This spectacular castle has its origins in a 12th century fortification. It was located here to dominate the valley of the Verdugo River and control communications from north to south. Furthermore, it was close to the coast but far enough away to be safe from raids by pirates, Normans or Turks.

In the 15th century it went from being a defense tower to a fortress with a double walled enclosure. At that time, the nobleman Pedro Álvarez de Sotomayor occupied the castle. In the 19th century, the Marquis de la Vega de Armijo had the Galería de Damas built, converting part of the fortress into a neo-Gothic palace that the family used as a summer residence. The surrounding park and gardens were also added at this time.

The next owner was the niece of the marquis, María Vinyals, a writer, polyglot and tireless defender of women. Known as the Red Marchioness, she turned the castle into a meeting place for artists.

The castle went up for auction in 1917, entering a period of decline that ended when in 1982 it was acquired by the Pontevedra Provincial Council, which completely rehabilitated it and turned its interior into a museum.

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TenaciousD

October 11, 2022

Impressive medieval stone castle that dominates the valley of the River Verdugo. The gardens are amazing and well worth the time.

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