Almourol Castle
Restored Medieval Island Castle in Portugal

Almourol Castle is situated in the small Almourol island in the middle of the Tagus river (rio Tejo), in Praia do Ribatejo, a parish in Vila Nova da Barquinha, Central Portugal.

The castle was a Knights Templar stronghold used during the Reconquista.

The castle and the tiny fluvial island may be visited without charge.

Visitors pay for an inexpensive boat trip across the river, which is the only way reach the castle.