Yes, access is 100% free.
It is not possible to access the castle by car. In very specific cases for children or those with reduced mobility, cars may drive up to the castle to drop said visitors off at the site. However, the car must then park outside of the fortress.
The free La Ereta car park is located near the castle, on Mount Benacantil itself.
Yes. To do so, please send an email to the following address: info@castillodesantabarbara.com, indicating the requested tour date and the number of visitors.
Yes. Inside the castle, kiosks are located in the Queen’s Bastion and next to the Military Engineers’ Barracks, with a cafe located in the upper section of the Hermitage of Santa Bárbara.
Yes. The lift to access the castle from El Postiguet is in operation.
It costs €2.70 per person, except for pensioners and children under 5.
Yes. There is a shuttle (minibus) with a stop at Plaza del Doctor Gómez Ulloa (opposite the MARQ). This shuttle runs every 20 minutes, approximately, with tickets costing €1.45.
In winter (from 1 October to 31 March) it runs from 10:00 to 20:00, and in summer (1 April to 30 September) it runs from 10:00 to 22:00.
Yes. However, they must be leashed and are not permitted in indoor rooms.
The castle’s opening hours are as follows:
Off-season (from 15 November to 27 February): every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
Mid-season (from 28 February to 16 June, and from 5 September to 14 November): every day from 10:00 to 20:00.
Peak season (from 17 June to 4 September): every day from 10:00 to 23:00.
The castle will be closed on the following dates:
1 January
6 January
24 December
25 December
31 December
Guided tours are offered free of charge, every day of the week, with the following timetable:
Off-season (15 November to 27 February):
11:00 – tour in Spanish
12:00 – tour in English
13:00 – tour in Spanish
15:00 – tour in English
Mid-season (from 28 February to 16 June, and from 5 September to 14 November):
11:00 – tour in English
13:00 – tour in Spanish
15:30 – tour in English
17:30 – tour in Spanish
Peak season (from 17 June to 4 September):
10:00 – tour in English
11:00 – tour in Spanish
18:00 – tour in English
19:00 – tour in Spanish
On the other hand, dramatised tours are held as follows:
January and February: Sunday at 12:00
March until 17 June: Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30
Easter: 5 days of special events
Summer: Wednesday to Sunday at 21:00
For both types of tours, booking is required via email at the following address: info@castillodesantabarbara.com
You can get in touch with the Castillo de Santa Bárbara in the following ways:
-By phone: 673 849 890.
-By email: info@castillodesantabarbara.com.
-On our social-media profiles on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
-And by visiting our website: www.castillodesantabarbara.com.
You can send an email to info@castillodesantabarbara.com, who will let you know our availability and the various activities offered for school groups.
