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    Location: Vélez-Blanco, Los Velez, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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    December 8, 2024

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    Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.
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    June 15, 2025

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    Vélez-Blanco Castle, located in the municipality of the same name in the province of Almería (Andalusia), is a jewel of the Spanish Renaissance that combines military and palatial elements.
    Construction began in 1506 by Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, the first Marquis of Vélez, on the remains of an ancient Islamic citadel.
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    June 15, 2025

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    Vélez-Blanco Castle, located in the municipality of the same name in the province of Almería (Andalusia), is a jewel of the Spanish Renaissance that combines military and palatial elements.
    Construction began in 1506 by Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, the first Marquis of Vélez, on the remains of an ancient Islamic citadel.
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    1. Castillo de Vélez-Blanco — circular by the Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

    41.7km

    03:40

    840m

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 1,090 m

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    Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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