Castillo de las Aguzaderas, Medieval fortress in El Coronil, Spain.
Description
Castillo de las Aguzaderas is a medieval fortress in El Coronil with six named defensive towers: Torre de Cote, Bollo, Lopera, Águila, Alocaz, and Llado. The towers are positioned around the perimeter walls and remain the most distinctive features visible today.
History
Built by Moors in the 14th century, the fortress protected the local water spring and strategic land routes. Later modifications during the 15th and 16th centuries reflected changes in military technology and tactics.
Culture
The castle takes its name from the natural spring that once supplied water to the surrounding community. Visitors can see how the fortress was designed around this vital resource.
Practical
The fortress sits in a valley rather than on high ground and welcomes visitors year-round without entrance fees or scheduled hours. The site has no formal services, so exploring the towers and walls requires self-guided walking.
Did you know?
The fortress was built specifically to protect a vital water spring rather than for purely defensive purposes on higher ground. This resource-focused design reveals how medieval builders adapted fortifications to local survival needs.
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