Must See Castles in Canary Islands
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Saint Gabriel Castle
Situated on a small island accessible via two causeways, this compact fortress was built in 16th century for defensive purposes.
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Castle Tostón
Defense tower “Torre del Tostón” is located in the coastal town of el Cotillo, which forms part of the municipality of la Oliva,…
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Castillo de La Luz
The name of the Castillo de la Luz means the Castle of Light. It was built in the 15th century to protect the city.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art
Modern art museum housed rather peculiarly in a fortress from the 18th century.
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Saint Barbara Castle
Impressive fortress built for the defence from pirates. Later served as a prison, now houses an elaborate Piracy museum.
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Castle of San Andrés
The Castle of San Andrés or Tower of San Andrés is located in the village of San Andrés.
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Torre del Conde
Torre del Conde is a fortress from the 15th century located in the Villa de San Sebastián de La Gomera. It is a military-type building.
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