Go back in time to the Middle Ages with this unique destination

Like the Lannister and the Stark of the Game of Thrones series, the walls of Castle of Belmonte lived the War of the Castilian Succession, between Joanna la Beltraneja and Isabella I of Castile, who decided the unification of Spain in 1492 with the conquest of the kingdom of Granada.

Located in the province of Cuenca in Spain, the fortress has a powerful, primal beauty. Inside, you can enjoy an excellent day of cultural tourism, visiting its towers, battlements and walls, by the hand of a guide who will make you feel in the Middle Ages. From its heights, you can contemplate the town of Belmonte and magnificent monuments such as the Collegiate Church of San Bartolomé, the Plaza del Pilar and the Convent of the Conceptionist Mothers.

The imposing tower of tribute of the castle is located further down as well as the parade ground, where knights were trained for war. If we descend further, we reach the dark dungeons and cellars of the castle where prisoners were jailed.

To enjoy a special holiday, Castle of Belmonte offers leisure for all ages:

History recreation tours which reflect the way of life that existed in the Middle Ages, how people fought, how they worked, how they died. It is a unique experience that you’ll want to repeat again.

For contact sports lovers, medieval battle tournaments are held every year on the walls, similar to the competitions that knights had in the Middle Ages. In 2014, it hosted the world championship of this discipline.

To celebrate all kinds of events, from weddings to birthdays, Belmonte, with its fifteenth century rooms and galleries, is the perfect place to commemorate a special moment. To book a space, fill out the following form: http://castillodebelmonte.com/contacto/

How to get there?

From Madrid take the A-3 motorway in the direction of Valencia, and taking exit 104 you will arrive in 90 minutes.

From Valencia, taking the A-3 motorway towards Madrid and taking exit 154 near Almarcha, you reach the fortress in 2 hours.

Fees and hours

The general admission price is 9 euros per person. For groups of more than 20 visitors, the fee is 7 euros per person. For children from 5 to 12 years of age, the cost of admission is 5 euros. Opening hours are usually from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm but variations may be experienced.

The walls full of history of castle of Belmonte await your visit. A unique, different and entertaining experience to enjoy a dream vacation.