Beautiful and peaceful view from the castle. When we came there was no one else, the whole castle was ours! Although the castle is small, it is maintained quite well, the keep of castle where has introduction of the castle is done nicely and the restroom is super clean! Not to mention the entrance fee is only EURO 2. Recommend to come!

Castle of Belver Type: Castle Time spent: 20-30 min Parking*: not available Bike parking*: not available Price: 2 EUR WC: available Path for disabled: not available *Leave your car or bike close to the church [Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Visitacao], as the only way to enter the castle is via long stairs. Belver was the first castle and most important to be constructed by the Hospitallers in Portugal during the Middle Ages. It was built to defend the access-way along the Tagus River. The final construction was completed in 1212. Even as the head of the Order transferred his rule to the parish of Flor da Rosa, in the municipality of Crato, creating the priorship of Crato, the Castle of Belver (and its community) did not progress more than a provincial stronghold.

A small castle. Beautiful views from the top, but the castle itself is quite basic. It has some information about the area, and the templars in Portugal, but information is limited. A nice place to go if you are in the area. Maybe while visiting the river beach nearby.

Castle was closed for one day with no prior warning on the website, however it looks like it would be a good visit on another date when it's actually open. Great views of the village and up and down the river. Short walk up the hill from the carpark in the village to a very scenic and nicely structured castle building. **EDIT** Visited the castle again when it was open and it was a great experience. €2 entry for adults and €1 for students. The main tower has 3 accessible floors with a video playing on one and more description boards about the castle's history on both lower floors. The top floor is open air with even better views than from the entrance. The walls are very easy to walk around and the chapel is worth having a look at as well. Upping the rating from 4 to 5 stars because of the great value for money to visit the castle.

One of the most beautiful castles I went. Beautiful view over Tagus river. Great food and beachs in the area.

The castle is accessible through a stone staircase, leading to a viewpoint near the castle entrance with a nice view to the Tagus river and the Alamal river beach. There is a public fountain near this viewpoint. Inside the castle walls there is a central tower and a chapel both of which are visitable. Inside the tower the castle's history is explained and at the rooftop one can appreciate a nice view of the surrounding area. Walking along the walls gives another nice view and one can appreciate some of the few inner structures of the castle. The castle is small so it won't take much time to visit.

Nice Castle although it is quite small and therefore quick to visit. The historical explanations on castles in the area are detailed and provide interesting knowledge to understand the region. The view from the central tower is astonishing and cover the river sides near by.