• The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo...
  • The keep, a prominent feature of Almourol Castle, stands tall in the center of the courtyard.
  • During the wars of the Reconquista, the Templars built the castle of Almourol, which reliably protected the valley of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo).
  • The exact construction date is unclear, but it is known that the Castle of Almourol existed before the beginning of the Kingdom of Portugal.
  • The Knights Templar built the stronghold of Almourol Castle (Castelo de Almourol) atop an ancient Roman fort situated on a tiny island in the Tagus River.
  • The Order of the Templar Knights became extinct, and the reconquista, which justified its importance in the medieval times, ended and the Castle of Almourol was...
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  • The afternoon will take you to another magnificent castle that was once part of the defensive line controlled by the Knights Templar - the Castle of Almourol.
  • Like Belver Castle to the east, Almourol lies on the River Tagus, once the border between Christian and Islamic Portugal during the period of the Reconquista...
  • Combining the natural beauty of the river Tagus with a tour of a boat prepared for group travel, to the Castle of Almourol is one of the most interesting trips and...