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Castle of the Moors

(Castelo dos Mouros)

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"moorish castle on a mountain top"(4 Tips)
"Go to Pena Palace first and then Castle after."(4 Tips)
"Awesome views of Sintra."(3 Tips)
"walking trail up to Castelo dos Mouros."(2 Tips)

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The Ritz-CarltonJuly 29, 2015
An 8th century castle that was partially rebuilt in the 19th century. It includes a ruined chapel and a Moorish cistern. See one of Portugal's medieval treasures and take in the views.
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Geert SmetsJuly 27, 2015
Beautiful ruins of an ancient moorish castle in Sintra. Entrance fee is not cheap but the views over the surroundings and Palácio da Pena are stunning and well worth the price.
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XinnieJanuary 6, 2018
If you’re doing a Sintra day trip, I would recommend Moorish castle and the Pena Palace. Can buy your tickets online in advance for a slight discount too. View from it is breathtaking.
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Anna CJune 15, 2019
absolute worth the trip and hike up to the castle top! although this may not be the best for any who are scared of heights as you feel as high as the clouds up there
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Andrea TanziNovember 14, 2016
Loved it! To really see the nooks and crannies of the Sintra parks you need true stamina and Moorish Castle is not for the faint of heart. I had vertigo but fought through it. It's exhilarating!
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Andra ZapartanAugust 9, 2019
Beautiful castle - don't miss it if you're in Sintra. But make sure you have comfortable shoes - sneakers would be the best option.
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LoriS.October 18, 2017
The castle is close to park Pena and is worth visiting it. Just do it on a sunny day; we had clouds and fog that day
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Misheru TJanuary 28, 2016
Take that hike! Up the hill and then up to all the towers in the castle and take a memorable photo of Sintra as your background.
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cellwallNovember 5, 2017
10 mins downhill walk from the palace of Pena. it's amazing to take a walk along the wall of the castle. you can also take the picture of the Pena from here.
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Alex CurielDecember 9, 2019
Amazing place full of history!! Built by the Moors as a fortress, and kept this function during Christian Portugal. The views of breathtaking!!!
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Florian IsachsenSeptember 8, 2014
Afraid of heights? You will enjoy this..! ;) A moorish castle on a mountain top, overgrown with trees, ferns and moss. Simply beautiful!
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Francesco Paolo FumarolaAugust 26, 2015
Unexpected surprise: I liked the place very much! Good view of the surroundings up to Lisbon!
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KarenOctober 24, 2023
Affords beautiful views of Sintra and Lisbon. A lot of steep stairs and quite scary heights.
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Katerina KuvMay 6, 2015
Sintra, Portugal, scenic view, enjoy the panoramic view and palace de Pena
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Buford BarnesJune 22, 2012
8th century castle that was partially rebuilt by Dom Fernando II in the 19th century. It includes a ruined chapel and Moorish cistern. See one of Portugal's medieval treasures and take in the views.
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Eduardo PSeptember 13, 2013
The castle is great but avoid at all costs the walking path by the mountain, from the church. It's big and horrible - by car you can actually get very near Mouros and Pena castles.
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Julie GeremiaSeptember 30, 2016
The pedestrian path is tricky to find....it's hidden within the tourist shops across from the National Palace.
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Fabio ResendeJune 30, 2016
Must see in Sintra. Come early. It gets super crowded and the walkways are narrow.
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Deigote y talJune 27, 2011
Awesome castle, incredible views. You can really picture the life in it when it was built. A bus is available to get to it, but is nicer to walk using a GR footpath that starts near the town.
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UnitedSurfCampsJuly 30, 2011
From the old part of town, take the walking trail up to Castelo dos Mouros. Make sure to start before 6 pm so that you get to the top before they close the inside of the castle!
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Zara FoxJune 8, 2016
Great views from the towers. Very well maintained vegetation all around.
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Voda CJuly 9, 2017
A must! Great view, beautiful nature.
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Devon BMarch 24, 2012
This is likely the most authentic castle I've been to in Europe. If you're on the sightseeing bus, definitely stop for this one.
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Nicolas BrugneauxJune 20, 2018
Amazing view on the Palaces of the region and the valley. Can't recommend enough
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Francisco Miguel Rodríguez PenaJuly 22, 2018
Very well preserved. History in every single stone. Awesome views of Sintra.
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Konstantina 👑November 19, 2016
Breathtaking view from the top!!
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Amy YNovember 4, 2016
Incredible views of Sintra & Palacio da Pena in particular. Highly recommended.
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Shey VenturaApril 13, 2019
If you have good legs, try hiking all the way up instead of driving! It's literally breathtaking!
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Andra ZapartanAugust 9, 2019
Stop along the way and take pictures with the #beautiful view 😉
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Boon KohMay 21, 2018
Ticket office and entrance just a few minutes walk from the main Pena Palace entrance.
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Daniela L.June 1, 2015
Beautiful place, with a wonderful view
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Kelly McNaughtonJuly 8, 2017
Amazing views over Sintra. Bring a jacket as the weather can be very different up top.
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Derek WilsonMay 13, 2015
You need to go here. So much fun.
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JoanneMarch 18, 2018
Get the castle and palace tickets together so it’s cheaper!
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IdiootMay 17, 2015
Climb to the top it's a good exercise. Then enjoy the view and play knight in shining armour.
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Diego Ortiz de LejarazuAugust 18, 2013
In summer, start as early I am the morning as possible. It gets crowded soon
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Joe NixonMarch 16, 2012
If you have a Lisbon card, make sure you bring your 'guide book' with you too, because otherwise they won't give you your discount!
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Vlad RafeevOctober 19, 2014
The best castle in Sintra. Views are breathtaking.
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benfooApril 16, 2019
Charming place with a ton of history
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MLe BDecember 14, 2019
absolutely beautiful if you’re in the area go
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Sultan .September 6, 2018
Don't miss the Arabic Sintra flag
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Daniel MolnarApril 22, 2022
A freaking castle on top of a jungle. Leave your acrophobia home.
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Sony Mobile WTAApril 13, 2011
Come to Sintra, walk up to the most famous Castle of the Moors and enjoy the great view!
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clive kornitzerMarch 13, 2015
Walk up it's a challenge but we'll worth it
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Bianca PericoloJune 22, 2013
This place is just breathtaking! Don't miss it!!
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Andrei TarnovskiJune 5, 2016
The view is worth climbing all those walls.
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Marc EscanuelasAugust 9, 2016
For a day trip, check out this "mini great wall of china".
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Daniel SavchenkoApril 22, 2015
Great to visit if u like such places
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Auseklis PaegleApril 13, 2019
Exotic walking trails
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Ben EngenSeptember 12, 2016
Not as impressive as Pena but worth visiting while you're there.
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