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Gigonza Castle is a medieval fortress of Muslim origin located in the province of Cádiz, in the municipality of San José del Valle. It was built on the ruins of an ancient Roman city called Saguntia, which means “fort.” The castle has a square plan with two sections, a keep with dungeons, a parade ground with a dovecote and a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Next to the castle are the remains of sulfur water baths that were very popular for their healing properties.

One of the best preserved specimens in the region and that is how they try to keep it by avoiding major restoration works. The castle is of Andalusian origin and its architecture clearly indicates this. It has a rectangular floor plan with a 2-storey tower surrounded by a central square and the main access door that bears the Casa de Arcos coat of arms.

Alcalá is part of the Ruta del Toro - a tourist itinerary in the province of Cádiz that runs through cattle-raising areas where fighting bulls and the retinta autochthonous breed, prized for its meat, are bred.

From this viewpoint we can enjoy the landscapes of the natural park and El Picacho (884 m a.s.l.)

Bridge in the Guadalcacín Reservoir, from here we can enjoy views of the swamp on one side and the Alcornocales Natural Park on the other

Mandatory stop in the heart of Los Alcornocales Park

Nice and good mountain cuisine