Castro de los Castillejos

Castro de los Castillejos is an archaeological site in Sanchorreja located at over 1500 meters elevation, spreading across a large area. It contains the remains of rectangular houses with packed earth floors and various defensive structures that reveal how people lived and protected themselves here.

The settlement originated in prehistoric times and was destroyed around 400 BCE, before Roman influence reached other fortified sites in the region. Archaeological excavations since the 1930s have uncovered the earlier cultures that lived there.

The site displays features from two settlement phases, revealing pottery and structures from the Cogotas I culture and the Early Iron Age II period. Visitors can observe these layers in the remains and understand how life changed across generations of occupation.

The site is located at higher elevation and offers broad views across the plateau and valley below. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and expect uneven terrain, as this is an open-air archaeological site.

The site shows houses whose ground plans were traced by hand in clay, a sign that residents planned and measured the space before building. Such markings are rarely preserved and reveal the care taken in preparing settlements.

Location: Sanchorreja

GPS coordinates: 40.65967,-4.87883

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43