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Castle of Campo Maior
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Hans 🌄 🌻🚐🙋♂️🚴🚶➡️
October 3, 2026
Gravel riding
The castle, which is thought to have been founded by the Moors, played an important role in the defense of the national territory, given its strategic location near the border.
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Wanderhase🐰
June 19, 2023
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The Castle of Campo Maior is a medieval military fortress located in the civil parish of São João Bapista, municipality of Campo Maior, part of a first line of defense in the Portuguese Alentejo, facing Spain, associated with the military fortresses of Ouguela, Elvas, Olivença and Juromenha.
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7.67km
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Hike the moderate 4.8-mile Defenses of Campo Maior Trail, exploring historical fortifications, the Castle of Campo Maior, and rural landscap
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Elevation 290 m
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