If you are driving in Spain, and you are interested in the countryside that inspired Don Quixote, take the back roads through vineyards, olive groves, and fields to Belmonte, where you will see this marvelous castle from far away. There is ample parking (free!). This...More

If you like castles this is a decent example, but at €9 each a bit pricey. Belmonte as a place is odd, the people don't seem used to strangers and the bars all seemed to have a strong smell of dope. If you are passing,...More

This is one of the best restored castles in Spain. It was begun in 1456 by order of Don Juan Pacheco, first Marquis de Villena as a personal residence in the city of his birth. It was constructed during a time of convulsions and infighting...More

Belmonte is on the Road of Don Quixote and is not in a very well traveled location. Many of my Spanish friends had no real idea of its location. But it definitely well worth seeing. The castle, restored on two occasions is one of the...More

This is a lovely castle well worth the time and trouble getting here especially since they have modified the front drive so vehicles can't park at the gates spoiling your picture.

A castle that you can explore extensively - from the dungeons to the highest ramparts. Great views of the countryside. Great displays inside the castle with a lot of history available on handsets.

The castle is very well preserved and has some fantastic views from the castle walls, there are a lot of original features still remaining - really worth a visit, wear comfy shoes as there are a lot of steps :-)

We visited Belmonte Caste with our 5 year son. It was extremely interesting - we used the sound apparatus (supplied as part of our entrance fee). The restoration is very well done and there are loads of exhibits (some original, some reproductions). The outside terraces...More

This castle is a brilliant excursion for Vaughan Town members in Spain but also good for regular tourists. The sun baked bricks of the 15th century make it a beautiful and cheap attraction to go to. The rooms are stunning and you will feel as...More

If you find your way to Belmonte then you have to stop her for a tour. It is only 7 euros and worth the time to see the view the history of the region.