On foot it is quite a climb to get here since the village and then the castle are straight up from the road. When we visited there was no one there and no obstacles to our getting in whatsoever. From more recent reviews I see...More

Now our third visit to this tiny town. Its primitive structure is relatively intact. It consists of a principal tower and two separate enclosures, with some battlements still intact, connected by a long curtain wall. These walls also protected the monastery, whose remains are still...More

Just walking around and finding this is worth it. There is little left of it but it does bring you back in time.

A must see. Views over the olive groves and some well maintain ruins and an amphitheatre. Only 2€ entrance as well.

The town of Iruela which you go through to get to the castle is very small, quaint, and attractive. There are the ruins of an old church destroyed by the French, and, higher up the fortifications built by the Arabs, on top of which there...More

Right at the top of La Iruela sits this fabulous castle. Free under 7 years of age, and just €1 per person thereafter. Definitely worth a visit for the amazing views!!!

A work in progress, this Castillo is fascinating. The views from the top of the tower are spectacular. There is an intriguing amphitheatre (who did what there....and to who?) and an atmospheric ruined church. It's one of those places that stimulates both an interest in...More