Castell de Sant Joan

The fortress includes a cylindrical tower measuring 15 meters in height with walls one meter thick and a diameter of 7.25 meters.

The castle first appeared in documents from 1001 when it belonged to the Viscount of Cabrera and served as protection against maritime attacks.

The adjacent chapel of Sant Joan, documented since the 13th century, became a destination for religious pilgrimages during the 17th century.

Visitors can reach the castle by car with available parking or through a marked hiking trail starting from Blanes center.

The fortress housed a military optical telegraph station between 1849 and 1859, marking a brief return to strategic significance after centuries of decline.

Location: Blanes

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.67931,2.79831

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:20