Castillo de la Estrella, Medieval fortress in Teba, Spain
The castle stands on a limestone hill at 640 meters above sea level, featuring sixteen towers and three entrance gates across its 25,000 square meter area.
Built in the 13th century by Muslims, the fortress played a central role in the battles between Christians and Muslims until its capture by Castilian forces in 1330.
The Alcázar section of the castle contains the Interpretation Center 'Una Cruzada en el Guadalteba', which presents the regional military history through exhibits.
Visitors can reach the castle through the C-342 road connecting Teba to nearby towns of Campillos and Almargen, with regular guided tours available throughout the year.
The fortress includes a barbican wall that served dual purposes: military defense during conflicts and livestock containment during peaceful periods.
Location: Teba
GPS coordinates: 36.97971,-4.91828
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:05
Andalusia offers many sites away from typical tourist routes. This southern region of Spain is home to ancient troglodyte dwellings in Guadix, mountain villages like Zahara de la Sierra perched around medieval castles, and natural parks such as Cabo de Gata-Níjar extending over 50 kilometers of coast. Geological formations include the red volcanic rocks of Riotinto, a result of 5,000 years of mining, and canyons housing 240 Bronze Age dolmens in Gorafe park. Villages like Setenil de las Bodegas feature unique architecture, with houses built beneath natural rock overhangs shaped by the Trejo River. The Castle of La Calahorra, built in 1509 at an altitude of 1200 meters, combines Spanish fortifications with Italian Renaissance decoration. Further north, Baños de la Encina hosts the Burgalimar Castle dating from 968, surrounded by extensive olive groves. These sites showcase different facets of Andalusian heritage, from prehistoric remains to Moorish inscriptions, in environments ranging from mountains to Mediterranean coastal zones.
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