The Top 8 Castles around Alto Guadalentín
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Alto Guadalentín. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Alto Guadalentín. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Castillo de Lorca (Fortress of the Sun)
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It is a fortress of Arab origin, although over time it has become a symbol of the defensive border architecture of medieval times. Lorca's castle is elongated and its plan …
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Tower of Homage of Aledo
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Medieval castle with spectacular views of the entire valley and mountains of Tercia, Chichar, Tirieza and Sierra Espuña
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San Juan Castle of Águilas
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The castle offers a beautiful view, no wonder that the military chose this in the past.
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Nogalte Castle
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From the other side of the Rambla de Nogalte, we are surprised by a fortification on top of a hill. It is the Castillo de Nogalte, a fortress from the …
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Aledo
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Aledo is a charming little town with excellent views from the "Torre de Homenaje" (keep, literally "tower of honor"). Also worth seeing are the numerous beautiful murals that adorn the otherwise bare walls.
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Viewpoint of Lorca and Lorca Castle
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At the foot of the Castle of Lorca we find this beautiful viewpoint to the beautiful city of Lorca and also behind us, to the Castle. Without a doubt, it …
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Castillo de Xiquena
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Remains of an ancient fortress of Islamic origin erected at the top of a small hill near the Corneros River. The castle was located in a large border space between Granada and Castilla in a permanent state of war.
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Castillo de Chuecos
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This hike is very beautiful, it only goes up at the beginning and down at the end. At the top you walk onto a kind of plateau up to the castle
There is little shade and beautiful distant views
There is little shade and beautiful distant views
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