Aznalmara Castle

Ubrique, Spain

Aznalmara Castle was built int he 13th-14th centuries. It was conquered by the Christian army in 1410 and 1485. Today it lies in ruins.

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Ubrique, Spain
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Fjcrespoes Crespo (10 months ago)
Castle of Arab construction, located near the Tavizna River on the road that goes from the forest to Ubrique. The path begins parallel to the Tavizna River and we must cross to the other bank and climb along a wire fence. The last stretch of your life to the castle is made of small, loose stone and is slippery.
Jesus Guirado Lara (2 years ago)
Incredible route, somewhat hard for older people but the experience has been formidable
MaToro Car (4 years ago)
The views are more beautiful than what remains of the Castle, practically demolished. The ascent is a bit complicated and is not signposted. Good route for hiking but if you don't know it or don't have the Track on an app you may get lost, it is not signposted. It's worth getting to the top.
Auroray JG (5 years ago)
El castillo está en ruinas.Apenas hay unos cuantos muros en pie.Yo fui allí de senderismo y hay que subir bastante para llegar hasta él
Stephen Jenkins (5 years ago)
Nice views from the top but not really worth the trek in July. All the paths were over grown and the were all spikey bushes or thorns. We pushed through out of pure stubbornness.
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