Castle of Alcantarilha
| Castle of Alcantarilha | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Alcantarilha | |
| Faro, Algarve, Algarve in Portugal | |
Part of the wall of Alcantarilha's Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Operator | Câmara Municipal de Silves |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 37°7′48.09″N 8°20′42.95″W / 37.1300250°N 8.3452639°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 198 A.D. |
The Castle of Alcantarilha located in the civil parish of Alcantarilha within the Silves municipality of Portugal's Algarve region, is a medieval fortress. Now in ruins, this little-known monument was historically used to protect the local village and surrounding areas from attacks by North African pirates.