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Batería de Castillitos

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Hiking area

One of the Most Revieweds in Cartagena


Address

30868, Murcia, Spain

Website

portaldecartagena.blogspot.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (5.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: (Saint Joseph's Day/Father's Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: road (12) narrow (9) guns (7) drive (7) visit (7) views (6)
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  • 5/5 Vladimir K. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place, views, history. Great to spend a few hours, kids were enjoying the tunnels and stairs inside the Fortress. Parking is a bit limited as the official parking place had washed out ditch and required a skilled driver to enter, thus most parked along the road. But very few people, so no problems at all.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fire H. 7 months ago on Google
    This is a great place to spend a couple hours for free. Make sure you explore the tunnels under the complex. There are holes in the doors and you can climb and explore the inner workings of the guns.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Harriet T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fascinating old fortress, plenty to explore - old rooms, dark tunnels and loads of steps! Amazing views out over the water. Could quite easily spend hours there. Not many people there at all when we visited but this was on a weekday in mid-30 degree heat! However this place could use some TLC otherwise it could fall into complete disrepair. Lots of graffiti in some of the rooms, but this didn't really take away from the experience. The road to this is narrow and windy with lots of pot holes! It's high up in the mountains so don't look down if you're not fond of heights. The car park is on a slight incline, very bumpy road surface and difficult to maneuver. There are no facilities such as toilets or cafés/restaurants so bring food & plenty of water and plan loo breaks in advance. Also recommend wearing decent trainers or walking shoes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fifty Shades Of F. 1 year ago on Google
    Breathtaking place, the views are simply amazing. Another good thing about it is that it is free, don't have to pay anything to enter. I'd say that the only bad thing about the place is that there's only one road to get in and to get out. It is kinda narrow as well as a little bit broken so if yall plan to go there, drive safe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jonas J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with a great view. And lots of history hiding in the old buildings. Entrance is free (October 2021) Parking is very poor (see photos) The drive to the parking lot is very narrow, and there are many points where 2 cars can't pass each other. We combined our visit there, with a long hike in the area, to a nice beach.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul H. 1 year ago on Google
    Second time we have been here and it is still an amazing place to have a walk around. Not ideal for those with pushchairs as can be difficult in places. Would advise to get there early morning as there is limited parking and also depending on the weather it can get very hot. Also advisable to take water. As always the drive up to the guns is always fun although a little more pot holed than I recall. Apologies if you do not like the black and white photos but I think it adds a nice little touch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SF 9 months ago on Google
    The road was somewhat rough, but problem-free. Spectacular scenery, rich history. Kids loved it! Perfect for combining with a hiking adventure all the way down to the sea. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry J. 5 months ago on Google
    No toilets. The road up and back is narrow and potholed. Parking is tight. Well worth the effort though.

  • 5/5 Jan H. 6 months ago on Google
    Isolated place, naturally as a fortification. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Caroline F. 7 months ago on Google
    Fabulous place to visit. Can take up to 3 hours to walk around it all, make sure it's early morning or later in the day as it gets very hot. No cost to visit, take care inside some of the buildings as walls / ceilings are unsafe. It gives you a true sense of military life... officer's accommodation, army barracks, artillery stores, lookout posts etc. It was fascinating to see how the shells for the guns were transported from the artillery stores on a track, then hoisted up to be loaded. The guns, although sadly defaced with graffiti as is most of the area, are huge and dominate the skyline... very impressive. Well worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Harriet Susan G. 7 months ago on Google
    If you can stomach the drive up to the guns you will be rewarded with fantastic views but more importantly the architecture and guns still remain. Lots to see and walk around. Can't believe that it is free as it is maintained well. You certainly must visit

  • 5/5 Mark F. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to wonder around.....just beware of the road getting up there!!!!!

  • 5/5 Anmar S. 8 months ago on Google
    The castle is very beautiful in the middle of a picturesque nature and overlooks the sea from the top of the mountain, but the road to it from the bottom to the top is about ten kilometers, a little bumpy, narrow, sloping and winding a lot on one side of the mountain and on the other side a valley to the sea. I recommend visiting, but drive with extreme caution.

  • 5/5 kosta b. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice to spend one hour. I believe the sunset is even nicer to see from here.. we couldn't wait that long. You can enter the bunker and explore. The road is narrow from time to time. Also, I don't know if you're allowed to go with camper vans.

  • 5/5 Diane Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty scary drive up, take it very slowly as difficult to pass on very narrow road. However views and scenery are spectacular so we'll worth it. Also great little bar restaurant when you come back down so will need a drink. Take water with you as you cannot get anything up there.

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing place to visit. The roads leading up to the castle and narrow and winding so do take care to drive slowly. There are some large potholes both on the road and at the car parking area so take extra care in approach. The site itself is amazing and well preserved. You enter the top section through either of the winding stairs at the front which bring you inside. There is also an entrance to the main housing areas.

  • 5/5 Joerg H. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding historical site. Part of the coastal defense system. Two huge guns still remaining. Remarkable architecture. Stunning views. Access by car via a narrow and bumpy military road with a lot of potholes. Two other batteries in walking distance. Good shoes necessary. Recommended!


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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