Salvaleón Castle

Salvaleón, Spain

Salvaleón Castle was built in the 14th century, possibly to the site of older Moorish castle. In 1452 it became a property of Duke of Feria, who restored it. It was damaged by Portuguese Restoration War in the 17th century and left ruined. Today only parts of walls and towers remains.

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Salvaleón, Spain
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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MIGUEL M. (2 years ago)
What remains of a walled fortification. It is reached by dirt roads (better with jeeps) about 25 minutes from the highway detour. Bring water bottles. The landscape is worth it.
Gabriel Fernández Muñoz (4 years ago)
The Wall of Salvaleón was originally an Arab fortress but was reconquered by the king of León, Alfonso IX, in the year 1227, who handed it over to the Order of Alcántara and gave it "authority" in that same year. In the middle of the 13th century this enclave was a Commandery of the Order but it ceased to be so in the middle of the 15th century with the corresponding decrease in its power. In 1462 it became part of the Fair House, which carried out works to improve and expand the fortification. The fortress suffered damage and looting caused by the Restoration War, and was occupied in 1706 by the army formed by England, Holland and Portugal during the War of Succession. I dedicate an entry to this on my blog CASTLES AND FORTRESSS IN LA RAYA (gabifem.es).
Emilio Sanchez (4 years ago)
Great views, very quiet
José Costa (5 years ago)
Beautiful landscapes
javier angel gonzalez picazo (7 years ago)
A very cool place, the road is a very difficult rural track, they are ruins. It is hard to guess that this was a castle
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