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The Top 20 Castles in Badajoz

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 Badajoz. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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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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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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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Walled Enclosure (Alcazaba)

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Another of the monuments and symbols of the city is the walled enclosure or Alcazaba whose origin is Templar and dates back to the 13th century, partly built on the …

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Alange Castle

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At the top of the Culebra hill is the Alange castle, a strategic fortress from the 9th century and the site of battles for Arabs and Christians.

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Views of the Alcazaba of Badajoz

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From this side of the Guadiana River you can see the Alcazaba de Badajoz in all its splendor. You can see the towers, walls and how they look at the river. Above, is the Fort of San Cristóbal.

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Magacela Castle

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On the plains of La Serena is the Castle of Magacela. This defense structure in Badajoz is visited for the ruins but also for the views that can be enjoyed from the mount.

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Alcazaba of Mérida

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Arabic Citadel. This great fortress was erected in Muslim Mérida by the Umayyad emir Abderramán II in 835 AD. The person in charge of drawing it up was the architect Abd Allah.

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Castillo de Miraflores

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Of Arab origin, and rebuilt in the 12th century by the Portuguese monarch Alfonso Enríquez, it was later consolidated by the Templars, becoming one of the most important bastions of …

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