Castelo dos Mouros
Quick Facts
- Location
- Portugal, Sintra
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours along the ramparts
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 · From the opening-times-and-prices page on parquesdesintra.pt, run by Parques de Sintra (checked 5 November 2026): the Moorish Castle is open daily 09:30-18:00 with the last ticket and last admission at 17:30, and the ticket office shuts from 12:00 to 13:00 while machines keep selling. The same page lists each site separately: the Sintra National Palace 09:30-18:30, Queluz 09:00-18:00, and Pena with gardens 09:00-19:00 and palace 09:30-18:30.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults aged 18 to 64 pay 12 euros · Student: Youth aged 6 to 17 pay 10 euros · Advance online tickets carry a compulsory visit date, which can be rescheduled on the operator site. The fare covers the ramparts and tower walks, while Pena, the Sintra National Palace and Monserrate are priced separately on the same page.
- Address
- Moorish Castle, Sintra, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 38.7940, -9.3889
Introduction
The Moors' Castle clings to a ridge among the hills of Sintra, a defensive fortress built by North African Moors in the 8th–9th centuries; its ruined walls and towers serpentine along the steep crest. Following the winding path to the highest point, visitors look down on the Pena Palace, the town of Sintra and the Atlantic beyond. Among moss-flecked stones and battlements echo the distant reverberations of the Iberian Reconquista — a rugged, poetic stroke within the Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30 |
From the opening-times-and-prices page on parquesdesintra.pt, run by Parques de Sintra (checked 5 November 2026): the Moorish Castle is open daily 09:30-18:00 with the last ticket and last admission at 17:30, and the ticket office shuts from 12:00 to 13:00 while machines keep selling. The same page lists each site separately: the Sintra National Palace 09:30-18:30, Queluz 09:00-18:00, and Pena with gardens 09:00-19:00 and palace 09:30-18:30.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults aged 18 to 64 pay 12 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Youth aged 6 to 17 pay 10 euros |
| Senior | Seniors over 65 pay 10 euros |
| Child | A family ticket for two adults and two youths costs 33 euros |
Advance online tickets carry a compulsory visit date, which can be rescheduled on the operator site. The fare covers the ramparts and tower walks, while Pena, the Sintra National Palace and Monserrate are priced separately on the same page.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Castelo dos Mouros?
Monday: 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30; Tuesday: 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30; Wednesday: 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30; Thursday: 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30; Friday: 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30; Saturday: 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30; Sunday: 09:30-18:00, last entry 17:30; From the opening-times-and-prices page on parquesdesintra.pt, run by Parques de Sintra (checked 5 November 2026): the Moorish Castle is open daily 09:30-18:00 with the last ticket and last admission at 17:30, and the ticket office shuts from 12:00 to 13:00 while machines keep selling. The same page lists each site separately: the Sintra National Palace 09:30-18:30, Queluz 09:00-18:00, and Pena with gardens 09:00-19:00 and palace 09:30-18:30.
How much is the admission for Castelo dos Mouros?
Adult: Adults aged 18 to 64 pay 12 euros; Student: Youth aged 6 to 17 pay 10 euros; Senior: Seniors over 65 pay 10 euros; Child: A family ticket for two adults and two youths costs 33 euros; Advance online tickets carry a compulsory visit date, which can be rescheduled on the operator site. The fare covers the ramparts and tower walks, while Pena, the Sintra National Palace and Monserrate are priced separately on the same page.
Any practical tips for visiting Castelo dos Mouros?
Allow About 1.5 hours and visit off-peak for the best experience. Opening ~9:30–19:00 (reference; subject to official notice); verify before you go.
How long should I spend at Castelo dos Mouros?
A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours along the ramparts.
