Castillo de San Miguel

Today: Castillo de San Miguel, Almuñécar

Place: Almuñécar
Kind: Castle
Built: 16th century
What remains: Standing
Visiting: Open to visit

The castle of Almuñécar, over the remains of the Arab wall, as rebuilt under Carlos I, who had its towers and moat built; its fabric is early modern, with a drawbridge and gun works facing the sea. The French occupied it in 1812 and it was badly damaged, then it became the town cemetery; restored and owned by the town, it now houses the town history museum.

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