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
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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
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
La Mola Castle
La Mola is a small castle overlooking the Sanctuary of Mary Magdalene in the town of Novelda, with a very unusual medieval triangular tower. The… Read More »La Mola Castle
Chulilla Castle
Our visit to the ruins of Chulilla Castle was an afterthought, something to do to fill time after our gorge walk over the suspension bridges.… Read More »Chulilla Castle
Avila City Walls
The medieval city walls of Avila are a UNESCO World Heritage site and are the most complete in Spain, extending for 2.5km with 88 towers.… Read More »Avila City Walls
Segovia Alcazar
Segovia, in north western Spain, is blessed with a trilogy of awesome monuments – the Roman Aquaduct, the medieval Cathedral and the Alcazar. It is… Read More »Segovia Alcazar