The 10 Best Castles in Evora District, Alentejo

September 9, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Discover the best top things to do in Evora District, Portugal including Catelo Villa Vicosa, Castelo da Rainha Santa Isabel, Castel of Valongo, Monsaraz Castle and Walls, Castelo de Evoramonte, Castle of Vila Vicosa, Ruinas do Castelo de Montemor-o-novo, Castelo do Alandroal, Castle of Viana do Alentejo, Castle of Portel.
Restaurants in Evora District

1. Catelo Villa Vicosa

Rua Sacadura Cabral 2, Vila Vicosa 7160-242 Portugal http://www.cm-vilavicosa.pt/pt/site-visitar/oquevisitar/Paginas/Castelo.aspx
Excellent
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Catelo Villa Vicosa

2. Castelo da Rainha Santa Isabel

Largo de Santiago, Estremoz 7100-506 Portugal +351 268 332 075 http://www.visitalentejo.pt
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 439 reviews

Castelo da Rainha Santa Isabel

Reviewed By Headedwestboy - Frederick, United States

Driving up to the castle we began to see the lovely walled town of cobblestone streets. The castle sitting atop the hill became our hone for two nights and what a home it was! Lovely rooms with updated bathrooms, appropriately decorated. Ours had a little sitting room and a beautiful view of the vineyards below. The restaurant serves good regional food and a plentiful breakfast. I hope we’ll be back some day!

3. Castel of Valongo

Herdade da Gra Montoito, Evora 7005 Portugal
Excellent
25%
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75%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Castel of Valongo

4. Monsaraz Castle and Walls

Largo do Castelo, Monsaraz 7200-175 Portugal +351 963 702 392 http://www.alentejoguides.com
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 1,282 reviews

Monsaraz Castle and Walls

Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal

Monsaraz is one of the gems of Portugal and after the major urban centres of Lisbon and Porto, should be one of the first in the list of places to visit when touring Portugal. Monsaraz has preserved its medieval buildings and town walls, although settlement on the hill dates from prehistory. The walls proved ineffective as the town passes from Christians to Muslims, back to Christians and back to Muslims and once the Muslims were defeated it passed between the Spanish and the Portuguese. These days it's possible to walk along part of the walls and castle and see the splendid views they offer over the surrounding countryside. Well worth a visit and highly recommended. You cannot drive into the town, but there are several carparks outside the walls and then a short walk of 100 metres, or so, into the town.

5. Castelo de Evoramonte

Rua da Convencao, Evoramonte 7100-308 Portugal +351 268 950 025 http://www.amigosdoscastelos.org.pt/tabid/72/ctl/Details/mid/473/monumentID/62/Default.aspx
Excellent
27%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 172 reviews

Castelo de Evoramonte

Reviewed By PaulL819 - Warrington, United Kingdom

Despite its emptiness in the off season the place is wonderful. If you are a senior it will cost you a euro! Park near the main archway or go through it. In high season you will have to park a bit further away and walk.

6. Castle of Vila Vicosa

Rua Sacadura Cabral, Vila Vicosa 7160-242 Portugal
Excellent
35%
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42%
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4.0 based on 327 reviews

Castle of Vila Vicosa

Reviewed By 207vickyb

We didn't enter the castle itself, so can't comment on the museum inside, but this is a fab place to walk around the walls of the old town - amazing really that they're still accessible to the public without any railings or barriers! Great views out towards the ducal palace and countryside all around, and the huge, well-kept cemetery inside the walls themselves.

7. Ruinas do Castelo de Montemor-o-novo

Rua Condessa de Valenca, Montemor-o-Novo 7050-164 Portugal
Excellent
28%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
3%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 246 reviews

Ruinas do Castelo de Montemor-o-novo

8. Castelo do Alandroal

Alandroal Portugal
Excellent
22%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
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Poor
6%
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Castelo do Alandroal

9. Castle of Viana do Alentejo

Largo de Sao Luis, Viana do Alentejo 7090-227 Portugal https://www.cm-vianadoalentejo.pt/pt/conteudos/o+concelho/historia/castelo+de+viana+alentejo.htm
Excellent
28%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 43 reviews

Castle of Viana do Alentejo

10. Castle of Portel

Rua dos Arcos, Portel 7220-413 Portugal +351 266 619 130 http://www.cm-portel.pt/pt/conteudos/patrimonio/patrimonio+edificado/Castelo+e+Vila+Velha++Patrimonio+Militar.htm
Excellent
17%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 69 reviews

Castle of Portel

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