Castell de Castro, Medieval castle in Alfondeguilla, Spain.
Castell de Castro is a medieval stone fortress at 787 meters elevation with defensive walls and a central keep tower, surrounded by natural cliff formations. The site uses the steep terrain as additional protection and sits on a strategically positioned mountainside.
The fortress was built during the Islamic medieval period and served as a strategic watchtower before the Christian era in the Valencia region. After conquest, it retained military importance as a fortification under new rule.
The fortress carries official recognition as a Cultural Asset, showing how people in the Valencia region defended their lands during medieval times. The remaining walls speak to this important period in local history.
The fortress is accessible via hiking trails and can be visited year-round without entrance fees. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and plenty of water, as the climb is steep and the sun intense at this exposed elevation.
The site features three defensive systems on its eastern side, including a 65-meter-long wall that leverages dangerously deep ravines. This triple defense system was unusual for watchtowers in the region and shows the military investment made to protect this location.
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