Fortress Juromenha

Unrestored, abandoned, there was something poignant and special about the place

Our initial itinerary for a month in Portugal included a diversion into Spain, Badajoz and Merida for three days. With rules over Coronavirus and borders, whilst we might have driven to Spain and back...

Abandoned Fort On The Spanish Border

There is a small car park and then you have to walk about 150 metres to the fort. It is abandoned and in a state of disrepair, but there is a lot to see, including a ruined church, a ruined chapel, a...

Absolutely magical

We had no idea what we would find when we up the steep entrance and through the archway. We were the only ones there and could explore to our hearts' content. It was as though the population had sim...

The name of the fortress is JUROMENHA, not Jerumenha, and it is really worth a visit.

In spite of the misspelling of the name of this castle/fortress, it is well worth the visit. Just be aware that if you enter the name as it is on Trip Advisor right now, it will not show up on GPS. ...

Splendid place full of history and exuberant views.

Travelling across alentejo we took a detour to jorumenha. Amazing spot unique. A pity is so badly preserved. But fully deserves a visit