Monfragüe Castle
Castillo de Monfragüe
The ruins of a Moorish-era castle on a canyon ridge. Its tower offers 360-degree views over the national park, and nearby caves hold prehistoric rock art.
Monfragüe Castle was built in the Islamic period in the 9th century, and its surviving towers and the small Chapel of Our Lady stand on the highest point of the ridge. From the car park, climb the stone steps for about 15 minutes. From the top of the tower you can overlook the winding gorge of the Tagus River and the Salto del Gitano (Gypsy’s Leap), and vultures often glide right past. Beneath the castle, caves preserve prehistoric rock art. Admission is free. It is about 2 km from the Gypsy’s Leap viewpoint, so the two make a good combined visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Monfragüe National Park (Salto del Gitano)
- Trujillo
- Trujillo Castle
- Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Mountain
- Palacio de Carvajal
- Co-Cathedral of Santa María
- Plaza Mayor & Torre de Bujaco
- Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo