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The 10 Best Castles in Spain, Spain
Coordinates: 40°N 4°W / 40°N 4°W / 40; -4
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1. Castell de Bellver
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,567 reviews
This large, 14th century castle overlooking the town of Palma now houses a museum.
Reviewed By Ametjs - Palma de Mallorca, Spain
History, Wonderful Green wood, Amazing view on Palma bay and town, Incredible Good energy❤ ????...MiaMallorca????
2. The Alhambra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42,039 reviews
The second most visited site in Europe: this breathtaking palace-city is a sophisticated blend of medieval Islamic, Renaissance Christian and modern architectural styles..
Reviewed By 381lianem
A wonderful experience, palaces, wonderful gardens, etc etc. take time to explore, best on your own ... book online the general day pass on the official Alhambra site (well in advance/months before you plan to go, as they are sold out fast) and take the time to enjoy the vast „Alhambra sight in the different day lights. Take Buslinie C32 and C 31 to get to the main entrance of the Alhambra ( Tickets 1,40€/person, available on the bus), it is quite a steep walk from the city center...
3. Palacio Real de La Magdalena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,551 reviews
Reviewed By Zugersee53 - Nicosia, Cyprus
Great outside walk around the building with excellent views in all directions. A must to participate on the guided tours inside the building. Guided tour is in Spanish.
4. Castillo de Gibralfaro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,887 reviews
Reviewed By simono440 - Scarborough, United Kingdom
We got up here using the hop on hop off red bus tour, you can walk up but that didn’t look like much fun. It cost a couple of euros each to get in. All the signs / info is in Spanish so I can’t tell you much about it’s history, there is a small museum in the middle with a variety of exhibits & some fantastic model soldiers to see. We went for the views & were not disappointed. Worth the entrance price for that. Had a beer whilst looking out over the harbour, all very nice. Watch your feet though, some of steps are at really odd heights & some of the cobbles could be “trippers”. Spent a very pleasant hour up here.
5. Castell de Eivissa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,702 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile642840
Walled town ibiza has stunning views from the top.A good walk uphill to get to top and see the cathedral but worth every step. Lots of lovely little shops bars and restaurants to pass the time and relax after the walk to the top
6. Alcazar of Segovia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,016 reviews
Fortress of the Kings of Castile and Royal School of Artillery Its picture has been around the world: a unique fairy tale-like palace that brings together architectural tastes of different monarchs. It tells -to all those who come to know it- ancient palatial stories. Austere, as they were the Castilian kings, raised on the rock at the confluence of the valleys of the rivers Eresma and Clamores, the Alcazar seems to watch over the city. Its beautiful Tower keep, often compared to the bow of a boat sailing between the two rivers, is of a stunning beauty. Tourists are amazed to realize that the fortress is a living part of this Castilian city, chosen as a place of residence for many of the monarchs of the Trastamara dynasty.
Reviewed By LaurieB980 - Portland, United States
Our tour guide took us here to this city, a UNESCO site, for a tour which included this beautiful castle in Segovia. It is said that Walt Disney used this castle as well as the Neuschwanstein castle in Germany as his inspiration for the castle at Disneyland, and we could see why! It is built high on what seems like a huge rocky formation with sheer dropoffs on many of the castle sides. The day we were there and outside looking over the edge, a sharp wind came up along with rain, and we had to be careful not to get blown away! We heard that they often have to close the terrace due to the high wind possibly blowing people over the edge down many feet below!! It is a great place to visit, and well worth the hour or so drive from Madrid.
7. Castillo de Colomares
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
All year open from Wednesday to Sunday. Visit our webpage for further info.
Reviewed By Twotoneskaman
We were staying in Benalmadena Pueblo and this was just a short 15-20 minute walk down hill (but a steep walk back up) from where we were staying.The entrance fee was just €2.00 which was great value and in our opinion was well worth a visit.
8. Castell de Sant Ferran
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 765 reviews
Reviewed By L7613PTjohnh - Quillan, France
Walking up from the Hotel Emporda is a treat in itself. There is a 3.5km footpath all around the perimiter of the fort. Well worth the walk with marvellous view. Tak water, the walk lasts around 60 to 90 minutes depending on how often you stop. DIRECTIONS - go to the Hotel Emporda - take the road opposite and follow to the top. At the top there is a T junction - turn left - follow the road then dirt track up the hill. You come out at the car park / main entrance. Lovely healthy walk
9. Castillo de Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,504 reviews
Perched on a hillside, this historic 16th-century castle and fortress overlooks the town of Alicante.
Reviewed By CorkTony - Cork, Ireland
Excellent few hours the walk up past all the old alley and old house was like a walk back in time The when you get to the castle it’s amazing the 360 views of Alicante are breathtaking definitely worth the hike up There is a lift for those that don’t fancy the walk up
10. Castle Of Lorca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 695 reviews
The Castle of Lorca is the hallmark of the city, symbol of power and the incessant struggle between the Nasrid kingdom of Granada and the Crown of Castile. The castle-fortress is a place where history is lived first hand through exhibitions, workshops for the whole family, guided tours and extraordinary activities throughout the year. In this space, Ben Sakar (the Hawk's Son), the virtual mascot of the castle will show you scenarios as emblematic as the walls, the stables, the cisterns, the Tower of the Spur, the Tower Alfonsina or the Jewish Synagogue.
Reviewed By T2246HNmelissar - Kellyville, Australia
A wonderful place to visit, we went for the longer tour and enjoyed seeing the Jewish Synagogue as part of this trip.
