What are the opening hours of Castelo do Queijo?

Tue to Sun 10:30 to 17:00; Closed Mon. Closed Mondays.

Landmark

Castelo do Queijo

Foz do Douro, Porto

Address

Praça de Gonçalves Zarco, Porto

Hours

Tue to Sun: 10:30 to 17:00
Mon: Closed

Closed Mondays.

Source: visitporto.travel, checked 15 Oct 2026.

Stone walls and corner turret of Castelo do Queijo fort on the rocky Porto shoreline — Photo: Vitor Oliveira / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

17th-century fort on a rounded rock at the seafront, built against raids from the sea. Its official name is Forte de São Francisco Xavier.

Time needed 30 minutes

Best time Sunset

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What's on near Castelo do Queijo

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Castelo do Queijo, from the weekly Porto events calendar.

Concert €69

Passe Geral | Noites da Queima das Fitas do Porto 2027

1 May 2027 Queimódromo, Matosinhos

Time 20:00

Concert at Queimódromo, sold on BOL (bol.pt).

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Nearby

Sea Life Porto Museum · 3 min walk Aquarium beside the Castelo do Queijo, with an underwater tunnel and daily feeding sessions. She Changes Landmark · 7 min walk Net sculpture by the American artist Janet Echelman on a roundabout in Matosinhos, dedicated to the local fishermen. Parque da Cidade do Porto Park · 11 min walk The largest urban park in Portugal at 83 hectares, running down to the Atlantic. Praia de Matosinhos Beach · 11 min walk Wide urban beach of white sand with a bathing area of 115,000 square metres. Casa da Arquitectura Museum · 13 min walk Architecture centre in a former industrial building in Matosinhos, with exhibitions, an archive and a shop. O Gaveto Food · 16 min walk Seafood restaurant on Rua Roberto Ivens in Matosinhos, with a restaurant room for 80 and a snack bar.

Around Foz do Douro

Beaches, forts and the river mouth

Foz do Douro is where the river meets the Atlantic, with a seafront promenade, several Blue Flag beaches and two old forts. The Parque da Cidade runs down to the sea at its northern edge.

Foz do Douro has 18 places on the Roam Porto map: 4 landmarks, 3 beaches, 3 restaurants, 3 cafes, 2 parks and gardens, 1 museum, 1 church or cathedral and 1 viewpoint. Read the Foz do Douro guide.

Praia do Molhe Beach · 17 min walk
Pérgola do Molhe Landmark · 17 min walk
Terra Food · 20 min walk
Cafeína Food · 20 min walk
Padaria Formosa Cafe · 22 min walk
Praia dos Ingleses Beach · 2.1 km away
Praia do Ourigo Beach · 2.3 km away
Café Moreira Cafe · 2.4 km away

Good to know

What is the address of Castelo do Queijo?: Praça de Gonçalves Zarco, Porto.
What are the opening hours of Castelo do Queijo?: Tue to Sun 10:30 to 17:00; Closed Mon. Closed Mondays.
How long do you need at Castelo do Queijo?: Plan for 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Castelo do Queijo?: Sunset.

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