Mayoralgo Castle

Aldea del Cano, Spain

Mayoralgo Castle was built in the 13th century after Christian Reconquista. It was enlarged and the tower was erected in the early 14th century. The castle was abandoned in the 16th century and today still remarkable ruins remain. The site is privately owned.

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Aldea del Cano, Spain
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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www.turismoextremadura.com

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Revu Mac Taylor! (2 years ago)
From the road it can be seen. It is not a big castle but it allows you to imagine another time.
Jose Barroso Mayo (3 years ago)
You enter through an access gate to the fortress farmhouse. It is not locked and although there is a livestock farm with permanent staff, at no time did they prevent my passage or bother me. A very curious place that shows the economic importance it once had... In the last photo you can see the Garabato castle in the background. I didn't go there because it was getting late, but you could walk perfectly. It was about 150 meters from the fortified farmhouse.
Pablo Santos Rodríguez (4 years ago)
Very nice from the road, I want to see it...
Eva Díaz Villa (4 years ago)
I met it through Art in Ruins not knowing it belonged on private property, I wish I could see it up close with no problem!
Roberto gomez (5 years ago)
A priori interesting castle, which can be seen from the road... but it is a private property, difficult to access
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