Castillos y ruinas en Castellón

Castles and Ruins

This collection highlights the defensive heritage of the Castellón region, spanning from the iconic Templar fortress of Peñíscola to the Islamic-era ruins of Castillo de Xivert. These sites illustrate centuries of strategic history, featuring medieval border fortifications like Ulldecona and coastal watchtowers such as Torre Badum and Torre del Rey. The list includes a mix of well-preserved stone structures, crumbling hilltop ruins, and modern surveillance towers that continue the tradition of maritime monitoring along the Mediterranean coast.

Castles and Ruins — Mapa

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A

Peniscola Castle

Peniscola Castle is a castle in Peniscola, Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain.

B

El Castell

Hilltop ruins of a historic fortification located near Rossell.

C

Castell d'Ulldecona

A strategic fortification with 8th-century Arab origins and later expansions by the Order of the Hospital, overlooking the Sénia River valley.

D

Castillo de Oropesa

Medieval hilltop ruins of Muslim origin, later held by El Cid and King James I of Aragon.

E

Castillo de Jinquer

Ruins of a Muslim-era castle and abandoned medieval village situated in the Sierra de Espadán.

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F

Castillo de Xivert

A 10th-century Islamic fortification later expanded by the Knights Templar, featuring distinct Moorish and Christian architectural sections.

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G

Castell de Polpís

Remains of a small Templar fortress located within the Sierra de Irta Natural Park.

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H

Castell de Benicàssim

Also known as Castillo de Centinela, these are the remains of a defensive structure on a small hill in the center of Benicàssim.

Juan Emilio Prades Bel / CC BY-SA 4.0

I

Castillo de la Maestranza de Montesa

A 13th-century fortress in Cervera del Maestre that served as a significant seat for the Order of Montesa.

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J

Torre Badum

A 16th-century circular watchtower perched on a high cliff in the Sierra de Irta, built to defend against pirate incursions.

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K

Torre del Rey

A robust 15th-century coastal defense tower constructed to protect the Oropesa cape from Berber raids.

Outisnn / CC BY-SA 3.0

L

Radar SIVE

Modern maritime surveillance tower operated by the Spanish Civil Guard for coastal monitoring.

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M

Radar SIVE

A technical tower utilized by the Spanish Civil Guard as part of the Integrated External Surveillance System.

N

Torre Cuadrada

A square defensive tower located within the medieval precinct of Ulldecona Castle.

O

Torre Redona

A circular tower forming part of the historic defensive complex of Ulldecona Castle.

P

Torre de Frare Pere

Remains of a medieval tower located in the historic village of Culla.

Q

Castell de Culla

Ruins of a 13th-century fortress that served as a stronghold for the Knights Templar and the Order of Montesa.

R

Torre Camañes

A historic stone watchtower situated in the rural landscape near Ares del Maestrat.