Next Friday, September 26, will mark a milestone for heritage in Granada: La Calahorra Castle will officially open to the public after being acquired by the Provincial Council last July for 6.5 million euros.
Until now, the Renaissance fortress had been in private hands, and visits were restricted to just Wednesdays, limiting access to one of Spain’s most remarkable monuments.
During the announcement, the president of the Provincial Council, Francisco Rodríguez, underlined that this new stage “is not only about recovering a monument, but also about creating cultural, tourism, and economic opportunities for the entire province.”
Guided tours with limited capacity
In this first phase, visits will be organized by a company specialized in museum management to safeguard the building.
- 40-minute guided tours.
- Groups of up to 30 people.
- Advance booking required through Articketing.
Opening hours will be:
- Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This will make it possible to offer 22 tours per week for a maximum of 660 visitors.
Looking ahead
The Provincial Council is already working on a Conservation Plan that will enable themed visits and improve accessibility in a second phase, while restoration works are carried out.
Rodríguez also announced the creation of a new Delegation for Cultural Heritage Management, headed by Vice President Nicolás Navarro, to oversee sites such as the future Easter Week Museum in Guadix and the former Bank of Spain building in Granada.
A jewel of the Renaissance
Perched in the Marquesado del Cenete, La Calahorra Castle combines the strength of its cylindrical towers with the elegance of a Renaissance palace hidden within. Cloisters, arcades, and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains make it a heritage landmark now finally accessible to everyone on a regular basis.
