Castelo dos Mouros Tickets

Climb the hills of Sintra and visit the Castelo dos Mouros, a 12th-century Arabian walled fortress, with this admission ticket.

Castelo dos Mouros Ticket

With this ticket to the Castelo dos Mouros, you'll discover this Arabian fortress in Sintra surrounded by walls. The Castelo dos Mouros was part of the defense of Lisbon during the Islamic occupation. After Alfonso Henriques claimed the territory for Christians in the 12th century, a medieval village was built on its grounds.

After the war between Muslims and Christians in the 15th century, the village and castle were abandoned until the 19th century, when King Ferdinand II restored them. The area, including the Castelo dos Mouros, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

Since the 1970s, archaeological excavations at the Castelo dos Mouros have revealed numerous discoveries about the fortress' history.

By purchasing this ticket, you can visit this site and enjoy wonderful views of the Sintra mountain range and the neighboring Pena Palace.

Opening Times

The Castelo dos Mouros is open Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, with final admission at 5:30 pm. This schedule is subject to change.

Special Times

On December 31, 2024, the Castelo dos Mouros will be open until 1 pm.

Children Under 6

Children under 6 years old do not need to pay for the ticket, but you must visit the ticket office at the Castelo dos Mouros to collect their tickets.