Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo

The webpage suggests that the visit is appointment only. I filled in the form, but has never received any answer. So we called the next day and advised to just come. The boat is actually always there. The views of the castle are fabulous, I only wish we had better luck with the weather. The boat ride is about 2 minutes. Ticket is 4 euros. They allow about 45 minutes for the visit, before taking you back. The castle itself is actually quite small and doesn’t have much to do or see. The information is scarce. If coming with small kids, watch out for them, as the mural can be potentially dangerous as it is quite narrow and has no rails. Even I was kind of afraid walking there.

I am passionate about castles and Castelo de Almourol is a must-go. Right in the center of Tagus River, the imposing castle surprised me with grandeur. It's the perfect scenery to relish a wonderful day. You can go there by train.