There are over 270 castles in Andalucia. Most were built by the Muslims and Christians between the 10th and 15th centuries during the long reconquest. Here are our favourites.
/gibralfaro-from-alcazabar-sm.webp)
Once considered the most impregnable fortress in Spain, the Gibralfaro (Castle) overlooks and protects the Malaga Alcazaba, both ... >>>
Looking for a one-of-a-kinda stay for your Andalucian holiday? Look no further than the beautiful paradors in Andalucia! ... >>>
Castellar de la Frontera is a Mediaeval town in Los Alcornocales Natural Park in Cadiz province, Andalucia, Spain. Within the cas ... >>>
Castillo Suhail overlooking Fuengirola in Malaga province, Andalucia, is a fortress built during the Moorish occupation. Renovate ... >>>
San Miguel Castle was built by the Phoenicians and modified by the Romans, Muslims and Christians ... >>>
The Castillo de Santa Ana, or Roquetas Castle, has had numerous face-lifts during its 700 year history. ... >>>
Batería de San Juan de Terreros, also known as Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros is a good example of one of the coastal defe ... >>>
Discover the best tips to visit the Alhambra in Granada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most popular tourist attraction in ... >>>
Although Fortaleza de la Mota at Alcalá la Real has its foundations in the 8th century AD, the remains you see today are mainly ... >>>
Castillo de Santa Catalina overlooking Jaen city in Andalucia, an 11th century Muslim castle. ... >>>
Castillo de Baños, in the Jaén town of Baños de la Encina is the oldest castle in Spain and the second oldest in Europe. It wa ... >>>
The castle at Hornos del Segura is in use today as a museum and cosmolarium ... >>>
Segura de la Sierra Castle in Jaen province was a key fortress on the border between Muslims and Christians for two hundred years ... >>>
© Visit-Andalucia 2015 - 2024
