Culture | Llanes Casino of Llanes This palace once housed the former Casino-Theatre of Llanes, an extremely important social centre for the town's bourgeoisie. It represents an exceptional example of what is known as "Indian architecture".
Culture | San Lorenzo de El Escorial Casita del Infante (Infante’s House) or Casita de Arriba (Upper House) in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Culture | San Lorenzo de El Escorial Casita del Príncipe (Prince’s House) or the Casita de Abajo (Lower House)
Culture | Mondariz Sobroso Castle Located in Vilasobroso (Mondariz, Pontevedra), this castle stands on a headland 334 metres above sea level, and is the focus of interesting myths and legends. The guided tour to this perfectly preserved monument offers a multisensory experience that combines images, lighting and sound with the castle's architecture for a fun retelling of its ...
Culture | Alcaudete Alcaudete Castle Located in what was a strategic enclave between Christians and Muslims, the old Al-Andalus castle of Alcaudete is a proud and imposing construction set between the mountains and olive fields.
Culture | Bujalance Castle-citadel of Bujalance A magnificent example of military Al-Andalus architecture at its period of greatest splendour in the 10th century. It has now been adapted to host cultural events.
Culture | Almansa Almansa Castle Fortification dating back to the 14th century, and altered in the 15th. One of the most beautiful castles in the area.
Culture | Villena Atalaya Castle Tall and stately, the three storeys of Villena castle rise up proudly from the hill on which it stands, overlooking the capital of the region.
Culture | Belmonte Belmonte Castle Construction of this building was ordered by D. Juan Pacheco, Marquis of Villena, for use as his private residence in the city of his birth.
Culture | Biar Biar Castle This frontier castle is Arab in origin and was reinforced and extended by the Christians from the time of its conquest. It contains a unique element in Hispanic Arab architecture.
Culture | Baños de la Encina Bury al Hamma Castle Also known as Burgalimar Castle, this is a magnificent example of military Al-Andalus architecture from the time of the caliphate. It has hardly been affected by any modifications or damage to its structure.
Culture | Aldea del Rey Calatrava la Nueva Castle This is a Gothic castle with a rose window in its church that should not be missed.
Culture | Carrión de Calatrava Archaeological Park of Calatrava la Vieja The building incorporates a major water defence system, in combination with various walls and barriers.
Culture | Castalla Castalla Castle Although its origins are Arab, the current structure dates from mediaeval times. The Torre Grossa tower was added in the 16th century in order to keep a lookout for pirate raids from the Mediterranean Sea.
Culture | Castellar de la Frontera Castellar Castle The rural area known as Castellar Viejo is a small village perched on top of a hill and completely surrounded by the walls of its Moorish castle.
Culture | Castro Caldelas Castro Caldelas Castle This typically Galician noble fortress with medieval origins has been splendidly conserved and restored and today functions as a library, cultural centre and exhibition venue.
Culture | Chinchilla de Monte-Aragón Chinchilla de Montearagón Castle In the 15th century, Juan Pacheco, Marquis of Villena, restored a castle of Arab origin, “Xerif El-Edrisi”.
Culture | Coca Coca Castle It was built by the Archbishop of Seville and Don Alonso de Fonseca, lord of Coca and Alaejos. During the Revolt of the Comuneros, (when Castile rebelled against the king), it remained faithful to Charles V.
Culture | Arenas de San Pedro Castle of Don Álvaro de Luna Declared an Artistic-Historic Monument in 1931.