Castles route


Castles route


  • Puntos de interés: 5
  • Dificultad: Baja
  • Modo: Coche
  • Distancia: 269,18 km

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Castle of La Puebla de los Infantes

The castle of La Puebla de los Infantes, dating from the 14th century, is located on the top of a rocky plateau, taking advantage of the topography for its foundations. It originally had four towers and four walls, of which today only two towers, three complete walls and one partial wall remain, as well as a parade ground with a well. Its defensive design includes a gate with a barbican and a crenellated walkway, accessible from the courtyard via a staircase.

Castillo y Torre del Reloj

The castle of Almadén de la Plata, built in the 14th century on the site of a Roman fort from the 1st century AD, had defensive functions on the Silver Route and against Portugal as part of the Galician Band. Although much of it was lost in the 18th and 20th centuries, in 1997 it was partially rebuilt to house the current Town Hall. Nearby, the Clock Tower, erected in 1905 on the site of the old Hospital de los Angeles, still marks the hours in the Plaza del Reloj.

Castle of El Real de la Jara

The Castle of Real de la Jara, built in the 14th century, is strategically located on a hill to control the Vía de la Plata and defend the Seville district against Portugal. Its semi-drangular masonry enclosure has eight towers, two gates (a main gate in the keep and an escape gate) and a parade ground with a cistern. 

Castle of Alanís

The castle of Alanís, built after the Castilian conquest in the 13th century, was key to the border defence against Portugal during the 14th and 15th centuries, thanks to its strategic position. In the 15th century it played a prominent role in the struggles between the duchies of Arcos and Medina-Sidonia. Although it lost its military function in the 16th century, it was briefly reused during the War of Independence and is now owned by Alanís Town Council.

Castle of Constantina

The castle of Constantina, dating from the 14th century and later reformed, played a key role in the defence of the western Sierra Morena and the Vía de la Plata as part of the Banda Gallega. Its polygonal enclosure with walls, seven semi-circular towers and a 12-metre high keep housed a cistern that provided water for the garrison. Despite modifications, including Napoleonic reforms in the 19th century, it retains its main defensive structure and original elements such as its parade ground and cistern.