The complex formed by the castle and the wall was configured between the 12th and 16th centuries; since 1966 it has housed the famous Conde de Gondomar National Parador, and today, the site can be visited throughout the year
The Monte do Boi Fortress, also known as Monterreal Castle, is an impressive fortification located in Baiona, Pontevedra. This fortress has a rich history dating back to the 12th and …
The original fortress was built almost a thousand years ago, back in the 10th or perhaps the 11th. The original wall that surrounds the castle dates from the 12th century …
Soutomaior Castle (Galician: Castelo de Soutomaior, Spanish: Castillo de Soutomayor) is a medieval castle located in the municipality of the same name in Galicia, Spain. It is situated about 119 …
The place name itself, "castelo" is a castle in Galician, and the remains of various buildings found indicate that some type of fortified building was located here.
Also known as Belém Tower of Minho, the tower is all that is left of the small fortress built by D. Afonso Henriques around 1130. Most of the fortress was …
The Baiona Parador is located on the Monterreal Peninsula, which allows for 360-degree views, including the marina and the gardens surrounding the fortress. In addition, from the walls and towers …
Castillo de Aldan, a castle facade from the 60s and an incredible medieval aqueduct in the middle of the Bosque encantando (enchanted forest) - always worth a visit!
The Santa Cruz Castle was built in the 16th century with the aim of completing the defensive system of the Coruña bay. After losing its strategic function, it became, already …