Castelo de Alcoutim
It overlooks the river and, according to archaeological excavations, was inhabited during the Iron Age and early Roman occupation. Built in the 14th century as a border defense, it underwent renovations in the 17th century. Inside, there is a small museum displaying archaeological finds and remains of buildings discovered during the excavations.
- 2.50€
- Doesn´t accept
- Easy external parking
- Castles & Fortresses
- Visitable (no guide)
Characteristics
- monday: 09:00-19:00
- tuesday: 09:00-19:00
- wednesday: 09:00-19:00
- thursday: 09:00-19:00
- friday: 09:00-19:00
- saturday: 09:00-19:00
- sunday: 09:00-19:00
- holiday: 09:00-19:00
- monday: 09:00-17:00
- tuesday: 09:00-17:00
- wednesday: 09:00-17:00
- thursday: 09:00-17:00
- friday: 09:00-17:00
- saturday: 09:00-17:00
- sunday: 09:00-17:00
- holiday: 09:00-17:00
opening hours
Summer
Winter
Monuments near Castelo de Alcoutim
Igreja de Martim Longo
This building originated from an old mosque, whose minaret has been converted into a bell tower. Columns with inverted truncated pyramidal capitals, of Byzanti…
Monumento aos Contrabandistas do Guadiana
A set of sculptures scattered throughout the riverside area of Alcoutim depicting various scenes from the activities of the smugglers who inhabited the region …
Monumento Megalitico Menir do Lavajo
Megalithic monuments consisting of two menhirs situated relatively close to each other. It is a monolith carved from a block of greywacke, dark gray in color, …
Mural de Alcoutim
Tile panel depicting the town's traditional activities, by Carlos Luz, consisting of 31 panels that tell and preserve the stories of Alcoutim.
