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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November 9, 2024

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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 …

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September 26, 2022

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

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02:08

590m

610m

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Batería de Castillitos – Batería de Castillitos loop from Playa de Bolnuevo

54.2km

04:01

790m

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Canyon of the Rambla del Cañar – Batería de Castillitos loop from San Isidro

60.1km

05:21

1,380m

1,370m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Cartagena, Campo De Cartagena, Murcia, Spain

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

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Batería de Castillitos – Batería de Castillitos loop from Playa de Bolnuevo

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Canyon of the Rambla del Cañar – Batería de Castillitos loop from San Isidro

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