Alarcon Castle
Alarc & oacute n, Cuenca, Spain
Description:
Alarcon is a Spanish castle surrounded on three sides by water and is a well-preserved ancient fortress.
The castle effectively guarded the borders of La Mancha during the troubled period of the Spanish Reconquista. According to legend, the castle appeared during the reign of Alaric II, whose name in Old German means “Powerful King”.
From the top of the castle Alarcon offers a beautiful view of the entire structure and its main tower. Alarcon was always protected from attacks, as it was built on the bend of the Yukar River and had a natural moat on three sides, and on the fourth was protected by a ravine. Currently, the castle is a popular attraction and a hotel with 13 rooms.