Castle of Alcalá del Júcar (Albacete)

Castle facade

The Castle of Alcalá del Júcar is almohad origin 12th century and the 13th. It stands on a rock formed by the mouth of Júcar river.

Bridge and gateway

The homage tower seen from the parade ground

The homage tower

Detail of the matacán in the homage tower

Access door to the parade ground

Road round or adarve

Ladder of semi-lateral's access the homage tower

Exit to the terrace of the homage tower

Terrace of the homage tower

Battlements

Circular battlemented tower

View of the artificial moat of castle

The castle seen from the sickle of the Júcar river

Alcalá del Júcar

Alcalá del Júcar

Alcalá del Júcar is a municipality in the province of Albacete. This province belongs to the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain).

Overlooking the town from the Júcar river

St. Andrew's church

Roman bridge over the Júcar river

Artificial beach in a meander of the river

View from the castle

Location of the castle of Alcalá del Júcar