Castillo de Santa Cruz, Military castle on Santa Cruz Island, Oleiros, Spain.
The stone fortress stands on a small island connected to the mainland, featuring defensive walls and circular towers at each corner of the structure.
This maritime defense structure from the 16th century protected the Bay of A Coruña against attacks from English corsairs and Dutch naval forces.
The castle now functions as the National Center for Environmental Education, hosting exhibitions about marine ecology and coastal conservation programs.
Visitors can reach the castle by walking across the stone bridge from Oleiros, with guided tours available from Tuesday through Sunday.
The castle contains a specialized library with over 15,000 volumes dedicated to marine biology and environmental sciences of the Galician coast.
Location: Liáns, Oleiros
GPS coordinates: 43.34830,-8.35000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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