Castle of Santiago was built in the second half of the 15th century by the 2nd Duke of Medina Sidonia. It was not designed for military or surveillance purposes. Therefore, it can be considered as a demonstration of power of the Duchy. Throughout its history, it has functioned as a ducal fortress and barracks. After almost a century of neglect and suffering serious damage from a fire, it was completely remodelled.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Antje Xxxx (7 months ago)
It is absolutely worth a visit. A lot of love and work went into preserving the Castillo . It's informative, especially learning about the seafarer Magellan and having so many maps displayed . The view from the top of the tower over Sanlucar de Barrameda is magnificent
CNX Expat (7 months ago)
Very beautiful and well maintained castle with a nice view from the tower over the city. We were positively surprised about the opening times (see photo). The entrance fee is 9 Euro per adult. We were not so happy with the audio guide. You have to scan a QR code with your phone but when you want to listen the (too long) explanations, you can't take photos. So you have to choose: guide OR photos. Not smart.
Jennifer McMahon (2 years ago)
From the outside and at the entrance we weren't expecting much but this is a great castle to explore! Lots of rooms with interesting maps! Make sure to climb the tower!
M AP (2 years ago)
Great castle, and if you get to find the secret room you will see the plans when they aim to finish in 2036. Will be 5 star luxury for the wealthy folk like me!
Vampire4 U (3 years ago)
Super awesome castle that's a must see while in town. There is an audio guide link you can scan and listen to as you walk around. From here a few minutes drive to the beach to see Baluarte San Salvador and the beautiful sunset. Hopefully the city will clean up the Baluarte San Salvador area and preserve the historical significance of it.
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