Elda Castle

Elda, Spain

Elda Castle was built by Almohads around 1172. It was enlarged after Christian Reconquista during the 13th and 14th centuries. Coloma family altered it as residential castle in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was anyway left to decay during centuries and today remains ruined.

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Elda, Spain
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Founded: c. 1172
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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3.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Andres Vol (14 months ago)
Parts rebuilt in cement, a shame. The palace only has the name. It is clear that it has seen better times. Expendable.
Pamela Mora (19 months ago)
Really, if you come to visit a castle, you are going to be very disappointed. Since it is usually closed and only has certain opening hours but there is not much. However, a walk here just to enjoy the air and the view is very pleasant and leaves you with beautiful memories.
Anais Vargas (2 years ago)
Excellent visit, with the archaeologist Isabel, she explained to us the past, present and future of Elda Castle. An asset that must be preserved. With stunning views. I encourage you to visit it and learn its history.
Cida Leite (2 years ago)
It's a shame, it's under renovation and you can't visit it.
Eduardo Bonilla Rasines (2 years ago)
Elda Castle cannot be visited and is in a state of reconstruction, it is completely fenced and located in a marginal neighborhood, with such a state of abandonment, degradation and dirt, that I thought that something like this was impossible to exist in Spain. .(A real open-air dump in a city).
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