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Castle of Mertola

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Castle of Mertola

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Alternative names: Built: 318 B.C.E.Coordinates: 37°38'19"N, 7°39'47"W
Location

Largo da IgrejaMertola 7750-338 BejaPortugal

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Castle of Mertola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Nossa Senhora da Anunciação, Guadiana Valley Natural Park, Ponte de Mértola, Mértola.

  • church of nossa senhora da anunciacao~140 ftSW
    Church

    Church of Nossa Senhora da Anunciação

    1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portugal, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Anunciação stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage and architectural prowess. This historical church, with its origins dating back to the 15th century, is a revered site for both...

  • guadiana valley natural park1.3 miNE
    Park

    Guadiana Valley Natural Park

    33 min walk • Guadiana Valley Natural Park is a natural park in southeastern Portugal. It is one of the 30 areas which are officially under protection in the country. The top of the flow gage tower was reached by the Guadiana twice in 50 years.

  • ponte de mertola~1060 ftS
    Bridge

    Ponte de Mértola

    6 min walk • The Ponte Velha de Mértola, also referred to as the Ponte Branca or Torre do Rio, is a structure located along the Guadiana River, in the civil parish of Mértola, municipality of Mértola, in the Portuguese district of Beja.

  • mertola~340 ftE
    Locality

    Mértola

    2 min walk • Mértola is a municipality in southeastern Portuguese Alentejo near the Spanish border. In 2011, the population was 7,274, in an area of approximately 1,292.87 square kilometres: it is the sixth-largest municipality in Portugal.

Where to next? Visit beja Beja region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Portugal.

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