Castelo dos Mouros, Sintra: Photos, Reviews & Location

Paths offering panoramic views encircle this cliff-top Moorish castle, built in the 10th century.

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#2 of 4 Historical landmarks in Sintra #5 of 11 Tourist attractions in Sintra

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.0 km from the center of Sintra

Rating breakdown

5 ★74%
4 ★19%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

2710-405 Sintra, Portugal

parquesdesintra.pt

+351 21 923 7300

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What is the rating of Castelo dos Mouros?: Castelo dos Mouros is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 42,612 reviews.
How does Castelo dos Mouros rank in Sintra?: Castelo dos Mouros is #2 of 4 Historical landmarks in Sintra by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Castelo dos Mouros located?: 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal — 0.0 km from the center of Sintra.
How can I contact Castelo dos Mouros?: Phone: +351 21 923 7300 · Website: parquesdesintra.pt

Reviews (8)

River - Glad or Mad Australia 2024 Feb 27

The Moorish Castle offers fantastic views from its peak. The journey to the top is a relaxing and relatively easy walk, perfect for visitors of all ages. Sections of the castle are original, adding a sense of authenticity to the experience. Overall, the castle is incredibly interesting and definitely worth a visit for anyone exploring Sintra.

Elena Cacciapuoti 2024 Feb 21

Beautiful experience. I walked all the way up avoiding the roads full of tourists and took a lovely trail, it took me around 1 hour, comfy shoes are a must and consider it might get slippery on the way down, the air is very moist and the pavement is made of rocks.

There is a ticket machine to enter the area of the castle ticket is €12 for adults, many older people were complaining about having to use the machine so maybe a ticket office would be appreciated buy the elderly who come up a long way to visit the castle!

The view is incredible, bare in mind there is no protection so it’s highly dangerous for kids, I was getting a heart attack seeing them wondering freely on the castle walls.

Bianca Chang 2024 Feb 07

The path to reach the castle is challenging but enjoyable. It is filled with flowers in the winter months. There are well trimmed bushes, trees, various structures, bridges, and surprises! You will find a beautiful photo on every turn. The higher the elevation, the farther you can gather your view in one frame. With the crispy, clear blue sky, you will be spoiled by the view. You should plan at least 3 hours to hike this round trip. If you are in a hurry, there's always transportation available for you to get to the top!

Hunter S 2024 Feb 04

I really enjoyed visiting this castle! The views from walking along the ramparts are breathtaking. Just be careful and watch your step, they don’t have guardrails in most spots. I recommend visiting the castle first before you head to the Peña palace.

Nadia Mustafa 2024 Jan 19

One of the sights you must visit while in Sintra / Lisbon.
Wonderful views from the top of the stairs on every side. A bit challenging climbing all of them in windy weather but definitely worth it once you reach the top.
The views over the surrounding areas are truly breathtaking and worth enjoying for a while.
Take your time and sit around while taking in the views.
Good viewpoint over Pena Palace as well in the days with a clear sky.

Ali Lari 2024 Jan 11

Breathing views and step climbing. Make sure you’re in a good shape when visiting. Easy to access. Only 5 minutes walk from Pena Palace. Easy to buy tickets at the entrance (ticket machines and credit cards)

Pawan Rai 2023 Dec 21

It's an amazing marvel how this place has stood here for so long and kudos to Portugal for keeping this preserved. You can see how they kept on eye and protected they city from this vantage point. You will get some workout climbing some sections of the wall. You can see an amazing view all around from here. I would definitely recommend visiting here if you are in Sintra and visiting National Pena Palace.

Ken O 2023 Dec 05

Great views from the wall! This is a beautiful restored treasure! There are lots of areas that are very accessible, but if you have mobility issues, there are some irregular stairs and steep climbs as well as areas without railings.