プエルトリャノの洞窟・トップ6

This castle stands on the impressive Alacranejo hill and, despite its original defensive character, it underwent various modifications. Opposite it there is another hill with the ruins of the Salvatierra Castle, in the lands of Calzada de Calatrava. It probably has Arab origins, but it was deeply remodeled with the transfer of the knights of the Order from the Castle of Calatrava La Vieja (Carrión de Calatrava) in 1217, after the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa with the aim of consolidating the defensive line of Sierra Morena. In turn, it is made up of three walled enclosures and is accessed by the original road that was built on the occasion of the visit of Philip II through the Iron Gate, in red volcanic stone. Afterwards, we can find the Gate of the Arches, which allows entry into the parlatorio or courtyard of the convent, the courtyards, the church, the rooms and the refectory. Really, when you walk through it, you can imagine what happened in

On the hill of Cerro de los Molinos, located east of Almodóvar del Campo, you can see the ruins of an old windmill built in the 18th century, near the old castle, hence why this place is popularly known as 'El Castle'. The historic castle was a fortress with four stone towers, surrounded by high walls and thick walls, with a moat around it, built during the Islamic domination of the Peninsula. These data are known from historical documents, but there are no current vestiges of their presence. Like the castles of Caracuel and Calatrava, that of Almodóvar del Campo formed a border with the Christians almost until the taking of Toledo. The collapse and disappearance of this fortress was due to its abandonment due to disuse and the extraction of its materials that have gradually been used for the construction of the new settlement and buildings. From this place you can see the well-known Lagoon perfectly.

On the hill of Cerro de los Molinos, located east of Almodóvar del Campo, you can see the ruins of an old windmill built in the 18th century, near the old castle, hence why this place is popularly known as 'El Castle'. The historic castle was a fortress with four stone towers, surrounded by high walls and thick walls, with a moat around it, built during the Islamic domination of the Peninsula. These data are known from historical documents, but there are no current vestiges of their presence. Like the castles of Caracuel and Calatrava, that of Almodóvar del Campo formed a border with the Christians almost until the taking of Toledo. The collapse and disappearance of this fortress was due to its abandonment due to disuse and the extraction of its materials that have gradually been used for the construction of the new settlement and buildings. From this place you can see the well-known Lagoon perfectly.

Impressive castle and church which is located on top of a hill and which can also be seen from afar. The views of both the castle and the panorama it offers are brutal!

Ruins of the Christian castle of Salvatierra. It is located in front of the castle of Calatrava la Nueva guarding the Port of Calatrava. Very close to it, at a higher point, is the Castillo de los Cristianos or Don Alonso". Both castles can be visited, requesting the visit at the Calzada de Cva tourist office.

One of the set of castles in this area of Calatrava, where in this case the one of Salvatierra is already in ruins, where some of what used to be its walls remain!

From this point and on the hill, from afar you can observe the majestic walls that can be seen on what is called Alto de Calatrava.

Castle of the Christians or Castle of Don Alonso. Difficult to access, steep, stony paths with a considerable slope. To access the place, get information at: turismo@calzadadecalatrava.es