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24 de ago. de 2023 · 1. El Castillo de Castro Marim, uno de los imprescindibles que ver en Castro Marim. Lo vas a encontrar en la cima de la villa y es uno de los sitios que no te puedes perder durante tu visita a Castro Marim 🔝. Es Monumento Nacional y fue un baluarte defensivo de la frontera con España.
Castromarín [2] [3] [4] [5] (en portugués, Castro Marim) es una localidad portuguesa perteneciente al distrito de Faro, región del Algarve, con alrededor de 8000 habitantes. Es sede de un municipio con 299,83 km² de área y 6459 habitantes (2021), subdividido en 4 freguesias.
- What to See and Do in Castro Marim?
- Castro Marim
- Castelo de Castro Marim
- The New Village
- Forte de São Sebastião
- Revelim de Santo António
- Ermida de Santo António and Jardim Andaluz
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora Dos Mártires
- Spa Salino Água Mãe
- Reserva Natural Do Sapal de Castro Marim E Vila Real de Santo António
When you first arrive in Castro Marim you’ll be greeted by a large medieval knight on a roundabout – Estátua do Cavaleiro Medieval. It’s a great metal sculpture by a local artist and a nice introduction to this former military town. On one side of the entry road you’ll see the patchwork of wetlands and salt ponds. Rising in front of you, you’ll see...
It’s believed that Castro Marim, and the hill Castelo de Castro Marim is located on has been fortified for nearly 5,000 years. Remains of Phoenicians, Carthaginians and the Romans have all been found in the area. The village itself was occupied by the Moors until 1242 when it was captured by Afonso III during the reconquest of the Algarve. In 1274,...
Within Castelo de Castro Marim there are two periods of construction. The original castle Castelo Velha which is commonly referred to as the keep, is a roughly square design with four cylindrical towers. This keep is believed to have been Moorish but saw significant improvements under Afonso III’s direction. The Castelo de Fora, that’s the extensio...
From the castle walls, you can look down and see the village as it has expanded. Originally, the settlement would have been contained within the castle, but the 1755 earthquake raised the village almost entirely. It was rebuilt outside the Castelo de Fora. Once you’ve looked around the castle and taken in the views of both the village, the Guadiana...
If you’re not quite done with the town’s history, then on the opposing hill to the castle is the more recent 17th Century Forte de São Sebastião. It was constructed during the Portuguese Restoration War of in 1640 under the direction of King João IV. This was at the advent of gunpowder and cannons. A large hill opposing the original castle was seen...
The Revelim de Santo António faced directly towards Spain and overlooked the flat wetland, between the edge of the Guadiana and Castro Marim. It was linked to the main fortress by a wall running along the north side of the ridge. Its function was to watch over the river channel and to warn the main fortifications of any advancing troops or boats ma...
On the rear side of the hill, the slope facing the Guadiana river, is the delightful Jardim Andaluz. It’s a small but well sculptured garden showcasing traditional Andalusian architecture and plants. You can access it from the Revelim and as you wonder down from the hill, you’ll find a pretty garden and an array of gazebos and pillars to provide sh...
Heading back to the village, you’ll find at its centre the large white church Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Mártires. Compared to the bare rock forts, the large white structure and its impressive dome stand out. The church was originally built sometime in the 16th century, on top of a former chapel. However, the great earthquake of 1755 would turn th...
Hidden within the nature reserve is something truly unique. As far as I’m aware it’s the only one in the Algarve. During the warmer months you can actually take a dip in one of the old salt ponds as part of a relaxing spa experience. A range of treatments, massages, and yoga classes are available. However, the most popular is a simple salt exfoliat...
Now for the nature and wildlife lovers. You’ll see there really is something for everyone in Castro Marim. Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António is the full name of the 2000ha reserve that stretches from Castro Marim, all the way to the Guadiana. It’s a haven for bird life and some of the most common visitors are the...
10 de oct. de 2022 · Qué visitar, ver y hacer en un viaje al pueblo de Castro Marim, Portugal: el Castillo de Castro Marim, la Iglesia de Santiago, el Fuerte de San Sebastián, la Reserva Natural de las Marismas de Castro Marim y Vila Real de Santo António, la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Mártires, etc.
23 de sept. de 2022 · El pueblo de Castro Marim. Situada sobre una colina que domina el río Guadiana, la Reserva Natural de la Marisma de Castro Marim y Vila Real de Santo António (con sus salinas), Castro...
Características. Véase también. Referencias. Enlaces externos. Castillo de Castromarín. Apariencia. ocultar. El castillo de Castromarín (en portugués: castelo de Castro Marim) está situado en la ciudad, parroquia y municipio del mismo nombre, en el Distrito de Faro, en Portugal. 1 .
© Câmara Municipal de Castro Marim Su centro histórico es interesante y sombreado, y en él encontrarás buenos restaurantes e imponentes fortificaciones desde las que se obtiene una magnífica panorámica sobre las salinas, el puente que une el Algarve con España, sobre la Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim y Vila Real de Santo ...
