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Castillo de Zalia
Spain, Spain
Castillo de Zalia in Alcaucín, Málaga province, Spain, is a medieval Moorish fortress possibly founded on Phoenician remains around 2,800 years ago and rebuilt by Arabs in the 12th century to guard the vital Nasrid trade route linking Granada to Málaga through the Axarquía mountains.
Perched high above the landscape overlooking Sierra Tejeda, this imposing ruin formed a defensive triangle with nearby Bentomiz and Comares castles, controlling valleys and repelling Christian incursions during frontier wars.
Now a silent witness to layered history amid rugged terrain, its scattered walls and towers offer sweeping coastal and mountain views, accessible via hikes that highlight its enduring strategic role.
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Calle Calvario, 372, 29713, Málaga, Spain
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