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Moorish Castle opening hours

The official page gives one set of hours for the whole year, with no seasons and no year. These are the hours we read on 22 October 2026: check them before you go.

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Opening hours for every month are on the Opening hours page.

Checked against the official website on October 22, 2026 · Official source

Part of the visitOpensLast entry · closes
Castle9:3017:30 · 18:00

Closed on 1 January and on 24, 25 and 31 December. The monuments can also close at short notice for State events, forest-fire risk or extreme weather.

Checked against the official website on October 22, 2026 · Official source: Parques de Sintra – Monte da Lua

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The ticket office is closed from 12:00 to 13:00, and automatic ticket machines are available. On foggy days the walls are atmospheric but the view is limited, as the official blog notes.

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