Castell d'Alaró, Rock castle in Tramuntana Mountains, Mallorca, Spain
The stone fortress stands at 822 meters elevation on Puig d'Alaró peak, featuring defensive walls, entrance gates, and watchtowers against the mountain backdrop.
First documented in 902 during Muslim rule, the castle served as a refuge during the Catalan conquest by King Jaume I in 1229.
The Gothic chapel within the castle walls represents the integration of military defense and religious practices in medieval Mallorcan architecture.
Visitors can reach the castle through a 4.2-kilometer hiking trail from Alaró town, with the journey taking approximately three hours and forty-five minutes.
The fortress walls incorporate natural rock formations of the mountain, creating a defensive structure that proved impenetrable throughout its military history.
Location: Alaró
Elevation above the sea: 822 m
GPS coordinates: 39.73389,2.79169
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:53
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Cúber
5.6 km
Barranc de Biniaraix
5.2 km
Puig de l'Ofre
3.9 km
Els Cornadors
5 km
Avenc de Son Pou
4 km
Solleric
1.7 km
Coma-sema
2.6 km
Puig d'Alcadena
1.9 km
Estorell
3.7 km
Torrent d'Almadrà
3.6 km
La Bastida d'Alaró
2.8 km
Puig del Castell d'Alaró
242 m
Talaiot de Coma-sema
2.9 km
Coma de Son Torrella
5.4 km
Puig del Coll del Jou
4.1 km
Torrent de Binimorat
5.1 km
Els Tossals Verds
4.9 km
Oliclar
2.8 km
Puig de sa Rateta
4.2 km
Morro de Cúber
5.3 km
Can Morei
4.6 km
Puig de na Franquesa
4.1 km
Penyal Xapat
5.9 km
Cornador Gran
4.8 km
Presa de Cúber
5.2 km
Talaiot de Son Palou
5.4 km
Castellot del Fideicomís
3.6 km
Creu d'en Coix
3.2 kmReviews
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