The castle was built sometime in the 15th century, during the reign of King D. Afonso V.[1] Little remains of the original structure, except for some of the wall fortifications.
[1] The rectangular plan is composed of simple volumes, vertically oriented with terrace covering protected by iron grate.
[1] The masonry structure of decorated and painted white stone, marked by corners in granite with frieze and cornice that includes three-register facade.
[1] On the second floor, located on the right, lateral facade is a framed slit with capialço and sundial display in granite, also square.
[1] The third floor and last register is separated by granite frieze, with gentle indent and the four faces of a circular clock.