Xativa Castle in Valencia, Spain
byLocated on a beautiful, imposing mountain above the town of Xàtiva, 34 miles south of Valencia, Xàtiva Castle predates Roman times. Technically, there are…
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Alcazar of Segovia, A day trip to Segovia’s Castle
byAbout an hour north of Madrid, and strategically placed high on a plateau between two rivers in Spain’s Castile and Leon region, stands the…
The Best Castles near Madrid
byMadrid, one of Europe’s most famous and easily recognizable cities, and also Spain’s capital, is a cultural, artistic, and culinary hub, with an endless…
Best Castles Near Barcelona
byThe Spanish metropolis of Barcelona is one of the finest cities in the entirety of Europe, and it is adorned with centuries worth of…
Best Castles in Spain
bySpain’s turbulent history has resulted in a multitude of hilltop fortresses ranging from extravagant fairytale-like palatial palaces to oppressive military fortresses and, of course,…