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Nice walk up to castle through old town. Only takes 30mins to look around the castle. Theres not much there, but its the location and views that make it worthwhile.
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Date of experience: September 2020
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A good way to start your trip to Alcal del Jucar as you can climb over the battlements and see great views of what lies below. There is also some rooms which show what living in the castle was like. Signs are in Spanish only but it is an interesting enough building in itself to take a trip around.…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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We were traveling through the region and had heard of the castle on the cliff top, so we stopped by. It was an amazing example of early defense systems and the adaptability we have for our environment. Well worth the visit. Recommended. Lots of uphill walking!
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Date of experience: September 2019
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The castle is quite small but worth having a look at. It can be reached by walking up through the village which is quite a steep and challenging route. You can also get to,it round the edge of the village by car. We walked up and enjoyed the views and ambience of the village on the way. The entry fee was only a couple of euros and the views are truly breath taking. Alcalá Del Jucar is a really beautiful little village.…
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Date of experience: September 2018
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I think it took us longer to walk up to the castle than the actual tour around it! Very well preserved, undoubtedly, but there is very little to see inside and what is documented there is only in Spanish, so many visitors will miss out on that, too. The entrance fee of 2 Euros 50 is expensive, by Spanish standards and it is certainly not for those with mobility problems, because the only two rooms, which are accessible are only reached via very narrow winding staircases.…
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Date of experience: May 2019
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