Castle of Fontalva
The Castle of Fontalva is a medieval castle located in the Elvas municipality, Portalegre District of Portugal.
History
Background
Although there is little information available about this fortification, it is believed that was built on the remains of an ancient fortress. The Romans have occupied the area, as well as the Muslims.Late medieval castle
The current structure remains date back to the end of the 15th century or even the beginning of the 16th century, under the reign of King John IIINineteenth century to present day
In private hands, at some point of 19th century or the first half of the 20th century, the people had demolished several buildings that only the walls, outside the north side, east and north-east; and internally, by the South still stand.It is classified by the IGESPAR arm of the Portuguese government as Property of Public Interest by decree published on September 29, 1977.
In the second half of the twentieth century, aiming to adapt the rural property for purposes tourist, a dining room was built on the top floor of the west side. Recently, this work has continued in absentia of the government, with the pavement rehabilitation, recovery of masonry and plaster, whitewash, roofing installation, doors and windows, running water, electricity and central heating.