Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Marsh Natural Reserve

A historical place , with interesting places to visit. We had a taxi from Monte Gordo, where we were staying.

beautiful village. Worth the visit. A different kind of Algarve. Less crowded and more genuine.

Amazing atmosphere. Very lively and interesting. Lovely surroundings - castle is gorgeous. Good food/drinks and awesome shows. Visit during the medieval festival and you won’t regret it!!

A village which should have more publicity. A Castle dating back to the 14 century. A joy.

A terrific nature reserve for the bird life, well worth an early morning or late evening visit at the right time of year

Boat ferry trip excelente

Lovely place to go right next to the salt flats, and you can buy genuine sea salt from the local shop . I love salt, so having the real deal on your food, you can tell the difference

What a nice Offroad trip this was. Safari throughout the hills 👌

A safe walkway from Castro Marim to Vila Real taking in the salt pans and lakes. A bit noisy due to the traffic but as a walker the main problem is cyclists. Some are considerate but others just shoot past giving you a fright. It's a shame as it is a lovely walk and part of GR 15.

Nice view and a good history lession available for 2 euros a person.

Lots to see. Beautiful towns.

The medieval festival was truly amazing

Do not miss Castro Marim if you are nearby. One of it's top attractions is the medieval fair that usually takes place mid August. This fair gathers lots of people. Local restaurants setup tables inside the castle where you can dine as if you have gone back in time to the 13th century. Great for kids! Unfortunately due to the covid 19 pandemic it was cancelled in 2020. Nevertheless explore the salt fields just outside the city. You will not miss them if take the main road to Vila Real de Santo Antonio and look east. If you are into something different there is a spot where you can bathe in a salty pool/spa! :)

Relaxed, friendly. Pure Algarve without the tourists.

Parked in the aire right on the estuary watching Spain with twinkling lights on the river. Very close to a nice town. The hotel school restaurant was full so book in advance.

If you are looking for a very safe and peaceful place to holiday, then this is the destination. Golden sandy beaches and friendly locals. Only a stone through from Andalusia, Spain. And 40 minutes from Faro Airport.

Well worth a visit to both fort ,(recently restored) and castle (under restoration) lunch at one of the quiet restaurants in the village below - well worth the trip

Beautiful area, made more interesting by castles, salt ponds, sculptures off the highway and gorgeous birds including flamingos.

See the old era of Portugal

The "Centro de interpretacao" at the Revelim de Sto Antonio should be your starting point, near the Chapel and the restored windmill. The excellent model with video projection of GIS layers gives you the perspective of the territory. From this belvedere you can see the bridge to Spain, the saltpans and the surrounding communities. The film about the cultural aspects is fascinating. Then walk up to the castle.