Castle of Paderne
| Castle of Paderne | |
|---|---|
Castelo de Paderne | |
| Faro, Algarve, Algarve in Portugal | |
A perspective of the tower gate, showing lateral wall and tower | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Operator | DRCALGARVE, Decree 34/2007, 29 March 2007 |
| Open to the public | Public |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 37°09′25″N 8°12′02″W / 37.15694°N 8.20056°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 2nd Century |
| Materials | Sandstone, Taipa |
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The Castle of Paderne (Portuguese: Castelo de Paderne) is an ancient fortification located in the civil parish of Paderne, municipality of Albufeira, in the Portuguese Algarve. It was constructed in the later 12th century by Berbers, in an area around 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) inland.
The edifice is located just 8.2 kilometres (5.1 mi) from the resort town of Albufeira, along a bend in the Quarteira River. It is believed to be one of the original castles that occupy the shield of the Portuguese national flag.