Monsaraz Castle – Historic Streets of Monsaraz loop from Monsaraz

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Monsaraz

Monsaraz Castle – Historic Streets of Monsaraz loop from Monsaraz

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Monsaraz Castle – Historic Streets of Monsaraz loop from Monsaraz

00:26

1.46km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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25 m

Monument to Cante Alentejano

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This is a work of art. It is a tribute to Alentejo singing and is located near the Alqueva Viewpoint, as well as the Rota dos Menires and the Churches of Monsaraz.

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608 m

Porta d'Alcoba

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Porta d'Alcoba – a simple castle gate leading to the parking lot. Access to the walled village is through four granite doors.

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761 m

Albufeira aguavelva

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From the castle wall you have a far-reaching view towards the south and southwest.

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842 m

Monsaraz Castle

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Castelo de Monsaraz is a castle in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

The construction works began after the Christian reconquest and extended for several …

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970 m

Main Church of Monsaraz

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The Church of Monsaraz, or Church of Our Lady of Lagoa, was built in the 16th century and rebuilt on two occasions, once following the earthquake of 1755 and once a century later.

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1.01 km

Historic Streets of Monsaraz

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Monsaraz is one of the best-preserved historic towns in the Alentejo and an old Templar domain. The town still boasts a continuous, enclosed city wall and many preserved historic buildings. …

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1.14 km

Monsaraz Village Gate

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Most of the village is completely surrounded by a wall. There are several gates leading into it, but this one is the main gate and the largest.

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1.15 km

View of Monsaraz and the Alqueva Dam

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Before entering the town through the main gate, you have this wonderful panoramic view to the north, to the part of the town outside the wall and to the Alqueva Dam.

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1.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.04 km

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

644 m