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Alcalatén Castle

Alcalatén Castle

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Alcalatén Castle

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Location: L'Alcora, Peñagolosa, Castellón, Spain

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Datsusara Outdoors

August 8, 2022

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It is a medieval Almohad fortress whose origins date back to the 12th century. It is strategically built on a rock at 370 meters above sea level. and whose function was surveillance and communication since it is located on the banks of the Alcora river.
From the castle you can enjoy beautiful views of the town of l'Alcora and the river.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

January 10, 2026

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Here is detailed information about Alcalatén Castle (also called Castle of l’Alcalatén or Castle of San Salvador), located in L’Alcora (Castellón):
It is located on the slope of Mount San Cristóbal (or San Salvador), about 3km north of L’Alcora, accessible by the CV-190 road towards Lucena del Cid, at an elevation of about 370m above sea level, overlooking the valley and the river of l’Alcora.

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January 10, 2026

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Islamic origins between the 10th and 12th centuries.

After the Christian conquest by James I in 1233, the king granted the castle and the title of baron to the knight Ximén d'Urrea.

It was a key military fortress for controlling the Tinença d’Alcalatén, and underwent renovations in the 15th and 16th centuries under Christian rule.

It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest on May 30, 2000 (code RI-51-0010535).

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