Olmillos Castle

Olmillos de Sasamón, Spain

The construction of the Olmillos Castle began in 1446. It has been traditionally known as the castle of the Cartagena, according the original owners. At the beginning of the 19th century, immediately after the French invasion, the guerrillas Santos Padilla and Melchor Cossío lit fire to the castle. Today it is a hotel.

References:

Hotel Señorio de Olmillos

Address

Travesía Carretera Sasamón 3, Olmillos de Sasamón, Spain

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Details

Founded: 1446
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

www.hotelolmillosdesasamon.com

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Susana Garcia Villaescusa (3 years ago)
It was closed, we have seen it from the outside, a beautiful castle!

Mário Henriques (3 years ago)
Castelo bonito muito bem preservado.

adelaida alvarez (4 years ago)
A beautiful place

Lars Sköldmir (4 years ago)
Sleep and eat in a castle !! They have treated us very well and the food is delicious. Very varied breakfast. The room is very cool and with a bathtub.

Rui Costa e Sousa (6 years ago)
Quite Spain

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