Best places: Castles in Lousada, Portugal

Grand medieval castle with roots dating to the 9th century & hotel rooms you can book inside.

Stately stone castle constructed in the 8th-century on a rocky hill, offering picturesque views.

👍👍 Wonderful place! The lady in the information room was very attentive and helpful. Very welcoming, the city offers roasted and hot Portuguese chestnuts in front of the castle. Very attentive, the man who roasted the chestnuts.

👍👍 Great views towards Spain and over Monsanto also the dam in the distance. Carpark half way up with great view point, coaches park at the bottom and have a long walk up hill. The route up is cobblestone then becomes more rocky as you go up towards the castle. Great views from the top though. Well wor...

👍👍 The visit to the castle grounds was free and worth the visit. Restoration in progress, but still so much to see. Great views from the walls, but be sure to wear good shoes as the pathways are rocky. We also visited the Convent de Christ. Well worth the 6€ each. Again so much to see. The circular ch...

Stone hilltop fort from the 9th century, with a chapel & sweeping views from walls & battlements.

Imposing fortified tower, home to a museum with antique weapons & Portuguese military artifacts.

👍👍 What a nice surprise. A true historical gem right between Figueira and Coimbra. This was a terrific experience: A huge, well-preserved fortress/castle ruin resting on a lonely hilltop with magnificent views in all directions. And you can walk on the walls and remaining towers almost everywhere. The...

Medieval residence with period interiors plus a museum including noteworthy tapestries & porcelain.

👍 A pretty historic village with a castle that even if it is greatly in ruins is worth a visit. A bit hilly so be prepared to wear comfortable shoes. A beautiful vista from the church courtyard.

Modern facilities in an 18th-century villa offering diverse cultural events & landscaped gardens.

👍👍 Wonderful place to visit while in Largo do Pelourinho. Save time to visit the local shops near the entrance. Incredible Cork pocketbooks, Port Wine and seasoned almonds. Prices are reasonable as well!! We saved on purchasing two Backpack pocketbooks for my kids. The owner gave me a cork pen with my...

👍👍 Really good views (assuming it isn't raining). Easy walk from town with steps and handrails. Possessed of big lizards, almost Dragon sized, (very small dragons early season 1 GOT sized).

👍👍 This castle is a very good spot to see the sunset or sunrise. 😍 It's a interesting place to go picnic, swimming (natural swimming not far), see fossils and incredible landscapes ! Good for work out also with all the stairs and hikes accessible at the same place. I recommend ! Just dont forget to br...

👍 Good monument to visit, situated in a charismatic town. The castle is free to visit and it is well preserved, although the informational apparatus it's not at it's best shape already. At the top of the walls you can also have a great view of the surroundings. Recommend it.

Hilltop Romanesque castle, founded in the 1000s & thought to be the birthplace of Afonso Henriques.

Tours of the island-bound remains of a Medieval castle on the site of an ancient fortress.

Medieval clifftop fortress complex with gardens & ruined Gothic church, plus panoramic city views.

👍 Interesting place which houses a military museum which is only 1€ to see. Beware though, it's on four level's with steep steps.