Santa Pola Castle

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) Located in the Plaza Glorieta, although Valencia has many links to Muslim rule, the castle was built after the Reconquista, taking five years to complete in the 1550s. It is of Renaissance style and was subsequently remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was built in 1557 by Italian engineers on the orders of the Governor of Valencia, the idea behind its construction was the need to defend the port and the city of Santa Pola from the numerous pirate attacks, which were very frequent in the 18th and 17th centuries. #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia