Castelo dos Mouros, Central Portugal, Portugal

4.5 (6.628 reviews) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Price Range: from $16.06 Ranking #7 in Central Portugal Historic Sites • Castles

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The Moorish Castle is a military fortification that bears witness to the Islamic presence in the region, and was probably constructed between the eighth and ninth centuries and later expanded after the Reconquista. Overlooking the town of Sintra, it served as a watchtower, guaranteeing the protection of Lisbon and its surroundings.
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Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal

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+351 21 923 7300

Website

http://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/parks-and-monuments/moorish-castle

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Monday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Wednesday, May 01, 2024, 7:32

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5gamain 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2023
Worth the Euro's - Stunning views inside & out.
Catching the early morning train to Sintra from Oriente, took a little over an hour. Exiting the northern side of Sintra Station which was the end of the railway line, we waited in line with other tourists to catch the regular tourist bus to the Moorish Castle with the building crowd. When the bus stopped outside the gate to Castelo dos Mouros, most tourists stayed onboard to go to the next Palace stop. Tickets from the auto machine at the front gate took forever, due to a machine not working, but the wait was worth it. Fabulous, though not ideal for anyone experiencing walking difficulties. Just enjoy what we still have the opportunity to visit. We felt it was a wise move for us to exit the tourist bus at the 1st stop when there were no crowds, which we experienced later in the day. Upon leaving we caught the next packed tourist bus to Pena Palace.
5Nicole S 5:00 PM Oct 7, 2022
Stunning & cool
This was super cool. You're basically hiking the entire time, so dress accordingly. Would recommend going here AFTER Pena Palace (it's about a 5-10 min walk downhill from the main entrance of the palace). The views are stunning but there is just about nothing written once you are inside (including no directions on which way to go first). After your ticket is scanned, we took the stairs to the right and went up. You'll go up, then down, then up again to the highest point (which is beautiful). All in all, we were there about 2 hours. Note bathrooms are ONLY at the entrance and you can walk into town (specifically to the Quinta da Regaleira) in about 25 minutes.