Top rated Castles in Portugal

Experience the best that Portugal has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 135 places from Castle category.

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Quinta da Regaleira
Castle
Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.
4.80 (53.4K reviews)
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Torre de Lucano
Castle
👍👍 A não perder. Local com uma vista magnífica sobre o vale de Monsanto. Em redor da torre é possível avistar a Serra da Estrela, Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco entre outros.
4.80 (45 reviews)
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Castelo de Óbidos
Castle
Grand medieval castle with roots dating to the 9th century & hotel rooms you can book inside.
4.70 (33.6K reviews)
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Monsaraz Castle
Castle
Mountaintop castle built in the 14th century, with panoramic views of the surrounding valley.
4.70 (12.3K reviews)
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Castle of Marvão
Castle
Stately stone castle constructed in the 8th-century on a rocky hill, offering picturesque views.
4.70 (7.3K reviews)
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Palmela's Castle
Castle
Medieval hilltop castle complex with a church, museum, hotel & expansive views of the countryside.
4.70 (4.9K reviews)
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Castle of Penedono
Castle
👍👍 Wonderful place! The lady in the information room was very attentive and helpful. Very welcoming, the city offers roasted and hot Portuguese chestnuts in front of the castle. Very attentive, the man who roasted the chestnuts.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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Castle of Monsanto
Castle
👍👍 Great views towards Spain and over Monsanto also the dam in the distance. Carpark half way up with great view point, coaches park at the bottom and have a long walk up hill. The route up is cobblestone then becomes more rocky as you go up towards the castle. Great views from the top though. Well wor...
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Castelo de Tomar
Castle
👍👍 The visit to the castle grounds was free and worth the visit. Restoration in progress, but still so much to see. Great views from the walls, but be sure to wear good shoes as the pathways are rocky. We also visited the Convent de Christ. Well worth the 6€ each. Again so much to see. The circular ch...
4.70 (956 reviews)
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Palácio e Parque Biester
Castle
👍👍 The neo-Gothic, romantic palace built in the late 19th century and oppend to pu lic recently in April, Biester is a hidden gem I the mystical city of Sintra. It has the art work of great artists like Luigi Manini, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Paul Baudry and many others. The design and the color used i...
4.70 (492 reviews)
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Mafra National Palace
Castle
Grand European baroque palace & religious complex with ornate monastery, church & renowned library.
4.60 (23.8K reviews)
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Castelo dos Mouros
Castle
Paths offering panoramic views encircle this cliff-top Moorish castle, built in the 10th century.
4.60 (21.3K reviews)
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Queluz National Palace
Museum
Grand, 18th-century summer retreat & royal palace with ornate state rooms & gardens.
4.60 (14K reviews)
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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
Museum
Neoclassical palace, the 19th-century residence of the royal family, now museum of decorative arts.
4.60 (8.5K reviews)
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Castle of Santa Maria da Feira
Castle
Stone hilltop fort from the 9th century, with a chapel & sweeping views from walls & battlements.
4.60 (7.9K reviews)
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Forte de São Filipe
Fortress
Historic castle with battlements, a chapel decorated in blue-and-white tiles & views over the ocean.
4.60 (6.8K reviews)
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Castle Bragança
Castle
Imposing fortified tower, home to a museum with antique weapons & Portuguese military artifacts.
4.60 (5.3K reviews)
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Castle of Montemor-o-Velho
Castle
👍👍 What a nice surprise. A true historical gem right between Figueira and Coimbra. This was a terrific experience: A huge, well-preserved fortress/castle ruin resting on a lonely hilltop with magnificent views in all directions. And you can walk on the walls and remaining towers almost everywhere. The...
4.60 (5.1K reviews)
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Palace Duques de Bragança
Art museum
Medieval residence with period interiors plus a museum including noteworthy tapestries & porcelain.
4.60 (4.7K reviews)
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Castle of Almeida
Castle
4.60 (2K reviews)
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