Castillo de Oreja, Medieval castle on a hilltop in Ontígola, Spain.
The rectangular tower and surrounding walls of the castle stand on a steep cliff, featuring circular arrow slits and remnants of wooden defensive structures.
The castle changed hands between Muslims and Christians until 1139, when Alfonso VII captured it after a six-month siege and established regional laws.
The former Roman settlement of Aurelia, now Oreja, controlled access routes to Toledo and maintained strategic importance throughout different civilizations.
Visitors can reach the castle through paths from Ontígola or Noblejas, requiring sturdy footwear for the final climb up the rocky hill.
Former residents of the abandoned village gather annually on August 15th to maintain their connection to this historical site.
Location: Ontígola
GPS coordinates: 40.03900,-3.49800
Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:17
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