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Castro Verde

Beja, Portugal · Europe

About Castro Verde

Castro Verde sits on the route: 25 minutes from Ourique, 51km from Alte.

Castro Verde is a town located in Beja, Portugal. With a population of 4,857, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castro Verde sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castro Verde to your route.

About Castro Verde

Castro Verde (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaʃtɾu ˈveɾðɨ] ) is a municipality of the Alentejo region of Portugal (in the historic district of Beja). The population in 2011 was 7,276, in an area of 569.44 km2. Castro Verde is situated in the Baixo Alentejo subregion, within a territory known locally as the

Read more Campo Branco (English: White Plains). The municipality can be recognized by the local municipal markers along its borders, that appear within its borders to denote its reference as A Window on the Plains; municipal markers appear as stylized house profiles, with an exaggerated window that allows the visitor to see through into the panorama.

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Where is Castro Verde located?

Castro Verde is located in Beja, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.6983 latitude, -8.0858 longitude.

What is the population of Castro Verde?

Castro Verde has a population of approximately 4,857 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
4,857
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Beja
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.6983, -8.0858

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Castro Verde

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Alte

One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Castro Verde

  • 62 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 65 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
  • 67 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Castro Verde.

Ourique

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km away

Senhora da Graça dos Padrões

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km away

Almodôvar

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 7,449

Aljustrel

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 5,334

Penedo Gordo

🇵🇹 Portugal

35 km awayPop. 1,167

Cabeça Gorda

🇵🇹 Portugal

36 km awayPop. 1,386

Mértola

🇵🇹 Portugal

38 km awayPop. 7,274

Salvada

🇵🇹 Portugal

38 km awayPop. 1,352

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