Castle of Santa Àgueda, Medieval castle in Ferreries, Spain
The Castle of Santa Àgueda sits on an elongated plateau at 264 meters elevation, the third highest point on Menorca island. The ruins spread across five hectares and display three construction phases, with a central seven-sided section that originally held sixteen round towers.
The fortress was built between the 10th and 11th centuries during Arab rule and originally had two round towers. These structures were later expanded during the Almoravid period when additional defenses were added.
The castle served as a stronghold of Islamic rule and represented the boundary between two different periods of control on the island. Walking through its remains today shows how the community organized its defense and daily life within these walls.
The site can be reached via an ancient Roman road that winds through the landscape and forms part of the visit experience. The extensive ruins require time to explore, so plan for adequate water and sun protection while walking around.
The round towers varied significantly in size, ranging from about 3.6 to 6 meters in diameter, indicating different functions and construction periods. This variation allows visitors to trace how the defenses evolved across the centuries.
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