7 of the Most Beautiful Castles in Spain

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Alcázar of Segovia

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The inspiration behind Disney’s logo, it does look like someone pulled it right out of a fairytale and mounted it on a rocky crag.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. No one knows when the construction began but the earliest mention dates back to the 12th century; it has stood witness to centuries of Spain’s history. Climb the 150-step spiral staircase to get to the Torre Juan II and to enjoy unbeatable views of Segovia.

La Alhambra

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Built in the 13th century, it’s an authentic Islamic castle and one of the best of its kind with an ensemble of impeccably landscaped gardens and fountains.

It was also referenced as “a pearl among gems", the gems being the trees enveloping the castle.

Castle of Coca

Unlike most of the castles in Spain, it isn’t built on a hilltop but rather on a low scarp.

This 15th century castle flaunts a complete brick exterior with merlons on the top of the towers and walls which is heavily influenced by the Moorish-style of building.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Castle of Olite Once the seat to the Crown of Navarra, the castle exuded luxury back in its day.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The most unusual feature about it is the asymmetry in its design with towers and walls of irregular sizes which only seem to add to the charm and persona of the castle.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Castillo de Colomares Built by Dr. Esteban Martín y Martín in the memory of the man who discovered America, the exteriors and interiors of the castle are nothing less than impressive.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The church inside the castle holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest church in the world.

Castell de Bellver

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. It’s located on the Mallorca island in the middle of the Mediterranean.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Built in the 14th century, this circular castle is the only one of its kind in the country which makes it all the more special.

Castle of Peniscola

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Built by the Knights Templar in the 14th century, this castle has become the major attraction of Peñíscola in Valencia.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. It later served as the residence of Pope Benedict XIII until his death. The view of the sunset from the castle is undeniably breathtaking.