Famous Castles of Almería

10 historic castles and fortresses.

• Alcazaba of Almería — The second-largest Moorish fortress in Spain after the Alhambra, the Alcazaba dominates the Almería skyline. Built by A…
• Vélez-Blanco Castle — A stunning Renaissance castle perched above the white village of Vélez-Blanco. Its original marble courtyard was sold i…
• Vélez-Rubio Castle — The remains of this Moorish-era fortress overlook the town of Vélez-Rubio in the Almanzora valley. Though largely ruine…
• Cuevas del Almanzora Castle — The Marquis of Villafranca built this imposing castle to defend the Almanzora River valley. Today it houses a museum of…
• Serón Castle — A Nasrid fortress commanding the Almanzora valley, Serón Castle was one of the last Moorish strongholds to fall during…
• Tabernas Castle — Rising above Europe's only true desert, Tabernas Castle witnessed the Christian reconquest of Almería in 1489. The dram…
• Sorbas Castle — Perched on a cliff edge above spectacular karst caves, the remains of Sorbas Castle reflect the town's Moorish origins.…
• Gérgal Castle — This well-preserved castle with its distinctive square tower guards the road between Almería and Granada. Built after t…
• Mojácar Castle — The remains of the Moorish fortress crown the hilltop village of Mojácar, a whitewashed labyrinth overlooking the Medit…
• Purchena Castle — A Nasrid-era fortress in the upper Almanzora valley, Purchena Castle served as a strategic point controlling access bet…