Name: Castle of Cañete la Real (Hisn Qannit)
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Location: Cañete La Real, Norte O Antequera, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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1. El Padrastro Rock Face – View of Cañete la Real loop from Cañete la Real

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October 24, 2023

This Festung has more Names bzw. Schreibweisen, U.A.:

Castle of Hins-Canit

Castle of Hisn-Canit

Castle of Hisn Qannit

Castle Hins Qannit

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August 17, 2025

Cañete la Real Castle, also known as Hins-Canit Castle or Hisn Qannit, is an impressive fortress located on a hilltop southwest of the municipality of Cañete la Real, in the province of Málaga.

Its origins date back to the 9th century, during the Muslim period.

It was a key bastion in the Muladi revolt against the Caliphate of Córdoba, led by Omar ibn Hafsún.

In 906, it was reconquered by the Muslims and later passed into Christian hands in 1330 under King Alfonso XI.

It changed hands several times between Muslims and Christians until its final conquest in 1482, when it was handed over to the House of Osuna.

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Location: Cañete La Real, Norte O Antequera, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

Castle of Cañete la Real (Hisn Qannit)

1. El Padrastro Rock Face – View of Cañete la Real loop from Cañete la Real

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