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Fortaleza de la Mota (Castle of Alcalá la Real)
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Fortaleza de la Mota (Castle of Alcalá la Real)
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Fortaleza de la Mota (Castle of Alcalá la Real)
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Marti Ferret
November 22, 2022
Hiking
Also known as the castle of Alcalá la Real, the fortress of La Mota is a defensive enclosure, located on the hill of La Mota at 1029m, in the city of Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. It is dated from the Nasrid period (13th and 14th centuries), although with some previous elements.
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•Marti Ferret
December 19, 2022
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Also known as the castle of Alcalá la Real, the fortress of La Mota is a defensive enclosure, located on the hill of La Mota at 1029m, in the city of Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. It is dated in the Nasrid period (13th and 16th centuries), although with some previous elements.
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Mai
January 22, 2026
Hiking
Don't mistake the Fortress of La Mota for a castle! The entire city of Alcalá la Real was once located within its walls, and you'll need more than an hour to explore it. Guided tours are also available in German, French, and English (in addition to Spanish) if you'd like (maicamero.com).
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Elevation 990 m
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