History of the Jews in Belmonte

Crypto-Judaism
Begins13th century
LocationBelmonte
CoordinatesIberian Peninsula
CountryPortugal

The history of the Jewish community in Belmonte, Portugal, dates back to the 13th century; the community was composed of Spanish and Portuguese Jews who kept their faith through crypto-Judaism.

The history of Belmonte's Jewish community is told at the Belmonte Jewish Museum, which opened in 2005.

In 2008, the Jewish population of Belmonte numbered around 300.

In 2024, a total of 40 Jews remained, only some of them permanent residents.