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The Top 10 Castles around Mancha Alta

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 10

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

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Monastery of Uclés and Castle

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This point is wrong because the town of Uclés is a few kilometers further from here.

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Views of the Castle of Puebla de Almenara

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Although it has a steep slope and a second slope to reach the base of the castle, it is worth getting there to savor the great views of the entire surrounding area.

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Huete

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Although it is a small town with just 1,700 inhabitants, it has a vast historical heritage. Its places of interest include: the urban wall of Andalusian origin, the Castillo de …

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Luján Castle

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It is a 16th century Renaissance-style construction that is based on an old fort house. Due to the thin thickness of its walls and embrasures, it is evident that, rather …

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Castillo de Garcimuñoz

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Built under the order of Garcimuñoz, a knight who accompanied King Alfonso VIII on his conquering crusade, the castle has passed through various owners in the following centuries until, in …

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Almenara Castle

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Also known as Santiago de Jalameña, this fortification dates back to the 12th century and was built on top of an old Arab site.
It was rebuilt between the 14th …

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Castle and church of Huerta de la Obispalía

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The ruins of the old castle stand out as they are on the top of the small hill and next to them is the Renaissance church from the 16th century.

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Castillo de Torrebuceit

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Old fortress of Islamic origin, 13th century. It consists of several buildings, but since it is private, you cannot visit it, at most see the outside if the owners are …

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El Castillejo Castle-Palace

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Ruins of the castle of Saelices. Probably the construction that can be seen today dates from the 16th century.

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Castle of Puebla de Almenara

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You have to climb up to the antenna of the hermitage of the Virgin of Mercy, along the road on the side of the hermitage, it is a tough 400 meters but it is worth it.

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The Top 10 Castles around Mancha Alta

Monastery of Uclés and Castle

Views of the Castle of Puebla de Almenara

Huete

Luján Castle

Castillo de Garcimuñoz

Almenara Castle

Castle and church of Huerta de la Obispalía

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El Castillejo Castle-Palace

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