Castillo de Lanos

Ocio, Spain

Castillo de Lanos was probably built in the 12th century. Little is known about its origins, but Sancho IV of Castile conquered it.

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La Calzada Kalea 3, Ocio, Spain
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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S BG (3 years ago)
Castle somewhat deteriorated but they are restoring it. It is worth going up and imagining it. Also see the piece of views from there.
Pedro Vitoria Marín ARMILLARIO 2 (3 years ago)
Now he was in rehabilitation very well, it seems to me that they will leave him luxurious. I took a look anyway and it's a great, well-preserved castle. I'm happy for the town. Visitable castle 100% when they finish the rehabilitation. Downstairs there is a fountain, a children's playground and a shop/bar, I think or headquarters, I don't know, not between. But the town is very cute and careful.
Maite Larrarte (3 years ago)
This summer I have visited several castles and it is one of the ones I liked the most.
david nieto (3 years ago)
It's very beautiful... it makes you imagine how it used to be, and the views from above are spectacular ??
Castiaventuras Youtube (3 years ago)
Castillo de Lanos, better known as Castillo de Ocio for being on a cliff overlooking the council of the same name (Province of Álava, Spain), a medieval fortress belonging to the border line of the old Kingdom of Navarre with Castile, located in a narrow hollow in the valley of the Inglares river. It really performed its function as a component of a group of nearby castles, like its neighbor Portilla. If you want to know more on my YouTube channel Castiaventuras I have the video
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