Ruinas Castillo de Guardamar, Guardamar del Segura
Facts and practical information
The castle of Guardamar is located on a rocky hill located next to the town of the same name, in the region of Vega Baja del Segura.
Of Arab origin, it is an elongated enclosure divided into two sections. The upper part is the castle itself, with a polygonal floor plan, dating from the first half of the 12th century, of which very little remains, as it was destroyed, like the castle of Orihuela, during the strong earthquake of March 1829.
The lower part is larger and is surrounded by a Gothic wall that underwent important modifications in the 16th century. The most important elements are some sections of its solid walls, as well as the bases of some towers and auxiliary constructions. The area of most archaeological value is the so-called Baluarte de la Pólvora. The villa remained within these walls until the earthquake of 1829, when it was moved.
It is currently in a state of consolidated ruin, has been partially rehabilitated, and archaeological excavations are still being carried out.
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