The Top 20 Castles in the Cantabrian Mountains
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 the Cantabrian Mountains. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Cantabrian Mountains. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 15, 2025
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.
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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 …
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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 …
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San Vicente de la Barquera is an impressive fishing village located in the heart of the Oyambre natural park. Located between two estuaries, San Vicente faces the sea. The landscape …
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It is the Castle of the Templars, not of the count
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In the year 1486 King Don Fernando the Catholic moved to the Castle of Corullón, then the residence of Doña Juana Osorio and Don Luis Pimentel, for the creation of …
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The Sobrellano Palace, also known as the Palace of the Marquis of Comillas, located in the town of Comillas (Cantabria, Spain) was the work of the Catalan architect Joan Martorell …
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The Lambrión Chupacandiles statue in Ponferrada is a bronze tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the local Semana Santa tradition. Installed in 2024 at the Church of …
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Built on another previous palace of which some fragments are preserved. The original foundation of the building is not documented. The Asturian Estrada family was ruler of the Llanes castle …
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If you are interested in visiting the castle, keep in mind that it opens its doors on specific dates. For example, during the May 1 long weekend, visiting hours are …
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