Castelo

Castelo is a hill in , , and has an elevation of 192 metres. Castelo is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sítio arqueológico do Cerro do Castelo de Alferce and Barragem de Odelouca.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Dam
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is a dam, which is situated 3½ km south of Castelo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alferce and Caldas de Monchique.

Village
is a freguesia in the Municipality. The population in 2011 was 441, in an area of 96.12 km². Lies in this area remains of a medieval fortress from Muslim rule in Portugal known in Islamic sources as حصن المرجيق - Monchique fortress.

Hamlet
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is a spa town in the Monchique Mountains in the region of . It has been famous since Roman times for its waters, which supposedly have healing properties. is situated 7 km southwest of Castelo.

Castelo

Latitude
37.31667° or 37° 19′ north
Longitude
-8.48333° or 8° 29′ west
Elevation
192 metres (630 feet)
Open location code
8C9H8G88+MM
Geo­Names ID
2269528
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