Castalla Castle

Castalla, Spain

Castalla Castle sits on a hill overlooking the valley and the town is around. Although its origins are Moorish, the current structure dates from medieval times. James I of Aragon took the castle from the Moors after the conquest of Biar and integrated it into the Kingdom of Valencia, under the Treaty of Almizra (1244), was in Castalla border with Castile. For this reason, started rebuilding the castle and was consecrated the first church in the place where the present chapel of the Blood.

The Torre Grossa tower was added in the 16th century in order to keep a lookout for pirate raids from the Mediterranean Sea.

Address

Calle Carril de la Sang 1, Castalla, Spain

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.spain.info

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jackie Lyons (6 months ago)
This is a very unusual Castle which was great to visit, loads of history which you can watch a short film in English about it. €3 to get in. Well worth a visit.

Frank XRI DE (10 months ago)
No princess here anymore. But beautiful place.

Wojciech Galazka (12 months ago)
Must visit castle. Well maintained with lots of information of the history of thebregion and the castle itself.

Jérôme (13 months ago)
Spectacular and so well kept! Worth a visit!

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