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The castle sits atop a hill overlooking the Guadiana River. The river forms the natural border between Portugal and Spain.

In 1876, an unprecedented flood of the Guadiana River revealed previously unknown ruins: the Roman Villa of Montinho das Laranjeiras. Founded in the 1st century BC, it was inhabited continuously until the end of the Islamic period, when it was finally abandoned. Its privileged position allowed trade along the river as far as Mértola and ensured the continuity of Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic occupation.

The River Museum reveals the soul of the Guadiana: its history, traditions, and the vital role it played in transporting ore. It also celebrates the region's natural and cultural heritage, from artisanal fishing to gastronomy, not forgetting the memories of smuggling during the Estado Novo. Among the exhibits, miniature replicas of the vessels that plied these waters until the 1960s stand out.

The reservoir is really beautiful. But I haven't seen a full lake here for years. The drought here is getting worse every year

Beautiful reservoir with partly low water levels...

Cycling along the Guadiana River from Castro Marim it's a great experience. The road is not very busy. Mandatory visit.

The Guadiana is an international river on the Iberian Peninsula and some of its sections form part of the border between Spain and Portugal.