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The Top 19 Castles in Zamora

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 19

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

Last updated: December 22, 2025

Castle of Zamora

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Although it was never a palatial castle but a fortress in which to protect itself and the city, it is the element that best defines the history of Zamora, receiving, …

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Old Town of Puebla de Sanabria

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It is known mainly thanks to the Sanabria Lake Natural Park. In this place is the largest glacial lake in the Iberian Peninsula (and one of the largest in all of Europe).

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Castle of the Counts of Benavente

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Imposing castle from the 15th century, a military fortress that was destroyed in the late 18th century and early 19th century during the War of Independence with Portugal and France. …

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Castle of the Counts of Benavente

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Built in the s. XV by the Pimentel family after taking control of the region, the fortress would witness the wars with Portugal in the s. XVIII and the War …

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Viewpoint located right next to the castle, it offers beautiful views of Puebla de Sanabria and the San Francisco Bridge over the Tera River.

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Benavente

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Benavente is a crossroads of both roads and rivers. Its settlement has given shelter to pilgrims, troops and even Napoleon who, on his way to Astorga, lodged his troops leaving …

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Castle of Zamora

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Dating from the middle of the 11th century and built on the irregular shape of the land, the spectacular castle of Zamora protects the city from the top of the …

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Villalonso Castle

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The current castle was built in the 15th century on the site of an earlier 13th-century fortification, which belonged to the Order of Alcántara.

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Alcázar de Toro

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The Alcázar of Toro is a historic fortification located in the town of Toro (Zamora, Castile and León), with great heritage and scenic value.

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Alba Castle

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Fortress on a defensive hill that dominates the Aliste river. The ruined castle offers spectacular views of the river canyon.

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The Top 19 Castles in Zamora

Castle of Zamora

Old Town of Puebla de Sanabria

Castle of the Counts of Benavente

Castle of the Counts of Benavente

Viewpoint

Benavente

Castle of Zamora

Villalonso Castle

Alcázar de Toro

Alba Castle

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