Castle of Burriac, Medieval castle on Burriac hill, Cabrera de Mar, Spain
The stone structure of Burriac Castle stands at the summit of a hill, offering views across the Mediterranean Sea and Catalonian landscape.
Dating from the 11th century, Burriac Castle functioned as a strategic watchtower to monitor maritime activities and protect against coastal invasions.
The castle received recognition as a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 1988, marking its importance in Spanish architectural heritage.
Visitors can reach the castle through multiple hiking trails, with the SL-C 115 path starting from Cabrera de Mar providing the most direct access.
The castle remains include defensive walls and towers that demonstrate medieval military engineering techniques used in coastal fortifications.
Location: Cabrera de Mar
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 392 m
Address: Turó de Burriac
GPS coordinates: 41.53766,2.38682
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:59
In rural Catalonia, medieval villages, monasteries and natural areas stand preserved. The region features Roman villas, Gothic churches, castle ruins and waterfalls. These locations spread from mountains to Mediterranean coast.
Cal Frares
1.4 km
Montcabrer (Cabrils)
1.3 km
Burriac hill
43 m
Torre Amatller
1.4 km
Jaciment de Can Modolell
405 m
Turó de l'Infern
1.2 km
Can Bartomeu (Cabrera de Mar)
825 m
Santa Helena d'Agell
1.5 km
Can Baladia
1.5 km
Els Frares (Cabrera de Mar)
1.4 km
Sant Feliu de Cabrera
1.2 km
Creu del Bei
749 m
Can Peix
1.5 km
Cova dels Tres Cercles
1.5 km
Can Ballot
1.3 km
Cau de les Formigues
1.6 km
Ca l'Alzina
1.4 km
Font
1.2 km
Town hall of Cabrera de Mar
1.4 km
Can Damm
1.4 km
Can Mallol
1.4 km
Surera de Burriac
694 m
Sant Sebastià de Cabrera de Mar
1.4 km
Mas Cavaller
1.5 km
Can Rodon
1.3 km
Font d'en Ballot
1.2 km
Mas Roqueta
1.4 km
Can Moreu
1.6 kmReviews
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