Castillo de Beselga

Estivella, Spain, Spain

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Castillo de Beselga, located in Estivella, Valencia, Spain, on a rocky ridge at 220 meters in the Serra Calderona Natural Park, originated as an Almohad sentinel tower from the 12th century, part of the Palancia Valley's defensive tower route.

Expanded in the late 15th century under Baron Gracià Monsoriu into a rectangular palace-castle with two floors, an upper terrace, and features like a rainwater cistern, it served defensive, residential, and seigneurial roles before severe damage during the Germanías War in the early 16th century led to its ruin. 

Now a restored cultural heritage site with a fully rehabilitated tower, consolidated walls, and hiking trail access, it showcases the transition from Islamic to Christian architecture and offers stunning views for visitors.