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The Top 12 Castles around Atarfe

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 12

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

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Alhambra

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Conceived as a military area at the beginning, the Alhambra became the royal residence and the court of Granada, in the mid-13th century, after the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom …

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Nasrid Palaces, Alhambra

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The Patio de los Leones in the Alhambra, built by order of Muhammad V between 1362 and 1391, is the culmination of Nasrid architecture. Its famous fountain is probably its …

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Tower of the Captive

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Tower located on the rampart walkway, it was known in the 16th century as Torre de la Ladrona and de la Sultana. Its name was changed to La Cautiva because …

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Water Tower, Alhambra

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It is one of the largest towers in the Alhambra, located in the southwest corner of the wall near the current main access to the enclosure.

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Torre de la Vela, Alhambra

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The floor of the Torre de la Vela measures 16 meters on each side and 26.80 meters high. The base is solid and has four floors with arches supported by …

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View of the Alhambra from Silla del Moro

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It is located at an altitude of 1013 meters, so the temperature here is cooler than in the city, a good reason to go up on a summer Sunday. This …

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Moclín Castle

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At the eastern end of the Loja region, at an altitude of 1,045 meters, is the town of Mocín. From the highest point of the municipality, where the fortress is …

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The Alcazaba of the Alhambra

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The Alcazaba is, along with Torres Bermejas, the oldest part of the Alhambra. It is thought that before its construction and the arrival of the Muslims in Granada, there were various buildings in the same area.

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Dar-al-Horra Palace🏰 Callejón de las Monjas, Granada

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The palace of Dar al-Horra «House of the honest», located in the Alcazaba Cadima, was part of the great palace of the Zirid king Badis, although archeology has not yet been able to provide convincing data to confirm it.

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View of the Alhambra from Mirador de San Miguel Alto

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The Mirador de San Miguel Alto is one of the highest and most spectacular points in Granada. Located on the hill of San Miguel Alto, about 680 meters above sea …

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View of Moclín and Moclín Castle

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At the eastern end of the Loja region, at 1045 meters above sea level, the town of Moclín is located. From the highest point of the municipality, where the fortress …

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