The Top 8 Castles around Calicasas
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 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Calicasas. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Calicasas. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 12, 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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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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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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Cogollos de la Vega
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Cogollos de la Vega is a pretty town with important archaeological remains and historical monuments. Its castle dating from the Middle Ages, the watchtower and the Arab baths and the …
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