Capture of Juromenha

Capture of Juromenha (1170)
Part of Portuguese Reconquista and Almohad wars in the Iberian Peninsula
Juromenha fortress
Date November 1170 Location Castelo de Juromenha 38°44′18″N 7°14′24″W / 38.73833°N 7.24000°W / 38.73833; -7.24000 Result Almohad victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal	Almohad Caliphate
Commanders and leaders
Gerald the Fearless	Abu Hafs Umar Al-Sayyid Uthman Abu Sa'eed
Strength
Unknown	Unknown

The Capture of Juromenha was a successful operation by the Almohad Caliphate against the Portuguese fortress of Gerald the Fearless. The Castle was captured by the Almohads, ousting Gerald from his base.