We found this great place on a very hot day, but became entranced by a wedding that was taking place on the grounds and we became involved as spectators in the intact chapel. It's fun to wander the ruins and imagine the hands that built those ancient walls and the people who…
Don't be intimidated by what seems to be a long hike up hundreds of stairs to get to the castle--there's an escalator.
We visited this beautiful medieval castle from our hotel The Graça Real near Coimbra. There was free admission to this very large castle ruins. Access was so easy as they had three large escalators to reach the castle built on the steep mountain. The site dates from at least…
If you travel between Coïmbra and Figueira da Foz, it is worth stopping in Montemor-o-Velho to visit this fortress and its church within the castle grounds. Beautiful views from the top of the hill.
It's really worth a visit, and it's free! The walls are well preserved, there's a chapel and gardens. From the walls you can see the rice fields and great views from the surrounding area. The gardens and trees are beautiful and you can clearly see that it's being taken care of. …