Capture of Juromenha

Capture of Juromenha (1170)
Part of Portuguese Reconquista and Almohad wars in the Iberian Peninsula

Juromenha fortress
DateNovember 1170
Location38°44′18″N 7°14′24″W / 38.73833°N 7.24000°W / 38.73833; -7.24000
Result Almohad victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal Almohad Caliphate
Commanders and leaders
Gerald the Fearless Abu Hafs Umar
Al-Sayyid Uthman Abu Sa'eed
Strength
Unknown Unknown

The Capture of Juromenha was a successful operation by the Almohad Caliphate against the Portuguese fortress of Gerald the Fearless. The Castle was captured by the Almohads, ousting Gerald from his base.