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Batería de Castillitos

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Batería de Castillitos

Name: Batería de Castillitos
Rating: 2

Recommended by 36 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Regional Sierra de la Muela, Cabo Tiñoso y Roldán

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Location: Cartagena, Campo De Cartagena, Murcia, Spain

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1. Atalayón, Casa de Boletes, Batería de Castillitos – Ruta Circular – Sierra de la Muela, Cabo Tiñoso y Roldán

20.5km

02:08

590m

610m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Batería de Castillitos – Batería de Castillitos loop from Bolnuevo

54.8km

04:05

790m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Batería de Castillitos – Batería de Castillitos loop from Isla Plana

39.5km

03:26

810m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Juanfran Rojo

July 31, 2020

The Bateria de Castillitos, also known as C-1, is a Spanish coastal artillery support fortification located at Cape Tiñoso, within the municipality of Cartagena, and more specifically in the Perín deputation. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest on August 7, 1997.

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DakenH

November 9, 2024

The fortress is known for its extraordinary architecture, designed like a medieval castle, with battlements and towers, making it very different from other military installations of its time. Particularly impressive are the two gigantic Vickers-Armstrongs cannons with a caliber of 38.1 cm and a range of up to 35 kilometers. These cannons were capable of hitting enemy ships far offshore and were considered technologically advanced at the time.

The well-preserved complex allows visitors to explore the rooms and cannon emplacements, gaining an insight into the military history and defense strategies of the early 20th century. The fortress is now a popular tour destination and offers spectacular views over the Mediterranean.

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LaraFY

September 26, 2022

The climb is worth it! The Castillitos Battery, also known as C-1, is a coastal artillery support fortification. its façade was built imitating a medieval castle, following a historicist style with influences from eclecticism and modernism, currents in vogue at that time.

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Location: Cartagena, Campo De Cartagena, Murcia, Spain

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1. Atalayón, Casa de Boletes, Batería de Castillitos – Ruta Circular – Sierra de la Muela, Cabo Tiñoso y Roldán

2. Batería de Castillitos – Batería de Castillitos loop from Bolnuevo

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