Castle of Alvor, Medieval fortress ruins in Alvor, Portugal
The square-shaped castle features remaining walls built with irregular stone blocks laid horizontally, reaching heights of over five meters in several sections.
In 1189, King Sancho I conquered the castle with support from Danish and German crusaders who had passed through the Port of Lisbon.
The castle site transformed into a children's playground commemorates the Christian conquest of the town and received heritage status recognition in 1984.
The castle remains stand in the center of Alvor, near an inlet where three rivers meet, providing historical evidence of maritime defense structures.
The fortress protected both the town and the mouths of three waterways - Arao, Alvor, and Farelo rivers - which served as access routes inland.
Address: Tv. do Castelo, 2500-003 Portimão, Portugal
GPS coordinates: 37.12936,-8.59339
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:04
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