Castro Marim

Castro Marim is a town in the Algarve with a medieval castle, a popular medieval festival in the last week of August, and local festivals in September.

Understand


Castro Marim (KAHSH-troo muh-REEN, /ˈkaʃ.tɾu mɐ.ˈɾĩ/) is a very old town, founded before the Roman Empire, that is surrounded by hand-harvested sea salt - 'salinas' - and a Natural Park protected by the 1982 Ramsar Convention. Its castle belonged to the Templary organization until 1356.

It was home to 6,700 people in 2011.

By car
Drive from Faro or any other place in the Algarve.

By plane
The nearest large airport (Portugal's second-busiest) is at Faro. There are train and bus connections to Castro Marim.

Go next

 * Tavira
 * Cacela Velha, UNESCO protected
 * Alcoutim, 100% EU Natura Space
 * Ayamonte just across the border in Spain. A ferry operates over the Guadiana river that separates Portugal and Spain