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 of the peninsula. After Alfonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, claimed the territory for the Christians in the 12th century, the Muslims left the fortress and a medieval village was built on its grounds.

After the end of the war between Muslims and Christians in the 15th century, the village and castle were abandoned until the 19th century, when King Ferdinand II decided to restore them. The historical and cultural heritage in this area, including the Castelo dos Mouros, led UNESCO to declare Sintra a World Heritage Site in 1995.

Since the 1970s, archaeological excavations have taken place at the Castelo dos Mouros and its surroundings, leading to many discoveries about the fortress.

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

Opening hours

The Castelo dos Mouros is open Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. This schedule is subject to change.

Special Hours

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

Children under 6

Children under 6 years old don't need to pay for the ticket, but you must go to the ticket office at the Castelo dos Mouros to pick up their tickets.