Castle of Santo Estêvão

The Castle of Santo Estêvão (Portuguese: Castelo de Santo Estêvão) is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Santo Estêvão, municipality of Chaves, in the Portuguese district of Vila Real. Located in a dominant position over the village, the castle is within walking distance of the course of the river Tamega and the border with Spain.

Castle of Santo Estêvão
Castelo de Santo Estêvão
Vila Real, Alto Trás-os-Montes, Norte in Portugal
Ruins and vestiges of the castle of Santo Estêvão
Coordinates41°45′34″N 7°25′3.9″W
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Open to
the public
Public
Site history
Built11th century
MaterialsGranite, Wood, Tile, Windows, Iron
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