Location: Mertola
Top Things to do in Mertola
10 Things to Do in Mertola That You Shouldn't Miss
Mértola (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmɛɾtulɐ]) is a municipality in southeastern Portuguese Alentejo near the Spanish border. In 2011, the population was 7,274, in an area of approximately 1,292.87 square kilometres (499.18 sq mi): it is the sixth-largest municipality in Portugal. Meanwhile, it is the second-lowest population centre by density with approximately 5.62 persons/1 square kilometre (0.39 sq mi) (second to the adjacent Alcoutim).
Restaurants in Mertola
1. Pulo do Lobo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By cinyhasta - Lagos, Portugal
Thank You all for you're comments about Pulo do Lobo, we couldn't find and yet, we got lost and ended up right on the top where you can feel the endless wild. Will return for sure and recomend it to whom loves this enviroment, animals and trees.
2. Mertola Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By SMLBill - Huddleston, Virginia
We found Mertola to be a particularly unwelcoming town. Don't bother trying to buy anything while there. The owner of the main cafe is surly and appears to really dislike tourists. The castle is free (except for a minuscule museum) and offers a tremendous view over the valley. You can really get a feel for how this used to be an important town.
I guess that list glory is what infects the people here. Not even the folks in Turismo seemed to care that we were visiting their town. This was in such stark contrast to our experiences elsewhere in Portugal that it is noteworthy.
Long story short, if you have an extra hour, drop by. Stick to the free stuff & move on...
3. Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
4. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Anunciacao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By rebecca m - cardiff
The chapel was located on a slope with cobbled stone pavement. It was accessible by car, there were a few parking spaces just outside. The chapel was very small, simple and pretty inside and outside. Free entry.
5. Basilica Paleocrista de Mertola
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Chileice - London, ON
This is not an easy site to find. It is not well-marked. However, it is worth finding. I really enjoyed trying to imagine what it would have been like to be in this church in 500 A.D. Reading the funeral inscriptions was fascinating and finding out that what you can see is just the tip of the iceberg was a learning experience.
6. Torre do Relogio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Chileice - London, ON
It is actually more impressive from down along the river than it is from up beside it. While it is not "spectacular", it just adds something special to an already special town.
7. Museu de Mertola
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Vanda_Brito - Lisbon, Portugal
Circuit of museums spaces very well structured. Map with the identification of all spaces. In just 2 places, we paied the symbolic entrance of 2 € per person. Apparently, exist audioguide for the tour but they were not available.
8. Museu de Arqueologia de Mertola - Campo Arqueologico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By rainbowdolphin90 - Billericay, United Kingdom
It was interesting seeing the layout of a typical Moorish tradesman's house in the reconstruction. The ruins of the settlement were well explained and gave a good impression of how the village was laid out in Moorish times. The archeological exploration is still ongoing and the site is increasing. Entry is free.
9. Mertola Weaving Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ABHIL - Chicago, Illinois
I Like watching the weavers and how they used some of the historic patterns in a modern manner. It only takes a few minutes to visit and some of my friends purchased a blanket. Caveat: You could not use a charge card.
10. Pomarao
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