Aguzaderas Castle

El Coronil, Spain

The Castle of Las Aguzaderas is located just outside the town of El Coronil. This curious castle, which appears to have been built by the Moors, was probably erected to defend a spring which was the water source for the fountain of Las Aguzaderas. This area was an intense war zone between the Moors and the Christians during hundreds of years and that made water a precious resource.

There is evidence that this castle was already here in the 14th century, and it is also known that there were modifications made to it in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Address

Unnamed Road, El Coronil, Spain

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Details

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

More Information

www.josemariacastillejo.com
andaluciarustica.com

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Marie Luce Tossings (2 years ago)
If you're in that area, stop by; It's a well conserved widness of the past.

luke matheny (3 years ago)
Great hidden gem

Michael Fox (3 years ago)
Hidden wonder, great fun to visit randomly whilst driving through Andalusia

Manuel rondan (4 years ago)
Relax

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