Cities with History: Mértola

The Tour

Mértola is an authentic museum-town that witnessed the arrival of Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Muslims, attracted by the Guadiana rover and the wealth that floated down its course over the centuries.

During this great day away from the city bustle, our steps will take us through the old streets of this lovely city, while the archaeological sites that are all around us in Mértola will take to a time of greatness and worldwide fame.

Discover an old palaeochristian basilica that watched the arrival of the new Christian faith or go down a few steps and find yourself inside underground roman houses. Along the labyrinth streets of the city, discover the traditional taipa houses and the great mosque turned into church and explore the archaeological site of the castle, where the palaces left by the rich and wealthy are still waiting for someone to knock on their door.

At sunset, enjoy the magnificent landscape over the river and the surrounding fields from the high walls of the Castle.

Travel in time in this Arabian Nights city, also called Archaeologic Site of Mértola!