Things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain: The Best Castles

April 22, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Discover the best top things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain including Alcazar of Segovia, Palacio De Gaudi, Castillo de Coca, Castillo de la Mota, Castillo de Cuellar, Castillo de Gormaz, Castle of the Dukes of Frias, Torreon de Fernan Gonzalez, Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente, Centro Historico.
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1. Alcazar of Segovia

Plaza Reina Victoria Eugenia, S/N, 40003 Segovia Spain +34 921 46 07 59 [email protected] http://www.alcazardesegovia.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6,016 reviews

Alcazar of Segovia

Fortress of the Kings of Castile and Royal School of Artillery Its picture has been around the world: a unique fairy tale-like palace that brings together architectural tastes of different monarchs. It tells -to all those who come to know it- ancient palatial stories. Austere, as they were the Castilian kings, raised on the rock at the confluence of the valleys of the rivers Eresma and Clamores, the Alcazar seems to watch over the city. Its beautiful Tower keep, often compared to the bow of a boat sailing between the two rivers, is of a stunning beauty. Tourists are amazed to realize that the fortress is a living part of this Castilian city, chosen as a place of residence for many of the monarchs of the Trastamara dynasty.

Reviewed By LaurieB980 - Portland, United States

Our tour guide took us here to this city, a UNESCO site, for a tour which included this beautiful castle in Segovia. It is said that Walt Disney used this castle as well as the Neuschwanstein castle in Germany as his inspiration for the castle at Disneyland, and we could see why! It is built high on what seems like a huge rocky formation with sheer dropoffs on many of the castle sides. The day we were there and outside looking over the edge, a sharp wind came up along with rain, and we had to be careful not to get blown away! We heard that they often have to close the terrace due to the high wind possibly blowing people over the edge down many feet below!! It is a great place to visit, and well worth the hour or so drive from Madrid.

2. Palacio De Gaudi

Plaza de Eduardo Castro 15, 24700 Astorga Spain +34 987 61 68 82 [email protected] http://palaciodegaudi.es
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,198 reviews

Palacio De Gaudi

Reviewed By neilherbert45 - Dorchester, United Kingdom

We spent a few hours slowly walking around the inside and outside of this beautiful building - there is so much to see and take in, so much detail in the construction, and the natural light inside shows off Gaudi's incredible talent.

3. Castillo de Coca

Coca Spain +34 617 57 35 54 [email protected] http://www.castillodecoca.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 501 reviews

Castillo de Coca

4. Castillo de la Mota

Avenida Castillo S/N, 47400 Medina del Campo Spain +34 983 81 27 24 http://www.castillodelamota.es/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 642 reviews

Castillo de la Mota

Reviewed By 598marisap - Dallas, United States

This is a beautiful castle built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is a Gothic-mudejar style castle. I could not attend the guided visit, but the exterior is just amazing, surrounded by pine trees. The entrance is free to the first floor of the castle. Do not go on Sundays in the afternoons, it closes at 2.00 p.m. on Sundays.

5. Castillo de Cuellar

Calle Palacio S/N, 40200 Cuellar Spain +34 921 14 22 03 [email protected] http://www.cuellar.es/castillo-de-los-duques-de-alburquerque/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 466 reviews

Castillo de Cuellar

6. Castillo de Gormaz

42313 Gormaz Spain +34 975 18 34 72
Excellent
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Castillo de Gormaz

7. Castle of the Dukes of Frias

Frias Spain +34 947 35 80 11 http://www.ciudaddefrias.es
Excellent
56%
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4.5 based on 298 reviews

Castle of the Dukes of Frias

8. Torreon de Fernan Gonzalez

Plaza Dona Sancha n 7, 09346 Covarrubias Spain +34 630 92 89 06 [email protected] http://www.torreondefernangonzalez.es
Excellent
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4.5 based on 201 reviews

Torreon de Fernan Gonzalez

Reviewed By koekw - Velez-Malaga, Spain

While between Burgos and Soria this little town is a must visit with its topical houses and even the trashbins in the same design one of the main attractions is the tower of Fernán Gonzales. A super nice historic place.

9. Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente

Plaza Castillo 1, 49300 Puebla de Sanabria Spain http://www.puebladesanabria.com.es/castillo
Excellent
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4.5 based on 224 reviews

Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente

Reviewed By Dave451 - Andalucia, Spain

Well worth the visit if you like old castles, which we do. Very well preserved, you are able to walk around the parapets for some amazing views, and there are some modern interpretation areas inside used discuss the history of the castle.

10. Centro Historico

Centro Ciudad, Miranda del Castanar Spain http://www.i-bejar.com/mirandadelcastanar/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Centro Historico

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