- In this area of forbidden access to the local population, there are also ten circular and semi-circular turrets, which constitute the irregular wall of Almourol Castle.
- During the wars of the Reconquista, the Templars built the castle of Almourol, which reliably protected the valley of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo).
- Castle of Almourol Aerial View. ... reconquest.Situated on an island in the middle of the River Tagus, Almourol is one of the most distinctive castles in Portugal
- To protect the empire, and later on the Kingdom of Portugal, the castles where important. So, on most hills you find a castle above. ... Castle of Almourol.
- The Castelo de Almourol (Almourol Castle) is kind of in the middle of nowhere, which means you actually have to go looking for it.
- In few minutes from Tomar, you can find a medieval castle on a granitic outcrop at the top of a very small island, known as the Castelo de Almourol.
- Getting to Castelo de Almourol. Castle of Almourol sits atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4...
- Castle located on the small island of Almourol in the river Tejo. A stronghold of the Knights Templar the castle dates back to the 12th century and the...
- The visit to Almourol Castle is done in groups between 15 and 50 people. The tour lasts 120 minutes and includes a guided tour of the castle.
- The Almourol Castle is perched just on islet of Almourol with in center of the Tagus River, inside the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometers (2.5 miles)...