Montornés Castle

Benicasim, Spain

Montornés Castle sits on Roman remains. Built in the 10th century as part of a Moorish defence system, the castle was reinforced and extended by the Christians after the Reconquista.

The castle is composed of three areas surrounded by a curtain wall and forms a triangle with Torre San Vicente and Casoleta de Salandó, two structures that served to further strengthen its defence. In the present-day, only some sections of the wall, cisterns and two watchtowers are standing. It is not known exactly how and when the fortress was destroyed, though it is known that it was inhabited until the 15th century.

There are beautiful views over the Plana (Plain) of Castellón and the Mediterranean Sea.

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Benicasim, Spain
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Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Jorge Calzada (3 months ago)
From the Carmelite convent it is about 30 minutes with steep descents and climbs on rocky slopes. The castle is poorly preserved while the keep is better.
Alberto Andreu Castell (2 years ago)
Nice views .excellent place for light walks, beautiful nature, incredible views and of course ruins of approx. 10th century fortress (which unfortunately was not rebuilt at all, but anyway you can still see 2 towers + probably the foundations of one more tower, the rest of the walls and if I understood correctly 2 water tanks), also during the During the walk you will see remains of terraces that will accompany you almost the entire route.
Ihar Rubanau (2 years ago)
great place for light hiking, beautiful nature, amazing views and of course ruins of appr. 10th century fortress (which unfortunately not reconstructed at all, but anyway you can still see 2 towers + probably fundament of one more tower, rest of the walls and if I correctly understood 2 water reservoirs), also during the walk your will see rests of terraces that will accompany you almost along all route.
Jorge Ferro (4 years ago)
Excellent semi-ruined castle, located on a steep hill 444 meters high. Built on ancient remains from the Roman era by the Muslims in the 10th century. The castle surrounded the entire mountain, it was a very well located enclave, dominating all its surroundings and the coast. It is worth visiting this castle, it is a small excursion of no more than 1 km, until you reach it, you enter it through a gap in its tower. Its views are spectacular, you can see the entire plain and the coast. It is a very calm and truly silent place with native vegetation. It is worth resting and wasting a few minutes contemplating the landscape.
Arran Lawson (4 years ago)
Great short hike! Moderate difficulty, 3 hours round trip.
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