Castell de Benalí

Aín, Spain, Spain

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Castell de Benalí, also known as the castle of Aín, sits in the municipality of Aín in Castellón province, Valencian Community, Spain, within the rugged Sierra de Espadán.

Of Arab origin with a dispersed polygonal floor plan typical of montane fortresses, it features multiple defensive walled enclosures reflecting 14th-15th century Islamic and early Christian adaptations after James I's 1239 conquest, which preserved Muslim populations under the jurisdiction of Eslida's qadi. 

The ruins, recently subject to restoration works, offer lovely panoramic views from their hilltop position, serving as a cultural highlight amid Aín's historic Islamic-rooted landscape.