Getting to the Grand Granada

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Opening Times: Tuesday - Sunday: 09:00-21:00 Monday: closed
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Castillo de Vélez-Blanco was built by a man named Pedro Fajardo y Chacón. Construction began in 1506 and the castle was completed in 1515. After the Granada War, the Catholic Monarch gave Pedro the rank of First Marquis of Los Vélez.
Velez-Blanco's foundation was built upon Moorish fort that had previously "watched over" the town just below. Today, all that remains of the previous fort are the cistern and some of the original castle walls. Initially, when Pedro began building the castle, he had adopted a late Gothic style but then soon it was clear that the style had moved to an early Renaissance design. Several other architects had contributed to the design and structure of the castle, namely Florentian, Jacopo Florentino and Martín Milanés, who also had previously contributed to the construction and design of the Royal Chapel of Granada.
If you're lucky, you might be able to catch sight of several protected bird species flying high up and near the mountains that surround the area. Kindly take note that the town as well as the wildlife within the area have been declared by the government as a protected natural area. The town is beautiful, with clean streets, historic buildings and quaint white houses.
Opening Times: From April to September Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:00
From October 1 to March 31 Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 18:00
Access to the castle is free, you can find more information on the Andalucia website.