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The Top 9 Castles around Don Benito

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 9

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

Last updated: November 21, 2025

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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Roman Theater and Castle of Medellín

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The Roman Theater of Medellín is an architectural and cultural jewel located on the southern slope of Cerro del Castillo, in the town of Medellín, Badajoz. This ancient theater, under the shadow of a castle, has a truly exceptional location.

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Castle and Palace of the Orellana

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It is a 15th century military fortress rebuilt as a palace in the 16th century and built in the municipality of Orellana la Vieja.
The building's patio stood out, formed …

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Orellana de la Sierra Village

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This town, popularly known as Orellanita, is connected, according to some legends, with Roman times, specifically with a Roman legion called Aurelia, supposedly based in this place, from which the …

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Medellín Castle and Roman Theatre

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Impressive Roman theater and Bronze Age archaeological site, located on Castle Hill, in the town of Medellín. The castle dates back to the 13th century and can be visited every …

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Views of Medellín Castle

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Medellín Castle is a 13th century fortress that rises above the town and the Guadiana River. Furthermore, a Roman theater survives in its surroundings, which attests to the importance of this ancient site.

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Views of the castle by the Guadiana River

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The Río Ortiga at this point near Medellin joins the Río Guadiana and circles the hill where the Castle is located at the top. Beautiful way!

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Views of the Castle of the County of Medellín

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In the passage of the Río Ortiga through the center of Medellin, we find this path that passes by the side of the river itself and that, in addition, you …

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Castillo de la Pajosa

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Also called Casa del Conde, it is a castle that rises on one of the southern slopes of the Sierra de la Utrera.

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