Day Trips•~50 km from Beja
Mértola (Museum Town)
Known as the Museum Town, Mértola stands over the Guadiana River with a unique Islamic charm in Portugal.
About This Place
Mértola is one of the most magical towns in Alentejo. Built on the banks of the Guadiana River, it breathes history. Its castle and the ancient mosque, today converted into a church, are mandatory stops. You can walk through white, cobbled streets, discovering authentic Roman and Islamic remains.
Team Tip
If you go during a cooler time, climb up to the Castle for the best panoramic view over the Guadiana.
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