Castle of Castro Laboreiro, Medieval castle in Castro Laboreiro, Portugal
The castle stands at 1033 meters elevation, featuring a central keep surrounded by defensive walls with two main gates, the Gate of the Sun and Gate of the Frog.
Built in the 9th century under Alfonso III of Asturias, the castle underwent multiple reconstructions, including major renovations by King Denis of Portugal in 1290.
The castle remains a central element of local heritage, reflecting the architectural methods and defensive strategies employed during the medieval period in northern Portugal.
Visitors can access the castle ruins throughout the year via the EM1160 road, with contact information available at +351 251 410 100.
The castle contains an enclosed courtyard that served as a gathering area for cattle during periods of conflict, accessible through an ancient footbridge.
Location: Castro Laboreiro e Lamas de Mouro
GPS coordinates: 42.02293,-8.15825
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
Cascata do Castro Laboreiro
842 m
Ponte da Cava da Velha
2.2 km
Ponte Velha de Castro Laboreiro
849 m
Church of Santa María a Real de Entrimo
10.6 km
Church of Santo André
10 km
Church of São Salvador de Paderne
12.1 km
Monumentos Megalíticos e Arte Rupestre do Planalto de Castro Laboreiro
6.1 km
Ermida da Senhora de Anamão
2.7 km
Ponte de Dorna
3.3 km
Ponte das Cainheiras
1.6 km
Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro
826 m
Ponte de Assureira
2.2 km
Ponte de Varziela
1.1 km
Mamoa do Batateiro
9.8 km
Church of Lamas de Mouro
4.4 km
Capela de São Brás
2.2 km
Church of São Tiago (Melgaço)
12.3 km
Church of São Paio (Melgaço)
11.7 km
Pelourinho de Castro Laboreiro
799 m
Igreja Paroquial de Gave
11.5 km
Aqueduto de Pontes
3.6 km
Conjunto constituído pela Ponte de Assureira, Capela de São Brás e moinho de água a nascente da ponte
2.7 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Entrimo
10.5 km
Church of Cristóval
12.3 km
Watermill of Assureira
2.2 km
Convento de Paderne
12.1 km
Church of São Mamede (Melgaço)
9.2 km
Moinhos do Castro Laboreiro
852 mReviews
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