Castelo de Mértola
Castelo de Mértola
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Jean N
Worcester, UK256 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Probably the castle most worth visiting in this area. It’s a steep walk up to the castle. We had a stop in the church on the way up (very interesting) and then made it to the castle. They have a good film to watch which the custodian will put on in either English or Portuguese. There is information and a museum upstairs but all in Portuguese. The views are superb.
Written 28 August 2023
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michele_baratta
Arese, Italy45 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
The maintenance is excellent, as well as the rest of the village - including the walls all around. Next to the castle, you'll find the ruins of the adjacent old village, originated by Christians in the first AD centuries and later kept by the Muslims around XI century.
Written 23 September 2020
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pat g
Spring Lake, NJ101 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
We visited the castle in the early evening guided by Fernando, a local guide , who had keys to the castle and was very enthusiastic, loaded with information, interesting and nice person.
When night falls, it gets dark up there! But, sunset is stunning with panoramic views.
Fernando showed us living quarters, the church, the dig and pointed out waterways, walls, walkways and mosaics.
A lot seen in a very short time, an immersion in local culture and history.
When night falls, it gets dark up there! But, sunset is stunning with panoramic views.
Fernando showed us living quarters, the church, the dig and pointed out waterways, walls, walkways and mosaics.
A lot seen in a very short time, an immersion in local culture and history.
Written 16 October 2019
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Patrick B
Denver, CO124 contributions
June 2018 • Family
The Castle is free, and offers outstanding views of the area and town. It is not much of a climb to the top. Also, take a few minutes to walk around the Roman ruins being excavated at the foot of the castle. There are some lovely floor mosaics and many room structures. Even a clear channel for water that runs to a fountain.
Written 7 June 2018
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minnnara
Kuching, Malaysia91 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
It's worth a visit. The town itself its like a living museum. Well preserved with small road. You actually can explore the Castle itself free and you will only pay if you wanted to visit the tower with few showcase and short film about the place itself. It;s 2 Euros only, so please don't hesitate :)
Written 21 April 2018
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Dalty
Eugene, OR271 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Definitely a worthwhile walk up to a stunning, panoramic view - I went near sunset which was a good time to visit.
Written 24 December 2015
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André L
Sintra, Portugal37 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
This is a great place to see Guadiana River and all area around. The place has an easy access for a castle and you only need to pay if you want to go up in the main tower.
Written 9 November 2015
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hendrikdv
Utrecht, The Netherlands30 contributions
Oct 2015
Well restored, originally Arab, castle with clear explanations on the remaining elements and with superb view from the walls over Mertola and the surrounding landscape including the Guadiana river.
Written 14 October 2015
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Sam B
Plymouth, UK13 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
We spent the afternoon wandering around the church, Islamic village and castle. Really well laid out, with a great level of information to understand what life was like over the different ruling eras. Beautiful views from the top of the castle. Friendly staff on hand to answer questions.
Written 12 October 2015
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Tânia M
Verdizela, Portugal8 contributions
July 2015
just for walking and enjoying the moonlight and sun rise. beautiful village. romantic quiet and soft
Written 31 July 2015
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