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Castro Castle

Name: Castro Castle
Rating: 2

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Please check local regulations for: Parc Natural de la Serra d'Espadà

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Location: Alfondeguilla, La Plana, Castellón, Spain

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1. Parque Natural de la Serra d'Espadà — Circular from Chovar to Castell de Castro

12.9km

04:36

550m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Climb to Castillo de Castro – Sierra del Espadán

15.7km

05:53

800m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Castro Castle loop from Alfondeguilla

9.73km

03:59

520m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Datsusara Outdoors

August 9, 2022

These are the ruins of an ancient fortification of Arab origin. Its history dates back to shortly before the Christian era and it served as a watchtower.

Unfortunately the ruins are abandoned, but, even so, it is a wonderful place for its spectacular views.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

September 23, 2022

Ruins of the Castillo de Castro, a place from where incredible panoramic views of the mountains are obtained, a reward for the effort to climb up there.

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Werner K

December 27, 2023

The Castro Castle, an Arab fortress with an impressive watchtower at a height of about 780 m, was a fundamental bastion of the Moorish resistance at the time of their expulsion.
It was taken by the Duke of Segorbe and General Cavanilles after the Castillo de Aín had also fallen. It was also used in the Carlist Wars.
The castle covers an area of about 2,000 m2, where two parts can be distinguished: the "Albacar", a fortified refuge for
the inhabitants of the towns dependent on the fortress; and on the other side, the castle itself, which presided
surrounded by a large keep that was demolished in 1938 during the Civil War.
The views are impressively beautiful.

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Location: Alfondeguilla, La Plana, Castellón, Spain

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Castro Castle

1. Parque Natural de la Serra d'Espadà — Circular from Chovar to Castell de Castro

2. Climb to Castillo de Castro – Sierra del Espadán

3. Castro Castle loop from Alfondeguilla

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