Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros, Pulpí, Spain

Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros was built between 1760 and 1764, during the reign of Charles III of Spain, as a horseshoe-shaped artillery fort for coastal defense. Its initial design by Thomas de Warluzel d'Hostel, was later modified, improved and finalized in 1764 by Antonio Duce Oliveros.

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Dave Harll (3 months ago)
Interesting place to visit. There is a VR experience for €2 which is quite fascinating. Lovely views of the mountains and the sea.

Rev. Marina McGrath (2 years ago)
A beautiful place to visit as the views from here are absolutely superb. Full views of the coast line and the fabulous Mediterranean sea. Stay until sunset as the sun goes down over the Mediterranean, superb.

Marcus Wilkinson (2 years ago)
Fantastic views, there is a restaurant there and it costs €2.00 to go into the turret which includes a Fantastic virtual reality tour of the silver mine that is truly amazing, a must visit if you are in the area.

Ona Girčienė (2 years ago)
Lovely views and the virtual tour to the Geoda is a nice addition :)

Thibaut Van houte (4 years ago)
Gorgeous at night ??

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