Alcalatén Castle, Alcora, Spain

Alcalatén Castle, located on San Salvador Mountain in the municipality of Alcora, is an Islamic fortress with medieval architectural reforms, built between the 10th and 13th centuries.

In 1233, after the conquest of Borriana, King James I granted the castle and the title of baron to the Aragonese knight Ximén d'Urrea.

The castle, with a triangular layout, covers an area of 150 square meters. It includes a main enclosure surrounded by a patrol path, with a cistern, as well as both abandoned and inhabited areas.

At the highest point, two walls forming a right angle and topped with battlements are preserved, extending into two towers; one circular to the north and one semicircular to the south. A third tower is known to have existed, though only rubble remains from its demolition in the 15th century. The eastern section is completely destroyed. At the base of the citadel, a rectangular cistern made of mortar and stones remains, measuring approximately 4 by 10 meters. The structure is built with masonry.

The entrance is on the south side, featuring two circular towers, battlements, and a barbican-style wall.

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Judit SinHache (7 months ago)
We went on a Saturday morning. The access by car to the parking lot was a little complicated, a mountain road, unpaved and with many stones and potholes, in the same way the access from the parking lot to the castle was also a little complicated since there is no type of security, It was a hill with stones and quite narrow. The top part... preserved just enough. They could provide better access and more information.

jose Luis Gimenez (7 months ago)
A 10-minute climb from the road, where you can park. It could also be longer by going to Costur on unpaved roads.

Silvia Marimon (10 months ago)
After its restoration it has looked fantastic. And very close to the town to walk.

Correcaminos bip bip Príncipe viajero (11 months ago)
Part of the history of Alcora. Spectacular views

Karolina Widomska (12 months ago)
Cute small castle

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