Famous Castles of Granada

10 historic castles and fortresses.

• Alhambra Fortress — The supreme masterpiece of Islamic architecture in Europe, the Alhambra is a palace-fortress of unparalleled beauty. It…
• La Calahorra Castle — Spain's first Renaissance castle, built with an austere exterior that hides a breathtaking Italian Renaissance courtyar…
• Montefrío Castle — National Geographic named Montefrío one of the 'Top 10 Towns with the Best Views in the World.' Its ruined Nasrid castl…
• Salobreña Castle — A Moorish castle rising above a white village on the tropical coast of Granada. Nasrid kings used it as a royal prison…
• Moclín Castle — Known as the 'Shield of Granada,' Moclín was the key defensive castle protecting the Nasrid capital from Christian atta…
• Íllora Castle — A fortress that changed hands multiple times during the Reconquista, Íllora Castle occupies a dramatic rocky outcrop. F…
• Almuñécar Castle — The Castle of San Miguel overlooks the ancient Phoenician colony of Almuñécar on Granada's tropical coast. Phoenicians,…
• Castell de Ferro Castle — A small Nasrid watchtower on Granada's coast that gave its name to the village below. Its position guarded one of the f…
• Lanjarón Castle — Guarding the entrance to the Alpujarras, Lanjarón Castle was the site of fierce Morisco resistance during the 1568 rebe…
• Loja Castle — Known as the 'Flower among Thorns,' Loja's alcazaba controlled the main road between Córdoba and Granada. Its strategic…