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Eagle Castle

Name: Eagle Castle
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Location: Gaucín, Serrania De Ronda, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Hermitage of the Holy Child – Gaucín loop from Barriada La Morena

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2. Hermitage of the Holy Child – Gaucín Public Washhouse loop from El Portichuelo

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3. Gaucín – Gaucín Public Washhouse loop from Gaucín

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Andreas

March 17, 2024

From the Adlerburg (9th century) there is a gigantic view all the way to the Mediterranean. If the weather is perfect you can even see as far as Africa. But even when it's slightly cloudy, as was the case during our visit, the easy climb is definitely worth it. Far away from mass tourism and entry is free.

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Luc

April 23, 2025

The Castle of Águila, also called Gaucín Castle, is a fortress in the municipality of Gaucín in Malaga, Spain. Its name comes from the fact that birds of prey can often be seen there. It is a castle that was built in the Andalusian period and has been rebuilt several times. The wall, the keep, the water reservoirs and an escape mine have been preserved. Guzmán el Bueno died in 1309 near the castle, while trying to conquer it from the Arabs. The Hermitage of the Holy Child is located there. Many eagles live in the area, hence the name. The Eagle Castle was built by the Romans. In the year 914, during the campaign against Belda (Gaucín), the inhabitants of this city witnessed from the castle the burning of the ships of Omar ben Hafsún in Algeciras. Abd al Yabbar, son of Al-Mutamid, conquered the castle of Gauyan (Gaucín) in the 11th century.

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Elevation 670 m

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Tuesday 30 December

12°C

3°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Location: Gaucín, Serrania De Ronda, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Hermitage of the Holy Child – Gaucín loop from Barriada La Morena

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