Higuera de Vargas Castle

The Castle of Higuera de Vargas, also known as the Castle of El Coso, is a 14th-century fortress. The castle was initially owned by the Knights Templar through a donation by King Alfonso IX, but they held it for only a few years. In 1374, King Alfonso II donated it to Alfonso Fernández de Vargas. Alongside the fortification, a village grew that took the name of the family who owned the castle. Ultimately, it became the possession of the Duke of Feria when the previous owners did not have a direct male heir.

The castle It has a square-shaped plan, and only one of the octagonal section towers remains, out of the four that, it seems, were once located at the corners of the courtyard. Most of the construction is made of rubble, stonework, and ashlar. Like many castles in the region, it has rows of bricks that serve a decorative purpose, situated beneath the battlements and merlons. The northeast and northwest sides, as well as the southwest side, are mostly concealed by houses that have been built adjacent to the castle. Only on the southeast side, facing the town square, does it have the appearance of a palatial residence.

Address

Plaza Castillo 10, Higuera de Vargas, Spain

Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain