This route for would-be bathers includes two of the best fortresses in Andalusia: the 11th c. fortress at Almería and the one in Málaga, crowned by the castle of Gibralfaro. There are furthermore, two castles of Moorish origin: at Salobreña and the castle of San Miguel at Almuñécar. There are any number of observation towers and castles along the coast at Carboneras - castle of San Andrés, Níjar - castles of San Pedro and San José, Dalías - castle of Guardias Viejas at Punta de los Baños, La Rábita and Vélez Málaga. And specific to this itinerary, of San Juan de los Terreros at Pulpí, the small fortress of Mesa Roldán at Carboneras, and another - Carchuna at Motril, the castle of El Marqués at Torre del Mar, and the castle of San Luis de Sabinillas at Manilva, built to protect the population from the Barbary pirates.
The Castle of San Juan de los Terreros, built in the 18th century, was part of a defensive renovation plan to protect the Spanish coast from pirate attacks. It stands on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and offers stunning views of the coastline.
The Castle of San Andrés, constructed in 1559 by order of King Felipe II, was built to defend the coast from Moorish attacks. It is a solid, quadrangular stone construction with two cylindrical towers and a large square tower.
The area of Cabo de Gata is rich in history, with settlements dating back to the Neolithic period. The castle of San Francisco de Paula, now the site of the Cabo de Gata Lighthouse, was part of the maritime defensive battery.
The Alcazaba of Almería, built in the 10th century by Abd ar-Rahman III, is one of the largest Muslim fortresses in Spain. It was expanded in the 11th century and again in the 14th century by the Nasrid rulers.
The Tower of Balerma, constructed in the 18th century, was built to protect the coast from pirate attacks. It is a circular tower with two levels and was later used as a barracks for the Guardia Civil.
The Castle of Carchuna, built in the 18th century, was part of the coastal defensive system to protect against pirate attacks. It is located on a small hill overlooking the sea.
The Castle of Salobreña, dating back to the 10th century, was expanded during the Nasrid period. It served as a summer residence for the Granada monarchs and a prison for dethroned sultans.
The Castle of San Miguel, originally built by the Phoenicians, was expanded during the Roman, Arab, and Christian periods. It features a wide moat and a drawbridge.
The Fortaleza of Vélez Málaga, built in the 10th century, was expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries. It served as a key defensive structure during the Nasrid period and was later used as a royal residence and prison.
The Alcazaba of Málaga, constructed in the 11th century by the Hammudid dynasty, is one of the best-preserved alcazabas in Spain. It is connected to the Castle of Gibralfaro by a walled corridor.
The Castle of San Luis de Sabinillas, built in the 18th century, was constructed to protect the population from Barbary pirate attacks. It is located near the coast and offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.
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