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Reachable by gravelbike or mountainbike

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.

Cola Castle is a significant archaeological site. Classified as a National Monument, it was an ancient residence from the Iron Age. The larger Archaeological Park of Castro da Cola also includes other interesting prehistoric monuments including megalithic and chalcolithic ones and several necropolises dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. The defensive structure of the castro, dating back to the Iron Age, has a polygonal plan with reinforced blocks. The entrance was strategically controlled by a tower. The rest of the defensive structure was surrounded by walls, which are still visible today on the surrounding pastures and continue to protect the ancient castle.

During the summer months, it's possible to visit the island. Unfortunately, access to the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Queimada is not possible. There's a sign in front of the fortress stating its opening hours.

Its elevated location suggests that it played an important role in guarding the territory and defending the region in ancient times. The panoramic view over the surrounding landscape is also a point of interest, as a result of its strategic position.

Beautiful, at times steep climb to the ruins of the Moorish Castle of Alferce, a historic site where only traces of its former existence can be found. At the moment, archaeologists are at work at the ruins and archaeological remains.

The miradouro offers stunning views towards the coast, the Odelouca lake and Silves

The Miradouro do Cerro do Castelo de Alferce is a viewpoint inaugurated in April 2024 next to the Castelo de Alferce, the ruins of a Moorish castle.