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Castelo Velho de Alcoutim
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Castelo Velho de Alcoutim
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Castelo Velho de Alcoutim
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Fernando Cintra
January 24, 2024
Hiking
The Castelo Velho de Alcoutim, also known as Castro de Santa Bárbara, is a structure of Islamic military architecture in the Algarve, built during the period of the Emirate of Córdoba. The castle, abandoned in the 11th century, lost its military purpose after the Christian Reconquest. It is currently the subject of archaeological research, focusing on Islamic settlement and economic activities, such as mining. It was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1997.
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Andreas
July 10, 2025
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The "old" castle of Alcoutim is located about one kilometer north of the town, on a hill overlooking the Guadiana River and the Castillo de San Marcos in Spain. The site complements a visit to the Archaeological Museum and is freely accessible.
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