The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses
Almodóvar del Río Castle
Almodóvar del Río, Spain
No. 1 in Spain
Hilltop castle above the Guadalquivir valley near Almodóvar del Río, rebuilt in the early 20th century on an earlier Islamic-era structure. Visitors walk through restored rooms, climb several towers and walk the walls for views over the town and river.
Highlights
- The Keep
- Nine towers
- Walls and ramparts
Good to know
- Book tickets in advance for the theatrical tour
- Park at the top or walk up from the valley car park
- Visit takes one to two hours
