Castle

Monterreal Castle

Baiona · Pontevedra

Monterreal Castle, castle en Baiona

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Monterreal Castle is a castle in Baiona (Pontevedra), Spain. Construction began in the 12th century and was completed in the 16th century. It now serves as a tourist attraction and houses a Parador hotel. Three of the castle's towers are preserved: the Reloj tower, the Tenaza tower with a heptagonal base and the Príncipe tower. The Castle is defended by the Puerta del Sol, a ramp with a lifting bridge and the three large towers. The first appearance of the castle in record dates from the year 60, when Julius Caesar conquered Baiona. Apart from the Romans, the Visigoths and Muslims also left their marks in the Monterreal Castle, whose name was given by the Catholic Monarchs.

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What it is Fortress

Part of Conxunto histórico de Baiona

Elevation here ≈ 23 m · Terrain Tiles

Nearest town Baiona, 670 m away

Way of St James Camiño Portugués da Costa, 725 m away

People in the municipality 12,366 (2025) · IGE

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