The Castle of Cola is an Iron Age hillfort that was later reinforced as an Islamic fortress in Portugal’s Alentejo region, now classified as a National Monument. It forms the centre of the Castro da Cola archaeological park, which features Megalithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze, and Iron Age remains. The polygonal fortification, with thick walls, a towered entrance, and a rock-hewn cistern, was strategically positioned to guard a key route into the Algarve.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Church of Nossa Senhora da Cola

Details

Informations

Elevation 170 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 29 March

19°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Ourique, Beja, Portugal

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Barragem de Santa Clara

Santa Clara Sabóia Railway Station

Parish Church of São Marcos da Serra

View of the Alentejo Landscape

View of Alento Valley

Vista das Colinas do Alentejo

Ponte D. Maria

Café Al Hrya

River Beach

Santana da Serra

Alento Ford on the Mira River

Necrópole do Pardieiro

Church of Nossa Senhora da Cola

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️