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Almost all of us love castles, they are consolidated as an artistic heritage; but more than that, they are a real window to the past and many consider them as movies. This is a point that Spain has in its favor, since we can find castles everywhere. Therefore, it is worth knowing below the best 10 enchanted castles in Spain.
1. The castle of Trigueros del Valle
It is a fortress in which there is nothing less than a dragon’s lair. We can also find a ghost tower, a cabinet full of curiosities, a laboratory and much more. This is one of the most outstanding haunted castles in Spain and the mysteries it houses have made it stand out on the tourist map of the town of Trigueros del Valle, where there are barely 300 inhabitants.
2. The castle of Pedraza
This fortress is located in the province of Segovia, being one of the most haunted in Spain. It attracts many visitors thanks to the local legend, which says that two lovers suffered a murder driven by the jealousy of the lord of the castle.
It is said that when the perpetrator of the crime returned from the battle of Navas de Tolosa, something unexpected happened. Others say that the nobleman disappeared and was never heard from again; however, it is said that there are nights when the ghosts of the lovers wander around the castle’s battlements. You can visit this castle and at the same time enjoy a private tour of Segovia in order to enjoy this experience to the fullest.
3. Santa Barbara Castle
This is a true icon in the city of Alicante. However, in the same way that happens with other castles, this one causes a great imposing to those who visit it. At the same time, it is located on the Postiguet beach, and has been remembered throughout the centuries for a tragic love story.
Basically, the legend tells the tale of the beautiful daughter of an Arab caliph, who was sought after by two men: Ali and Almanzor. After asking both of them to perform a feat that would impress them, the story took a tragic turn, leaving the face of the maiden’s father to be carved forever on the mountain beneath his castle.
4. The Parador of Cardona
We can find the castle of Cardona in the province of Barcelona, being nowadays a National Parador very successful among tourists. Now, there are also those who stay in this place, but no one tries to stay in room 712, since it is said to have a curse.
There are tourists who do not know the legend well, but they have reported that in this room they felt many disturbing noises, lights went on and off, apparitions occurred and the water faucets opened by themselves. Additionally, there are those who have affirmed that they perceived something moving the curtains while they were trying to sleep.
5. Arteaga Castle
This is consolidated as one of the most unique castles that can be found in the province of Biscay. It is located in a privileged place in the heart of the Urdaibai reserve. The castle is closely related to Eugenia de Montijo, who was the wife of Emperor Napoleon III.
The place is impregnated with a well-known and mysterious legend, as it also served as a prison and scaffold. This is the reason why many believe that the souls of the damned are still wandering the local corridors.
6. Castle of Buen Amor
As we enter the province of Salamanca, we enjoy another enchanted building in Spain. It is known as the ‘Castle of Good Love’, referring to the romance between Bishop Alonso de Fonseca Quijada and Teresa de las Cuevas. However, this love resulted in a series of mistrust and tragedies. Even to this day, many people claim to have seen different ghosts.
7. The Fort of San Cristóbal
Despite the passage of time, this fort located in Pamplona has great influence and much respect. Behind its walls hide many legendary stories about prison escapes. For example, one of them took place on May 22, 1938, when the civil war was going on in Spain. In spite of everything, there were many prisoners who did not manage to escape from the prison, so there are those who do not prefer to go there at night.
8. Enchanted castle of Loarre
Also known as Loarre Abbey Castle, this is a Romanesque fortress located in the Spanish town of the same name, in the province of Huesca. From this castle, it is possible to have control of the plain of the Hoya de Huesca. It was built in the 11th century and is still very well preserved. From this place it is said that there is a ghost of an old abbess who appears on the night of San Juan. The legend of Count Don Julian tells that his is buried within the castle walls.
9. Sigüenza Castle
This castle is currently a National Parador hotel and is located in the province of Guadalajara. On occasion, some of the hotel’s guests have encountered a specter, which is said to be the ghost of Doña Blanca de Borbón. Although many believe it is just a myth, there are those who have claimed to hear the chains in the corridors.
10. Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón
Finally, this is a palace-fortress located in the town of Odón, near Madrid. The first construction of the place took place in the 15th century. It is said that King Ferdinand VI of Spain went to live in this desolate castle after the death of his wife Barbara de Braganza, being in his last years of life in the place.
Consequently, it is said that before his death the king went mad in such a way that he refused to wash himself and hardly slept for fear of dying instantly. In any case, many employees say they have witnessed strange occurrences.
