Castles of Spain
map viewSpain's castles reflect centuries of Moorish and Christian rule, and this page gathers 12 of them. In Andalusia, the Alhambra in Granada, the Royal Alcázar of Seville and the Alcazaba of Almería show Moorish palace architecture at its finest. In Castile, the Alcázar of Segovia stands on a rock above two rivers, and the Alcázar of Toledo dominates the city skyline. Belmonte, Peñafiel, Manzanares el Real, Olite in Navarre and Loarre in Aragon are among the best-preserved medieval castles in the country. Castell de Bellver in Mallorca is a rare circular castle, and the old town of Cuenca clings to the edge of a gorge. April, May and October are the best months.
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
It is one of the most iconic monuments of Islamic architecture in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain
The oldest royal palace still in use in Europe, a dazzling Mudéjar masterpiece of tiled courtyards, carved stucco and lush gardens in…
Alcázar of Segovia castle, Spain
It is one of Spain’s most distinctive and historically significant castles, located in the city of Segovia
Alcázar of Toledo, Spain
It is a grand fortress and former royal palace located on the highest point of the city of Toledo, Spain.
Olite Castle, Spain
A fairy-tale Gothic royal palace bristling with towers in the wine town of Olite, once the sumptuous court of the medieval Kings…
Belmonte Castle, La Mancha, Spain
A beautifully preserved 15th-century castle-palace on a hill in La Mancha, its unusual star-shaped plan blending Gothic and Mudéjar art and later…
Peñafiel Castle, Spain
A dramatic white medieval castle stretched like a stone ship along a narrow ridge above the Ribera del Duero wine country, now…
Loarre Castle, Spain
The best-preserved Romanesque castle in Europe, an 11th-century fortress-monastery perched on a rocky spur above the plains of Aragon.
New Castle of Manzanares el Real, Spain
It is a well-preserved 15th-century fortress located about 50 kilometers north of Madrid, Spain.
Alcazaba of Almería, Spain
One of the largest and most impressive Moorish fortresses in Spain, a vast 10th-century citadel of walls, towers and gardens rising over…
Castell de Bellver, Mallorca
Overlooking the Palma de Mallorca, it is a rare example of a circular fortress in Europe.
Vieille ville de Cuenca, Espagne
Une spectaculaire cité médiévale perchée en Castille-La Manche, célèbre pour ses Maisons suspendues accrochées au bord de la falaise, au-dessus d'une profonde gorge fluviale.
Castles in Spain on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit castles in Spain
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over 12 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 12 places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit castles in Spain
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Region | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcazaba of Almería | Andalusia | €1.50 | Alcazaba | — | Free for EU citizens |
| Olite Castle | Navarre | €4–5 | Castle | — | |
| Castell de Bellver | Balearic Islands | €4 | Castle | — | |
| Alcázar of Toledo | Castilla-La Mancha | €5 | Army Museum | — | |
| Peñafiel Castle | Castile and León | €6 | Castle and Wine Museum | — | Guided visit |
| Loarre Castle | Aragon | €6 | Castle (self-guided) | — | Guided tour €8 |
| Alcázar of Segovia castle | Segovia | €10 | Alcázar | — | |
| Belmonte Castle | Castilla-La Mancha | €10 | Castle with audio guide | — | With trebuchet park €15 |
| Royal Alcázar of Seville | Andalusia | €14.50 | Palace | — | EU reduced €3; Cuarto Real Alto extra |
| Alhambra | Granada | €22 | Palaces and gardens | — | |
| Old Town of Cuenca | Castilla-La Mancha | Free | — | Old town |
Prices checked in septembre 2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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