Penarroya Castle
The 12th century Hospitallar castle at Penarroya and its impressive 17th century hermitage stand in a magnificent setting next to a reservoir. The castle is… Read More »Penarroya Castle
Europe
Consuegra Castle
The 12th century castle of Consuegra was built by the Hospitallers after the Christian recapture of Toledo and was then restored in the 1960s after… Read More »Consuegra Castle
Belmonte Castle
Belmonte Castle is an iconic 15th century Spanish fortress that now hosts medieval fighting tournaments and starred in the 1961 El Cid film. Visiting Belmonte… Read More »Belmonte Castle
Alarcon Castle and Towers
The castle at Alarcon is a 15th century creation, built on Arab origins. Strategically important at one time it is now a Parador hotel. Our… Read More »Alarcon Castle and Towers
Chinchilla Castle
Built in the 15th century on 10th century Arab foundations the castle at Chinchilla was heavily damaged in 1812 and then used as a prison.… Read More »Chinchilla Castle
Famagusta City Walls
The 3km long city walls of Famagusta still encircle the city in a good state of repair and the rock cut ditch keeps modern development… Read More »Famagusta City Walls
Kyrenia Castle
The current castle at Kyrenia is a 15th century Venetian creation, from Byzantine and crusader roots, dominating the harbour of the city. It withstood several… Read More »Kyrenia Castle
St Hilarion Castle
The ruined Byzantine and Lusignan castle of St Hilarion, in northern Cyprus, dominates a rocky hilltop and commands the Kyrenia – Nicosia road. Built over… Read More »St Hilarion Castle
Castelvecchio
Verona boasts many spectacular sights and the Castelvecchio is surely in the top 3 with its colourful interior and medieval bridge. The castle is a… Read More »Castelvecchio
Almansa Castle
Almansa Castle is a beautifully restored 14th century castle with a great museum and is one of many castles in the Castilla-La Mancha region. We… Read More »Almansa Castle