{"id":3646,"date":"2024-06-17T09:45:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T09:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/como-reyes-los-mejores-castillos-de-la-provincia\/"},"modified":"2024-10-25T08:01:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T08:01:34","slug":"like-kings-the-best-castles-of-the-province","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/like-kings-the-best-castles-of-the-province\/","title":{"rendered":"Like Kings: The Best Castles of the Province"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3646\" class=\"elementor elementor-3646 elementor-3644\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed6769a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed6769a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40687a7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40687a7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>There is a type of tourism very popular in certain areas of Europe. Who hasn&#8217;t heard of the Loire Valley castles route, even if just by word of mouth? And the German castles route? It&#8217;s true that these two examples are particularly spectacular, but in <a href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/guests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Huespeding&#8217;s commitment to quality tourism<\/a>, we can only invite you to stroll through the most picturesque castles dotting the <a href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/estudio-elegante-en-primera-linea-de-mar-en-fuengirola\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa del Sol<\/a>. Fancy a little immersion in the history of the best castles in the province? Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos del art\u00edculo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f6572;color:#3f6572\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3f6572;color:#3f6572\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/like-kings-the-best-castles-of-the-province\/#The_best_castles_of_the_province\" >The best castles of the province<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/like-kings-the-best-castles-of-the-province\/#Gibralfaro_A_Fairytale_Setting\" >Gibralfaro: A Fairytale Setting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/like-kings-the-best-castles-of-the-province\/#Sohail_Another_Remnant_of_Al-Andalus\" >Sohail: Another Remnant of Al-Andalus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/like-kings-the-best-castles-of-the-province\/#Colomares_A_Charming_Tribute_to_the_Discovery_of_America\" >Colomares: A Charming Tribute to the Discovery of America<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/like-kings-the-best-castles-of-the-province\/#El_Bil-Bil_An_Icon_of_the_Costa_del_Sol\" >El Bil-Bil: An Icon of the Costa del Sol<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_castles_of_the_province\"><\/span><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">The best castles of the province<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gibralfaro_A_Fairytale_Setting\"><\/span><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Gibralfaro: A Fairytale Setting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We couldn&#8217;t begin this tour without mentioning Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba. This site overlooks the entire city of Malaga, and can be glimpsed from various points in the centre (the Plaza de la Merced, Calle Alcazabilla\u2026). But to truly enjoy the magic of its nooks and crannies, you must climb up to see it. Its history dates back to the Phoenician civilisation and extends to the 14th century, during the last days of Al-Andalus, when King Yusuf I turned the alc\u00e1zar into an impregnable fortress almost until the end of this period of Spanish history, with the siege by the Catholic Monarchs in 1487. Although its ruins were condemned to neglect for years, it was restored in 1977 and today is a spectacular enclave from which you can see the entire coast. It\u2019s well worth a visit: its <a href=\"https:\/\/alcazabaygibralfaro.malaga.eu\/en\/visits\/price-list-and-visiting-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prices<\/a> are very affordable.<\/p>\n<p>It is undoubtedly one of the best and most iconic castles in the province.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sohail_Another_Remnant_of_Al-Andalus\"><\/span>Sohail: Another Remnant of Al-Andalus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>As you surely know, the Arabs lived on the Iberian Peninsula from 711 until 1492. In all those centuries, they left numerous monuments, especially in Andalusia. And beyond the Alhambra or the Mosque, there are others like Gibralfaro or this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castillosohail.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sohail Castle<\/a>, which can be visited in <a href=\"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/for-families-2-bedroom-apartment-with-a-small-terrace-2-minutes-from-the-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fuengirola<\/a>. On a Greco-Roman settlement, Abd al-Rahman III ordered the construction of this fortress to strengthen coastal defences. Like Gibralfaro, the Christian siege in 1485 destroyed it; what we see today is the reconstruction carried out after that siege, which has witnessed great moments in history, as you will discover if you visit it.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colomares_A_Charming_Tribute_to_the_Discovery_of_America\"><\/span>Colomares: A Charming Tribute to the Discovery of America<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>And we link the Catholic Monarchs with another episode from their history. Around the year 1987, a doctor, Esteban Mart\u00edn, together with two bricklayers, had the idea of creating a castle to commemorate the feat of Christopher Columbus. Thus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castillomonumentocolomares.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colomares Castle<\/a> was born in Benalm\u00e1dena: a mix of styles (Neo-Gothic, Neo-Romanesque, Neo-Mud\u00e9jar, Neo-Byzantine) whose exterior resembles the keel of a ship and houses curious elements inside (stained glass, a small church, and even a pagoda) that will surprise you if you decide to visit it.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Bil-Bil_An_Icon_of_the_Costa_del_Sol\"><\/span>El Bil-Bil: An Icon of the Costa del Sol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Built between the second and third decades of the 20th century, this building, also in Benalm\u00e1dena, with Arab reminiscences and a reddish facade, has rightfully become a symbol of the Costa del Sol. In reality, it is a residence that a German couple commissioned from the prestigious architect Enrique Atencia, which they never got to inhabit due to the outbreak of the civil war. Its second owners are the ones who gave the castle the curious name by which we know it, with Arab resonances like its architecture: Elsa (El), William (Bil) and William Junior (Bil).<\/p>\n<p>Do you love discovering unique places like the best castles in the province? Follow us on social media for more inspiring spots around the Costa del Sol and stay updated with our news and services. Connect with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Huespeding_rental\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/huespeding\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/profile.php?id=6155790343901\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a type of tourism very popular in certain areas of Europe. Who hasn&#8217;t heard of the Loire Valley castles route, even if just by word of mouth? And the German castles route? It&#8217;s true that these two examples are particularly spectacular, but in Huespeding&#8217;s commitment to quality tourism, we can only invite you to stroll through the most picturesque castles dotting the Costa del Sol. Fancy a little immersion in the history of the best castles in the province? Let\u2019s go! The best castles of the province Gibralfaro: A Fairytale Setting We couldn&#8217;t begin this tour without mentioning Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba. This site overlooks the entire city of Malaga, and can be glimpsed from various points in the centre (the Plaza de la Merced, Calle Alcazabilla\u2026). But to truly enjoy the magic of its nooks and crannies, you must climb up to see it. Its history dates back to the Phoenician civilisation and extends to the 14th century, during the last days of Al-Andalus, when King Yusuf I turned the alc\u00e1zar into an impregnable fortress almost until the end of this period of Spanish history, with the siege by the Catholic Monarchs in 1487. Although its ruins were condemned to neglect for years, it was restored in 1977 and today is a spectacular enclave from which you can see the entire coast. It\u2019s well worth a visit: its prices are very affordable. It is undoubtedly one of the best and most iconic castles in the province. Sohail: Another Remnant of Al-Andalus As you surely know, the Arabs lived on the Iberian Peninsula from 711 until 1492. In all those centuries, they left numerous monuments, especially in Andalusia. And beyond the Alhambra or the Mosque, there are others like Gibralfaro or this Sohail Castle, which can be visited in Fuengirola. On a Greco-Roman settlement, Abd al-Rahman III ordered the construction of this fortress to strengthen coastal defences. Like Gibralfaro, the Christian siege in 1485 destroyed it; what we see today is the reconstruction carried out after that siege, which has witnessed great moments in history, as you will discover if you visit it. Colomares: A Charming Tribute to the Discovery of America And we link the Catholic Monarchs with another episode from their history. Around the year 1987, a doctor, Esteban Mart\u00edn, together with two bricklayers, had the idea of creating a castle to commemorate the feat of Christopher Columbus. Thus, Colomares Castle was born in Benalm\u00e1dena: a mix of styles (Neo-Gothic, Neo-Romanesque, Neo-Mud\u00e9jar, Neo-Byzantine) whose exterior resembles the keel of a ship and houses curious elements inside (stained glass, a small church, and even a pagoda) that will surprise you if you decide to visit it. El Bil-Bil: An Icon of the Costa del Sol Built between the second and third decades of the 20th century, this building, also in Benalm\u00e1dena, with Arab reminiscences and a reddish facade, has rightfully become a symbol of the Costa del Sol. In reality, it is a residence that a German couple commissioned from the prestigious architect Enrique Atencia, which they never got to inhabit due to the outbreak of the civil war. Its second owners are the ones who gave the castle the curious name by which we know it, with Arab resonances like its architecture: Elsa (El), William (Bil) and William Junior (Bil). Do you love discovering unique places like the best castles in the province? Follow us on social media for more inspiring spots around the Costa del Sol and stay updated with our news and services. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3646\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huespeding.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}