date back to the Bronze Age, it was part of the defensive system that protected Silves during the Almohad period between the 12th and 13th centuries, when the city was during the domination by King Afonso III. was conquered by the knights of Paio Peres, master of the Order of Santiago.

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Elevation 80 m

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Tuesday 7 April

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Location: Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal

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