Castillo de Guadalest
An important Moorish fortress from the 11th century, the Castillo de Guadalest was largely destroyed and evacuated in 1848. There is very little remaining of… Read More »Castillo de Guadalest
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Castillo de Velez-Blanco
The Castillo de Velez-Blanco is a 16th century fortified palace that retains its outer grandeur despite centuries of abandonment and looting. The castle is in… Read More »Castillo de Velez-Blanco
Villena Atalaya Castle
Villena Castle, or Atalaya Castle, is situated in the town of Villena and has a long history as well as being nicely restored. Correctly known… Read More »Villena Atalaya Castle
Altamera Castle
When we visited the Costa Blanca it is quite a struggle to find historical sites amongst the modern tourist developments but Altamera Castle, in Elche,… Read More »Altamera Castle
Ponferrada Castle
Ponferrada is probably the best castle we didn’t quite visit, known as the Castle of the Templars, it is a restored twelfth century fortress in… Read More »Ponferrada Castle
San Vicente de la Barquera
San Vicente de la Barquera is a gorgeous coastal town in northern Spain with an array of medieval monuments including the Castillo del Rey. The… Read More »San Vicente de la Barquera
The Alhambra
Part fortification, part palace and part pleasure garden, the Alhambra is one of the most beautiful and evocative buildings to visit in Europe. The subtle… Read More »The Alhambra
Gibraltar
The fortifications of Gibraltar are an incredibly evocative place to visit, having been fought over for many centuries. This remarkable peninsula is visible for miles… Read More »Gibraltar
Tarifa Castle
Tarifa is a fantastic castle to visit, with views across to Morocco the fortress is a single minded defensive building. The map shows the location… Read More »Tarifa Castle
Cordoba Alcazar
Cordoba is a fabulous city to visit and the Alcazar is a glorious fusion of Moorish and Spanish architecture. Now known as “The Palace of… Read More »Cordoba Alcazar