Castell de Montpalau, Medieval castle ruins in Pineda de Mar, Spain
The fortress stands on Montpalau hill with remaining stone walls forming a square layout and a cylindrical tower in the center point.
The castle dates from the 11th century when Umbert Odó and his wife Sicardis pledged loyalty to Count Ramon Berenguer I of Barcelona.
The site includes remnants of an ancient Iberian settlement from the 4th century BC, with stones later reused in the medieval construction.
The castle requires a thirty-minute uphill hike from the parking area, passing by a hermitage and a green water reservoir along the path.
The fortress features distinctive yellowish stone blocks at its corners and a preserved rounded window, contrasting with irregular stonework walls.
Location: Pineda de Mar
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.64223,2.67035
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:48
Parc del Montnegre i el Corredor
1.7 km
Església de Santa Maria de Pineda
2.2 km
Sant Pere de Riu
828 m
Aqüeducte de Pineda
915 m
Pont del Diable
611 m
Montpalau
3 m
Torre de Sant Jaume
849 m
Can Jalpí
2.1 km
Torre de Merola
1.2 km
Molí fariner de can Marquès
518 m
Can Roig
2 km
Masia de Can Jordà
2.1 km
Can Comes
2.3 km
Sant Jaume de Pineda de Mar
963 m
Masia de Can Teixidor
2.2 km
Can Cànoves
622 m
La Rectoria Vella
1.9 km
Sant Rafael de Pineda de Mar
382 m
Carrer Ciutadans
2.3 km
Creu de terme de Can Quintana
2.2 km
Molí d'en Jordà
2 km
Creu de terme
2.2 km
Masia al carrer Garbí
2 km
Ca l'Enric Benet
2.3 km
House in carrer Major
2.2 km
Finestres gòtiques de la casa al carrer Major
2.2 km
Torre de defensa de la Masia de Can Canoves
622 m
Habitatges pels mestres de l'escola Sant Jordi
2.3 kmReviews
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