Castell de Begur, Medieval castle ruins on hilltop in Begur, Spain
Castell de Begur is a ruined medieval fortress perched on a cone-shaped hill at roughly 260 meters elevation. The remains include a circular tower with angled walls and underground chambers that once served the original defensive structure.
The fortress was first recorded in 1019 under the control of Arnust de Begur, who held it as a feudal stronghold for the region. It suffered several destructions over the centuries until British forces detonated explosives there in 1810, ending its military purpose.
The fortress served as a seat of local authority and control over the surrounding lands for centuries. Its presence shaped how the community of Begur developed and saw itself.
The ruins sit at the highest point in Begur and can be reached on foot from the town center. The climb up the hill reveals views gradually, and a short walk leads directly to the summit.
The standing tower holds an old water cistern from the 11th century, showing how occupants stored water on the dry hilltop. This underground chamber was crucial for the fortress to sustain a garrison over time.
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