The Moonlit Masquerade of Cornago: Legacy of the Silver Sentinel
📍 Cornago, La Rioja
The Castle's Secret Perched regally on a hill overlooking the verdant expanse of the Alhama valley, Cornago Castle stands as a stoic guardian of the village that shares its name. From afar, its stone walls seem to meld with the arid landscape, a timeless sentinel watching over the rolling lands of La Rioja. Built during the 14th century, this medieval fortress has witnessed countless chapters of history unfold within its robust walls. Today, as the sun dips below the horizon and a silvery moon casts an ethereal glow over Cornago, whispers of an ancient legend descend upon the village like a nocturnal shroud. Locals tell tales of the Moonlit Masquerade — a story of love, betrayal, and redemption that took place in the shadows of this castle. In the times when Cornago was a bustling center…