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Almourol Castle📷 joselomba, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Almourol Castle

Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal

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A Templar castle on a rocky islet in the middle of the Tagus, reached by a short boat ride from Tancos. Boats do not run when the river is high.

Nearest town
Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.4617, -8.3839
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Along the Tagus: Templar castles and river gorges – A boat passing by the Castle of Almourol - Um barco a passar pelo Castelo de Almourol - panoramio© tiago186703274 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Motorhome-friendly trips

Along the Tagus: Templar castles and river gorges

219 km7 stops3 days

Nearby

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Convent of Christ

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Old olive tree (Olea europaea) next to the access path to the Belver Castle, Belver, Portugal julesvernex2© Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Belver Castle

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Batalha Monastery – Capela do Fundador, Mosteiro da Batalha, Batalha, Portugal julesvernex2-2© Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Batalha Monastery

Batalha, Portugal
Alcobaça Monastery – Alcobaça BW 2018-10-05 12-09-36© Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Alcobaça Monastery

Alcobaça, Portugal

Campsites nearby

  • Parque de Campismo de Castelo do BodeCampsite
    10 km from Almourol Castle
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parque de AlverangelCampsite
    12 km from Almourol Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • ParqueTejoCampsite
    16 km from Almourol Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping RedondoCampsite
    19 km from Almourol Castle
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping PelinosCampsite
    20 km from Almourol Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • N2 Overlander LodgeMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Almourol Castle
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Almourol Castle?

Almourol Castle is in Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal, at GPS 39.4617, -8.3839. It is about 4 km from Constância.

Can you camp near Almourol Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo de Constância, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Almourol Castle?

Almourol Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Along the Tagus: Templar castles and river gorges.

What is there to see near Almourol Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Convent of Christ (16 km), Belver Castle (37 km), Batalha Monastery (44 km) and Alcobaça Monastery (52 km).

When is the best time to visit Almourol Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)