Castillo de La Alquería

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Come and explore a magnificent castle located in the incredible destination of Montanejos. The perfect destination for your hike!

Castillo de la Alquería, La Alquería Castle in Montanejos, a destination in the province of Castellón, sits atop a mountain on the left bank of the River Montán.

This castle in Montanejos retains three main elements: two towers and a cistern, in addition to the ruins of the curtain walls.

The cistern, rectangular in shape, is built with stones joined by mortar. It has waterproofed walls and a vaulted roof, topped with a central "compluvium" through which water entered. Inside, you can see that the structure has collapsed.

The southern tower of La Alquería Castle, also rectangular, displays different construction phases, from a base of large, squared stone blocks to an upper section made of irregular masonry. The northern tower, which is in a more deteriorated state, is solid and rectangular in shape, built with irregular stone and abundant mortar. The ruins of this castle might just be the perfect excuse for undertaking an easy, 6 km circular hiking route. Come for an explore!