Almourol Castle

DISCOVER HOW TO VISIT ALMOUROL CASTLE IN 2025

Templar Castle with a fantastic landscape.
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Discover how to visit Almourol Castle in 2025 – a Dream Castle on an island, in Ribatejo, is located in Vila Nova da Barquinha, District of Santarém, in Portugal. Located on an island surronded by the Tagus River, access to the Castle is only by boat, enhancing the tourist experience making it unforgettable.

📅 Plan Your Visit to Almourol

📍 Location: Vila Nova da Barquinha;
⏳ Schedule: Usually open 10:00 am- 6:00pm (please confirm before visiting) – closes lunchtime;
🎟️ Tickets: Accessible, prior scheduling recommended;
🚗 How to acess: Best option is by car, Verify different options;

🌟 Tip 1: Combine your visit with the Convent of Christ in Tomar for a complete experience of the Knights Templar in Portugal!

🌟 Tip 2: The sunset seen from Almourol Castle is an unforgettable experience!

APPOINTMENT - schedule your visit

Visita ao Castelo de Almourol
Visit Almourol by boat
Tejo & Almourol
Tejo & Almourol
Castelo de Almourol
Almourol Castle
Despedida de Solteira
Experiences on the River
Tritejo - Passeios Turisticos Rio Tejo place picture
Tritejo - Passeios Turisticos Rio Tejo
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Tejo River Cruise & Almourol Castle Visit

Individual Ticket

Sail through the Tejo River and explore the stunning Almourol Castle.

  • ⏱️ Duration: approx. 1h45 (cruise + visit)

  • 📅 Advance booking required (subject to confirmation)

  • 💶 Price: €10 per person

  • 👥 Small groups: 8 to 12 people per boat

  • 💳 Pay upon boarding

  • ❌ Extras not included

📍Boarding Points:

  • Avenida Cais de Tancos, Vila Nova da Barquinha
    📌 GPS: 39°27’32.3″N 8°23’53.4″W
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  • Cais do Arripiado, Chamusca
    📌 GPS: 39°27’23.9″N 8°23’49.9″W
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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Group Visits (15–55 people)

Perfect for schools, travel agencies and organizations!

  • Departure from Cais D’El Rei – Tancos

  • ⏱️ Approx. 2-hour program

  • 🎙️ Includes guided tour of Almourol Castle (foreign languages available)

  • 💼 Special rates available for institutions

📧 Group booking contact: posto.turismo@welcome-to.pt

Opening Hours – Almourol Castle

❄️ Winter Schedule

📅 From October 1 to February 29

  • ⏰ Open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  • 🚤 Last boat to the Castle: 5:00 PM
  • 🍽️ Lunch break: from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  • ❌ Closed on Mondays

☀️ Summer Schedule

📅 From March 1 to September 30

  • ⏰ Open from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • 🚤 Last boat to the Castle: 6:00 PM
  • 🍽️ Lunch break: from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  • ✅ Open every day

🚫 Closed on

  • January 1st
  • December 24th and 25th

LOCALIZATION

BOARDING DOCKS

Visiting the legendary Almourol Castle, in the heart of the Tagus River, begins with an unforgettable crossing. To facilitate this unique experience, three boarding docks are available!
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where to eat?

🍴 Tourism has many ingredients — but without a great meal, the experience falls flat! Taste the best of our region with top local food spots and traditional flavors that complete your journey. Because here, eating well is part of the adventure!
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where to sleep?

🛏️ Discover the best hotels in the region and perfect accommodation options to explore the legendary Almourol Castle in 2025. Comfort, charm, and convenience — all in one unforgettable stay!
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Almourol Castle History

🏰 Almourol Castle rises from an island in the Tagus River, standing as one of Portugal’s most iconic examples of medieval military architecture. A true symbol of history and legend, this fortress offers a magical setting that captivates every visitor.
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D. Gualdim Pais

✠ Portugal wouldn’t be Portugal without the Knights Templar — and the Templars in Portugal wouldn’t be the same without their Grand Master, Gualdim Pais. His legacy lives on in castles like Almourol, where history, myth, and national identity intertwine on the banks of the Tagus River.
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Legends and Mysteries of Almourol Castle

Almourol carries an aura of mystery, inspired by its unique island setting and the enchanting outlines of its medieval architecture — a place that sparks the imagination of all who visit.
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Architecture and Structure of Almourol Castle

Measuring 200 meters long and 70 meters wide, its highest point reaches 19 meters above the Tagus River. Discover all the details about the architecture and structure of Almourol Castle.
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