Castillo de Almodóvar del Río
Castillo de Almodóvar del Río is a hilltop fortress of Moorish origin above the Guadalquivir, 25 km west of Córdoba, restored in 1901–1936 and seen as Highgarden in Game of Thrones.
About Castillo de Almodóvar del Río
A Roman fort probably stood on the hill, but the present castle grew from a Moorish fortress of about 760. It was rebuilt under Alfonso XI and fought over by Pedro I and Enrique II in the 14th century. Long abandoned, it was restored between 1901 and 1936 by its owner Rafael Desmaissières, 12th Count of Torralva. In 2025 it drew a record 104,000 visitors.
The self-guided route climbs the walls and the Square, Round and keep towers, with themed spaces including the dungeon, the armoury, a sword exhibition and the Throne Room. Projections and a documentary explain the restoration. Outside, the moat garden is laid out by type of vegetation and ends at a viewpoint. The neo-Gothic palace is a private residence.
Adults pay €10, children 5–13 €6 and students, over-65s and disabled visitors €8.50; the box office stops selling an hour before closing. Audio guides cost €3–5, and dramatised tours in Spanish cost €15. The castle tops a steep hill and the visit involves many stairs, so it is difficult for wheelchair users. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Weekdays outside school holidays are quietest. From October to March it opens 11:00–14:30 and 16:00–19:00 on weekdays and 11:00–19:00 at weekends; on summer weekdays it opens 09:00–15:30. Look out for the medieval history days in spring and autumn.
Castillo de Almodóvar del Río in pictures
What you’ll find
- Audio guideAudio guide (€3–€5)Buy
- ExhibitionExhibition visitTicket
- GardensGarden visitTicket
- Gift shopSouvenirsBuy
- Guided tourGuided tour (€11–€15)Book
- Monument visitSelf-guided visit (€6–€10, 11:00–19:00)Ticket
- Ramparts walkWall walkTicket
- Tower climbTower climbTicket
Nearby places to visit
Almodóvar del Río is a white town on the Guadalquivir, and the castle looks east over the river plain towards Córdoba. The caliphal ruins of Medina Azahara (17 km) lie along the A-431 on the way to the city, where the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (23 km) and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (23 km) are about half an hour's drive away. In Córdoba the Córdoba Archaeological Museum (23 km) displays finds from across the province, and to the south-west the Municipal Historical Museum of Écija (30 km) is known for its Roman mosaics.
Castillo de Almodóvar del Río at a glance
Location
Valle Medio del Guadalquivir, Córdoba
Town
Almodóvar del Río
Address
Calle Parvas s/n (castle hill) 14720
Opening hours
Jan–Mar and Oct–Dec: Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 and 16:00–19:00, Sat–Sun and holidays 11:00–19:00; Apr–May, 15–31 Aug and Sep: Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 and 16:00–20:00, weekends 11:00–20:00; Jun–14 Aug: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:30, weekends 11:00–20:00; closed 1 Jan and 25 Dec
Prices
Adults €10; children 5–13 €6; students, over-65s and disabled visitors €8.50; dramatised tour €15 (children €11)
Checked 1 Nov 2026 on the official website. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
Website
castillodealmodovar.com
Phone
+34 957 634 055
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