Castle of Castelo Melhor
| Castle of Castelo Melhor | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Castelo Melhor | |
| Guarda, Douro, Norte Region, Portugal in Portugal | |
A view of the wall fortifications circling the mountain in Castelo Melhor | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Operator | DRCNorte (Ordinance 829/2009, Diário da República, Série 2, 163, 24 August 2009) |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 41°1′22.5″N 7°3′59.9″W / 41.022917°N 7.066639°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th century |
| Materials | Granite, Schist |
The Castle of Castelo Melhor (Portuguese: Castelo de Castelo Melhor) is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Castelo Melhor, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portuguese Guarda. The castle is one of the best examples of secondary medieval fortresses, erected in one of the more peripheral zones of the peninsular kingdoms.