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The Top 20 Castles in Extremadura

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 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Extremadura. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Monfragüe Castle

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In the heart of the Monfragüe National Park are the ruins of what was formerly a key point in weapons observation work in the Muslim era, the Monfragüe Castle was …

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Historic Centre of Cáceres

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Being able to walk anywhere through its narrow cobblestone streets is like traveling to another era. You will be surrounded by mansions, Renaissance palaces and churches crowned with stork nests …

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Montánchez Castle

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The origins of the castle of Montánchez date back to Roman times (it began to be built at the time of the emperor Caracalla)

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Palace and Tower of the Storks

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Inside it has a patio flanked by four galleries with columns with lowered arches on the ground floor and geminates with a hanging keystone on the upper part.

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Parador Nacional Duques de Feria

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The Parador de Zafra is located in what was once the palace of the Dukes of Feria. The building is a clear example of its long and rich history, which …

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Alcazaba of Badajoz

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Located in the highest part of Badajoz, it was originally built in the year 875 by the hand of Abd-al-Ramman Ibn Marwan "El Yilliqui" and being modified and completed by …

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Cáceres Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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Walking anywhere along its narrow cobblestone streets is like traveling back in time. You'll find yourself surrounded by mansions, Renaissance palaces, and churches crowned with stork nests, and you'll understand …

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Castle of the Towers

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Although the ruins are located in the Badajoz municipality of Monesterio, the closest town is El Real de la Jara, in the province of Seville. It is located on a rocky hillock that serves as its base.

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Torre de Bujaco

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It is a construction of Arab origin and built on Roman ashlars. It stands within the defensive fence of the monumental city of Cáceres. It is 25 meters high and …

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Castillo de las Torres and Dehesa on the Vía de la Plata

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Very rolling track along a section of the Via de la Plata. Near Real de la Jara you can see an old ruined fortress.

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Monfragüe Castle

Historic Centre of Cáceres

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