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Side view of the castle and view of the city and beach (Daniel Sutton II)
Flamenco dancing and intense Futbol (soccer) games are some of the cultural wonders of Spain. The perfect opportunity to live, and to be stationed in. Outside of Rota Naval Base, there are a multitude of events and landmarks to discover. One of them is Spain’s symbol of Cadiz citizens: El Castillo de Luna.
En El Castillo
From the giant walls, to the five towers surrounding them, the center has a rectangular courtyard. The walls are made of concrete, and decorated with three meters of density. Also, the towers are constructed with materials from the ocean, using sandstone and limestone. Among the five of them, three are of utmost importance.
The first being the Alliance Tower, the second is the Homage Tower, the third standing out due to its vibrant sounds is the Watchtower.
Attached to the Watchtower is a bell, utilized to warn the locals of possible dangers in the past. Now the only bell that rings is the beautiful Cathedral that resides across from the castle.
Center of the castle on a sunny day with a fountain at the center (Daniel Sutton II)
Dating back to the 13th century, the castle was owned by the Dukes of Arcos, the name Arcos based off of one of the ancient cities of Cadiz. The crowning was originally worn by the Senior Branch of Cadiz and would later be passed down to the Junior Branch of Arcos. Their lands were owned by the Leon Royal Family, of the crowned Ponce de Leon.
The castle was later housed by Catholics at one point, then was housed as a hospital and a school. Currently, it is formed as Headquarters for Rota’s City Hall.
The Castle’s Outdoors
Both military and natively, the exterior was built and continuously renovated “from a Renaissance transformation,” to a “summer residence.” Given holidays and all things recreational, the perimeter constantly conducts events that attracts all, both inside and out. Additionally, there is a cafe as well, along with a hotel and the Cathedral.
Come Check It Out
To see the castle in person, one could call it a blessing in disguise due to envisioning these structures in one’s dreams. This is a chance to make those dreams come true. I hope you check out this concreted structure.
View of the Castle entrance (Daniel Sutton II)
