Among Kings and Queens: Join us in this dazzling journey through Centre of Portugal Castles

Among Kings and Queens: Join us in this dazzling journey through Centre of Portugal Castles

Living testimonies of the golden History of Portugal, the castles of Centre of Portugal are the perfect leitmotif of your journey across this dazzling region. Beautifully placed in strategic spots, these castles offer wonderful views over the involving natural landscapes. Placed at the heart of fascinating cities or at the middle of the Tagus river, they are all extraordinary precious jewels. Majestic bastions of the past with a fantastic view over the future.

Monuments & Attractions
Castle of Almourol
The Castle of Almourol is regarded as Portugal’s most beautiful castle! Situated on a small cliffy island in the middle of the Tagus River, Almourol Castle is one of the most significant military Medieval monuments, which best evokes the memory of the Knights Templar in Portugal.
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Monuments & Attractions
The Castle of Castelo Branco
Although there are vestiges of human presence in the castle of Castelo Branco dating back to the Pre and Proto-History, it was not until the Middle Ages that this Templar castle was built.
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Monuments & Attractions
Castle of Leiria
Explore Leiria Castle's medieval history: a centre-piece of Leiria providing a vantage point for looking out over the city’s history
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Monuments & Attractions
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
The town of Montemor-o-Velho is characterized by its imposing castle, the main fortress of Low Mondego during Medieval times.
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Monuments & Attractions
Border Castles
There are 15 castles next to the raiana border in the central region of Portugal which tell us little pieces of History with short stories of wars and intrigue, Kings and Infantas, love and betrayal, bravery and justice.
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