[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28567] ’Castle of Riba de Santiuste.’ Surrounded by a beautiful stretch of wild countryside the castle of Riba de Santiuste sits atop a hill in the eastern part of Guadalajara province. The original Moorish castle was taken by the Christians in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 15th. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28565] ’Zafra Castle seen from the east.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province) and gives the impression of a ship that was thrown on a remote shore during a storm. The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28563] ’Zafra Castle seen from the east.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province) and gives the impression of a ship that was thrown on a remote shore during a storm. The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28561] ’Zafra Castle seen from the north.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province) and gives the impression of a ship that was thrown on a remote shore during a storm. The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28559] ’Zafra Castle in early morning sun.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province) and gives the impression of a ship that was thrown on a remote shore during a storm. The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28557] ’Zafra Castle seen from below.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province). The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28566] ’Castle of Riba de Santiuste.’ Surrounded by a beautiful stretch of wild countryside the castle of Riba de Santiuste sits atop a hill in the eastern part of Guadalajara province. The original Moorish castle was taken by the Christians in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 15th. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28564] ’Zafra Castle seen from the east.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province) and gives the impression of a ship that was thrown on a remote shore during a storm. The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28562] ’Zafra Castle seen from the north.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province) and gives the impression of a ship that was thrown on a remote shore during a storm. The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28560] ’Zafra Castle seen from the north.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province) and gives the impression of a ship that was thrown on a remote shore during a storm. The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28558] ’Zafra Castle in late evening sun.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province). The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

[SPAIN.CMANCHA 28556] ’Zafra Castle seen from the west.’ Zafra Castle sits atop an outcrop of red sandstone on the southern slope of the Caldereros mountain range (Guadalajara province). The nearest village is Campillo de Dueñas and lies 5 km to the north. The first castle at this site was built by the Moors and was taken by Christians forces around 1129. The castle we see today was constructed around the beginning of the 13th century. Photo Mick Palarczyk.