루이데라‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪5‬개의 동굴

Spectacular views: The castle stands atop a rocky outcrop beside the reservoir, offering unique panoramic views of the marsh and the beginning of the Ruidera Lakes. Many travelers consider it the best viewpoint in the area.

Beautiful views

Beautiful castle ruins on top of the swamp

The fortress was originally a Muslim fort, which passed into Christian hands in 1198, remaining in the hands of the Order of Saint John in 1215, although it was conquered with the help of the Order of Santiago. Legend has it that after taking the fortress, the image of Our Lady of Peñarroya was found, venerated ever since by the residents of Argamasilla de Alba and La Solana, who share the patron saint.

Well-preserved castle located next to the reservoir of the same name. Can visit. Inside there is a small store with soft drinks, snacks, etc.

Castle of Muslim origin, built around the 12th century and which passed into Christian hands after the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, it is a military type castle with a walled enclosure, of which today only remains are preserved. of a tower and part of the wall. But like the Montesinos Cave, the greatest importance of the castle may be literary, since around the castle there are the oldest known medieval romances, those of "ROSAFLORIDA AND FONTEFRIDA", Rosaflorida, is the owner of the castle in love with the noble Montesinos and Fontefrida is the fountain at the entrance to the castle.

Castle that is located at the foot of Arroyo Alarconcillo and that, taking advantage of its riverbed on one of the hills in the middle of it, there are the ruins of what was an old castle.

From this point there are exceptional views of the Peñarrola Castle and, in the background, the Peñarroya Reservoir.