Château d'Ultrera, Medieval castle ruins in Argelès-sur-Mer, France
The castle remains stand on a rocky peak in the Albères mountains, featuring walls, tower foundations, and a church with its apse still visible.
First documented in 673 CE, the fortress was captured by Visigothic King Wamba and later controlled by Carolingians following the Arab invasion in 811.
The name Ultrera derives from Latin Castrum Vulturarium, meaning Castle of the Vulture, referencing the Egyptian vultures that inhabit the area.
Access to the castle requires a hiking trail with an elevation gain of 426 meters, making proper footwear and physical preparation essential.
The fortress walls contain a cistern system similar to Château d'Opoul, constructed primarily with schist stones in a regular pattern.
Location: Argelès-sur-Mer
Elevation above the sea: 496.5 m
GPS coordinates: 42.51551,2.97926
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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