Castles in Spain

The Gibralfaro Castle was built in the 14th century to house the troops and protect the Alcazaba, making it the most impregnable fortress in all of Al-Andalus.

The river Aulencia has been well crossed since the precarious wooden bridge was replaced by concrete cairns.
Almost all year round you can pedal on your bike, but you have … read more

The highest peak in the natural park. Here is the Romanesque monastery of Sant Llorenç del Munt (10th century). There is also a very popular restaurant where you can enjoy … read more

The Castle of Santa Bárbara is located at the summit of Mount Benacantil, 166 meters above sea level. It is home to one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, … read more

The Castillo de San Gabriel (Castle of Saint Gabriel) is located on a tiny island called Islote de los Ingleses (Small Island of the English), which can be reached via … read more

The Castle of Burriac, or Castle of Sant Vicenç, is a castle that rises on the hill of Burriac, in the term Cabrera de Mar and touching the one of … read more

The castle consists of a large polygonal enclosure (more than 8,000 square meters) with double and triple defenses forming barbicans, towers, rooms and a large patio or albacar.

Tarifa's most famous sight: massive castle with high walls, from which you have a great view of Morocco. You should plan around an hour for the visit. In the summer … read more

This unfortunately half-dilapidated building is in a prime location. Although it was never a "Castillo", the former monitoring station was given this name. The Castillo Santa Catalina was built in … read more

The tower is called Torre del Tostón; however, the tower never had to actively demonstrate its ability to effectively defend the port of Tostón.
Since with its completion no more pirate raids took place.

The castle was built on top of a Roman villa which, in turn, was probably built on top of an Iberian settlement.
During the Middle Ages it was owned by … read more

Villafranca del Bierzo takes its name from French immigrants who (re)populated the region after the Reconquista and built a castle. Villafranca thus became a stage of the Camino. In later … read more

The Templar castle is located in what was probably originally a Celtic castro, in a position similar to that of others in El Bierzo. Later it is believed that it … read more

The walls around the old town are imposing. UNESCO sees the city fortifications as a prime example, both in terms of fulfilling military requirements and also in terms of Renaissance … read more

Sentmenat Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sentmenat (Barcelona) declared a cultural asset of national interest. The castle is in a strategic place. The façade, oriented to the … read more

One of the best restored and preserved castles in the Valencian Community. It is an Islamic fortification dating from the 10th-11th centuries. Located at the top of the Xivert mountain, … read more

Albarracin, the historic town, is definitely worth an overnight stay, because after 4 p.m. the tourist buses leave the town again and all the streets, squares and sights belong to the residents and the few overnight guests.

High on the top of the mountain is the imposing fortress of the Castle of Cullera. Built by the state of Cordoba in the 9th century for the strategic control … read more

A beautiful old castle from the times when the people of Teguise had to protect themselves from pirates. The climb is short and crisp. You can choose the smooth or … read more

Old village on a rocky plateau, the view alone is worth the ascent