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The Top 17 Castles around Palancia

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 17

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

Last updated: December 23, 2025

Historic center of Jérica

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This charming village with over 1,600 inhabitants has a very charming center, beautiful historic buildings, and charming steep alleys.
Jerica is located in the Valencian Community in the province of Castellón at an altitude of 523 meters.

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Jinquer

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Ruins of the old castle and town of Xinquer. You can visit it on foot and get to the place by mtb along the Jinquer Track.
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Segorbe

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If you like charming towns with narrow streets, you cannot miss out on visiting Segorbe. A very picturesque town, of great cultural, historical and scenic interest with very attractive and …

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Jérica

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Jérica is a beautiful mountain village in the province of Castellón, in the Valencian Community. With just over 1,500 inhabitants, Xèrica (in Valencian) is an attractive option for a rural getaway thanks to its landscape and rustic architecture.

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Star Castle

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Located at the top of Cerro de Sopeña, this site was the center of power of Alto Palancia for more than 1000 years. History tells that Iberians, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, …

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Benalí Castle

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This castle belonged to Eslida who, after its conquest by Jaime I, passed to the lordship of Jerica with Alcudia de Veo and Sueras in the year 1238.

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Views of the Castle of Eslida

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Eslida Castle, historical remains of Arab origin. It is located at 442 meters of altitude to the west of Eslida

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Almonecir Castle

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The castle of Almonecir (12th century) is located in the municipality of Vall de Almonacid on a promontory in the center of the valley, being of a mountainous type with …

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Castillo de Mauz

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This Route, within the moderate category, has been very interesting and fun for us, we have found sections that are more expensive to access and by making a circular route it has allowed us to change the landscape.

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Castillo de la Alquería (Montanejos Ruins)

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Also known as Alquería Castle, the ruins are located on the top of a mountain in a strategic location as it overlooks the valley and the Mijares River. Built for …

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