Castle of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with quadrangular towers. The keep is on the hillside more phantasmic Shap. Medieval doors only if conserves of mercy, on the Guadiana river. The ancient Citadel, as well as important sections of the wall that surrounded the population, are still preserved. Archaeological work carried out in the Citadel of the Castle uncovered a Moorish quarter of centuries XII\/XIII, and various Roman structures of the 4th century. The Arab ceramic pieces found are exposed in the core of the Museum of Mértola.

A part of the museum that presents roman findings, including a house of that time.

In the northern slope of the Castle, the possible forum of the Roman city creates an artificial platform, support the imposing monumental Myrtilis City set. All this platform, flush with the wall, relied on a solid underground Gallery with about 30 feet long and 6 feet tall. In late Antiquity, 5th and 6th centuries, religious buildings were erected luxury here; among them, a possible Episcopal Palace and a baptistery, of which there are significant fragments of a beautiful set of multi-colored mosaics. In the Islamic era, during the 12th and 13th centuries, this whole area is occupied by a residential …

This former mosque it was adapted to a Christian church on the 13th century with a manueline – mudejar façade where it stands out the crenels and the spires. It is the only one that stills conserves the volumetric and some decorative elements from the Arab temple that preceded it, namely the disposition in plan “T”, the “mihrab” presence, the “nimbar” compartment on the “quibla” wall (the mosque wall) turned to Meca, the still existing 5 naves from the former mosque, the statuary, doors and remains from the mirabe.

Ths ole temple of the Misericórdia de Mértola houses the first municipal religious art museum. This space, named Porta da Ribeira, presents a unique set of images and religious utensils from popular hermitages and chapels. It features religious art from the 14th to the 18th centuries, religious utensils, procesion crosses and painted wood.

A museum in the centre of Mértola, in an 18th century building, with objects of the arabic period, found in digs that have been taking place since 1978.

A restaurant with a simple decor, yet comfortable, that serves several Alentejo dishes.

O restaurante A Paragem fica na pequena localidade de Corvos, em Mértola. Além das famosas pizas caseiras é conhecido pelos apetitosos pratos regionais que saem regularmente da cozinha. O cozido de grão e a açorda de bacalhau, bem como o gaspacho com peixe frito (apenas no verão), são algumas das especialidades da casa. O ensopado de borrego, a carne de porco à alentejana e as migas com carne de porco grelhada também não faltam na carta.

A restaurant that serves typical Portuguese dishes, namely regional dishes.

A restaurant with quite a welcoming atmosphere and a modern and sophisticated decor. It serves quit well prepared regional dishes. Varied wine list.