Castillo de Guzmán el Bueno was restored in the first half of the 17th century, when it still maintained its defensive activity as a bastion against the Barbary piracy that devastated these coasts during the 16th and 17th centuries.
This unfortunately half-dilapidated building is in a prime location. Although it was never a "Castillo", the former monitoring station was given this name. The Castillo Santa Catalina was built in …
The castle is located in the part of Castellar de la Frontera called "Castellar viejo" on a mountain in the Alcornocales Natural Park. Right next to it is a park …
Jimena Castle, dating from the 8th century, is located on a promontory that offers a beautiful view of the town of Jimena de la Frontera. It was declared a site of cultural interest in 1931.