Map of Castles in Portugal

Portugal has an exceptionally rich castle heritage closely linked to the Reconquista and the formation of the Portuguese state between the 9th and 13th centuries. During the Middle Ages, castles played a crucial role in defending territory from Muslim forces and later in securing the borders of the emerging kingdom, particularly along the frontier with Castile. Many fortifications were built on hilltops, along rivers, and near important communication routes, making them key military and administrative centers. Today, 155 castles are preserved across Portugal, forming an essential part of the country’s historical and cultural landscape.

This map focuses on castles with confirmed defensive functions and historical significance. The selected sites include stone castles, medieval fortresses, border strongholds, and fortified urban complexes that served military, strategic, or administrative purposes. Natural features such as hills, river valleys, and coastal terrain were often integrated into defensive systems, enhancing their effectiveness. The aim of the map is to present castles that actively contributed to the defense and territorial expansion of Portugal, rather than later residences or purely representative structures.

The map highlights 155 preserved castles distributed throughout Portugal, from the northern regions of Minho and Trás-os-Montes, through central Portugal, to the southern areas of Alentejo and the Algarve. Each location is marked with a square symbol with a white center, making it easy to track visited sites, for example on a printed version of the map. The map can be downloaded in high resolution and printed for personal use, educational purposes, or travel planning. Below, you will find a complete list of all Portuguese castles included on the map.

1. Castle of Algoso
2. Castle of Bemposta
3. Castle Bragança
4. Castle of Chaves
5. Castle of Miranda do Douro
6. Castle of Mirandela
7. Castle of Mogadouro
8. Montalegre Castle
9. Castle of Pena de Aguiar
10. Castle of Penas Róias
11. Castle of Rebordãos
12. Castle of Santo Estêvão
13. Castle of Vinhais
14. Castle of Outeiro
15. Castle of Lanhoso
16. Castle of Guimarães
17. Castle of Braga
18. Castle of Faria
19. Castle of Carrazeda de Ansiães
20. Castle of Castelo Melhor
21. Castle of Freixo
22. Castle of Freixo de Numão
23. Castle of Geraldo
24. Castle of Lamego
25. Castle of Numão
26. Castle of Penedono
27. Castle of Sernancelhe
28. Castle of Vila Flor
29. Castle of Santa Maria da Feira
30. Castle of Castro Laboreiro
31. Castle of Curutelo
32. Castle of Lindoso
33. Castle of Melgaço
34. Castle of Nóbrega
35. Castle of Vila Nova de Cerveira
36. Castle of Aguiar de Sousa
37. Castle of Montemor-o-Velho
38. Castle of Redondos
39. Castle of Soure
40. Castle of Alfaiates
41. Atalaya Castle
42. Castle of Castelo Bom
43. Castle of Castelo Mendo
44. Castle of Celorico da Beira
45. Castle of Guarda
46. Castle of Linhares
47. Castelo de Longroiva
48. Castle of Marialva
49. Castle of Arnóia
50. Castle of Moreira de Rei
51. Castle of Pinhel
52. Castle of Ranhados
53. Sabugal Castle
54. Castle of Sortelha
55. Castle of Trancoso
56. Castle of Vila do Touro
57. Castle of Vilar Maior
58. Castle of Castelo Rodrigo
59. Castle of Castelo Branco
60. Castle of Idanha-a-Nova
61. Castle of Monsanto
62. Castle of Penamacor
63. Castle of Penha Garcia
64. Castle of Ródão
65. Castle of Belmonte
66. Castle of Castelo Novo
67. Castle of Aguiar da Beira
68. Castle of Penalva
69. Castle of Avô
70. Castle of Germanelo
71. Castle of Lousã
72. Castle of Penela
73. Castle of Sertã
74. Castle of Leiria
75. Castle of Pombal
76. Castle of Porto de Mós
77. Castle of Folgosinho
78. Castle of Alcanede
79. Castle of Santarém
80. Castle of Abrantes
81. Castle of Almourol
82. Castle of Ourém
83. Tomar Castle
84. Castle of Torres Novas
85. Castle of Alenquer
86. Castle of Vila Verde dos Francos
87. Castle of Alcobaça
88. Castle of Atouguia da Baleia
89. Castle of Óbidos
90. Castle of Torres Vedras
91. São Jorge Castle
92. Castle of the Moors
93. Castle of Almada
94. Castle of Palmela
95. Castle of Sesimbra
96. Castle of Sines
97. Castle of Alandroal
98. Castle of Arraiolos
99. Castle of Borba
100. Castle of Estremoz
101. Castle of Evoramonte
102. Castle of Juromenha
103. Castle of Mourão
104. Castle of Monsaraz
105. Castle of Montemor-o-Novo
106. Castle of Portel
107. Castle of Redondo
108. Castle of Terena
109. Castle of Valongo
110. Castle of Veiros
111. Castle of Viana do Alentejo
112. Castle of Vila Viçosa
113. Castle of Alcácer do Sal
114. Castle of Odemira
115. Castle of Santiago do Cacém
116. Castle of Alegrete
117. Castle of Alter do Chão
118. Castle of Alter Pedroso
119. Castle of Amieira do Tejo
120. Castle of Assumar
121. Castle of Avis
122. Castle of Barbacena
123. Castle of Belver
124. Castle of Cabeço de Vide
125. Castle of Campo Maior
126. Castle of Castelo de Vide
127. Castle of Crato
128. Castle of Elvas
129. Castle of Fontalva
130. Castle of Marvão
131. Castle of Montalvão
132. Castle of Nisa
133. Castle of Ouguela
134. Castle of Portalegre
135. Castle of Seda
136. Castle of Aljustrel
137. Castle of Alvito
138. Castle of Beja
139. Castle of Mertola
140. Castle of Messejana
141. Castle of Moura
142. Castle of Noudar
143. Castle of Ourique
144. Castle of Serpa
145. Castle of Alcoutim
146. Castle of Alcantarilha
147. Castle of Alcoutim (Old)
148. Castle of Aljezur
149. Castle of Alvor
150. Castle of Castro Marim
151. Castle of Loulé
152. Castle of Paderne
153. Castle of Salir
154. Castle of Silves
155. Castle of Tavira