At a leisurely drive of less than 30 minutes from Cordoba city in Southern Spain is this breathtaking castle that most tourists are not aware of. This is partly because tourists are busy exploring the convenient standard attractions in Cordoba easily explored by foot. Here is where the advantage of having a car kicks in.

The castle sits on a hill and is impossible to miss as it can be seen for miles around. If you are travelling between Cordoba and Sevilla on A-431 you would not miss this castle. It looks gorgeous even from miles away when still driving on the highway. It is a steep drive up the hill. There is plenty of free parking at the entrance.

Entrance to castle
View around the Castlillo Almodovar
View from above the castle

Arrive early when the castle opens to the public at 11 am so that it is easier to get pictures without tourists blocking views. Walk around the castle for more fabulous views especially of a Spanish white village on one side and amazing landscape colors on another. Take care, there are steps and a lot of wind. It could be slippery on a rainy day!

Colorful landscape and river view
Stairs leading to the top
Spanish white village view

It was previously a Roman fort and the current structure is of Moorish origin. Castle sits on the banks of river Guadalquivir. The views are spectacular. There are several steep steps and narrow passages. You can easily spend an hour walking through the castle and taking in views from the towers.

What is special about this castle?

It looks and feels complete and authentic, not some semi-ruined structure with missing roofs and walls. Everything looks like what it would have been when people lived there. You can picture yourself looking out from one of the many towers, attending court in the hall and eating in the dining hall. 

'Game of Thrones' Costumes
Courtyard
King and Knight

There is an interesting add-on to visiting this castle. Part of the 7th season of the blockbuster TV series Game of Thrones is filmed in the Almodovar’s castle. The places where key scenes are filmed are tastefully highlighted. So, it might be more fun if you are a Game of Thrones fan!  

Castillo Almodovar, Andalucia, Spain
Castillo Almodovar, Andalusia, Spain

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