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Dec 14, 2020 · Everything you need to know about visiting the eastern Algarve's historic, Castro Marim. Hidden between a nature reserve and the Spanish border is the ever so unique village of Castro Marim. It’s surrounded by wetland, salt ponds, and sandwiched between a 13th century castle, and a 17th century fortress.
Castro Marim (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaʃtɾu mɐˈɾĩ] ⓘ) is a town and a municipality in the southern region of Algarve, in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 6,747, in an area of 300.84 km 2. The current Mayor is Francisco Amaral, elected by the Social Democratic Party. The municipal holiday is June 24.
Castro Marim is a quaint border town visited for its 13th-century castle. Built by King Afonso III over Roman and Moorish fortifications, the castle protected the Christian kingdom of Portugal from the threat of Islamic Granada (Spain).
Dec 13, 2023 · Nestled along the Guadiana River, acting as a natural border between Portugal and Spain, Castro Marim provides a peaceful retreat away from the bustling resorts of the Algarve.
Castro Marim, in the Algarve, is a small castle town just 4 km north of Vila Real de Santo Antonio. The municipality of Castro Marim has a population of over 6,000 people with the pretty town itself home to around 2,000 people.
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Jul 8, 2024 · In one of the four corners of Portugal, between the Atlantic Ocean and friendly neighbour Spain, there is a land called Castro Marim. The weather is great and if you are looking for fun, sports, contact with nature and relaxation, this is the place to be.