The top of the hill where the ruins of the castle of Peñas Negras are located is not only interesting to visit the ruins of the same but also offers beautiful panoramic views of the entire valley around the town of Mora where olive groves can be seen for kilometers and kilometers .

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JULIO TENDERO ROSELL

March 16, 2025

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This rock fortress, shaped to fit the terrain, has an elongated and irregular shape. Built in the 10th century under Arab rule, it passed into the hands of Alfonso VII and later to the Order of Santiago, to whom it belonged until the 17th century, when King Philip II sold the town of Mora and all its properties, including its castle, to Fernando de Rojas Guevara, becoming part of his lordship.
From its heights, there is a magnificent view of the immense olive grove, which stretches as far as the eye can see.
Admission is free.

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1. Castillo de Mascaraque – Peñas Negras Castle loop from Mascaraque

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2. Mascaraque – Peñas Negras Castle loop from Burguillos de Toledo

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3. Los Yébenes – Peñas Negras Castle loop from Mora

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Elevation 950 m

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Friday 6 February

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Location: Mora, La Mancha, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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