The municipality of Castro Verde lies in Beja district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 6,878 people, over 569.4 km².
With about 12 inhabitants per km², it is a sparsely populated area of countryside, small villages and wide open spaces, typical of inland Portugal. Of the 14 municipalities in Beja district, it is number 7 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 34 km south-west of Beja, the capital. The nearest major city is Faro, about 75 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Mértola (33 km), Beja (38 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Castro Verde; all the municipalities in Beja district are listed on their own page.