Castle of Santo Estêvão

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
Site information
TypeCastle
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Open to
the public
Public
Location
Coordinates41°45′34″N 7°25′3.9″W / 41.75944°N 7.417750°W / 41.75944; -7.417750
Site history
Built11th century
MaterialsGranite, Wood, Tile, Windows, Iron

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.