Nestled on top of a hill, the beautiful village of Castelo Rodrigo looks down over the plateau that stretches eastwards to Spain and northwards to the valley of River Douro.
The village boasts a rich history, from being founded by Alfonso IX of Leon up to being used as a route by the pilgrims going to Santiago de Compostela. Up to this day, Castelo Rodrigo maintains its past glories, with medieval architecture and quaint houses that are nestled within its walls.The most valuable features of its historical heritage are the old walls, the ruins of Cristóvão de Moura Palace, the 16th-century pillory, the medieval church, the parish church, the medieval cistern and inscriptions attesting to the existence of a substantial new-Christian community. For more than 600 years, Castelo Rodrigo was a town and municipal seat. More than once in the country’s history, its inhabitants showed their courage and loyalty to the crown.
