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Castelldefels 10th Century Castle museum and parkland

Restored coastal castle dating from the 10th Century and last remodelled at end of the 19th century with spectacular Noble floor main hall and Church.

Updated: Mar 11, 2023 by: Barcelona Travel Hacks Views: 1k

About Castelldefels Castle and park

Castelldefels Castle is on the coastal plain between the Garraf massif and Barcelona city. The church inside dates from the 10th century and is the oldest part of the castle built on Iberian and Roman remains.

The Castle served for centuries for the territorial and defensive control of the city against Arab invasions, and between the 16th and 17th centuries, against the attacks of Barbary pirates.

In 1897 Manuel Girona, a Catalan banker and politician, bought and restored the Castle, which was in a state of ruins. During the civil war it was used as a military training center by the republican authorities and, later, the church became a barracks for international brigade members and a prison for deserters.

Visiting Castelldefels Castle and park

The church is an audio visual display space that details the history and motive for building a castle at this location. Also explained is the use of the castle as the barracks for the international brigade (foreign soldiers) that fought on the side of the Government during the Spanish civil war of 1936 to 1939.

Also on the ground floor is a series of rooms dedicated to an audio visual walk through exhibition of the barbery pirates that raided the coastline taking slaves and plunder.

TIP: Take headphones with 3.5mm jack to best enjoy the audio comentary.

Castelldefels Castle Tickets

Accessibility, mobility & Clothing for Castelldefels Castle and park

Access to the castle is via a paved and gradual incline path. Inside the castle all floors are accessible via an elevator.

There are no bicycle anchorage points near the castle but I think that bycicles could be chained to a metal handrail in the castle garden.

Large rucksacks and bags will have to be left in reception to visit the interior of the castle. I was allowed inside with my small 10L museum rucksack.

Day Trip Rucksack

Day Trip Rucksack

Small 10L day trip and museums rucksack

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Convertible Trousers

Convertible Trousers

Lightweight convertible trousers that zip down to shorts

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Mid layer Top

Mid layer Top

Light weight cotton quick dry T-shirt

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Trail shoes

Trail shoes

Lightweight comfortable trail shoes

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Summer socks

Summer socks

Ankle spring/summer socks

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0.8L water bottle

0.8L water bottle

Reusable, refillable 1L water bottle.

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Fleece jacket or Jersey

Fleece jacket or Jersey

Light weight warm fleece

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Emergency Poncho

Emergency Poncho

Small folded lightweight Water proof poncho for emergencies

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In Ear Headphones

In Ear Headphones

With 3.5mm jack. For running and for museum visits that have an audio guide. Museums don't provide headphones since Covid.

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Summary of Prices

Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Train/Bus Fare Entry Ticket Additional Information Adult Zone 1 T-casual € 10.00 Age 11-16 years, Over 65 years, 7.00 Euros Child T-familiar FREE For under 10 yearsGroup/Family Ticket? Groups of 10+ people. 7.00 Euros per personNotes Guided tours on Sundays. Spanish at 10h and Catalan at 11h.

Getting to Castelldefels Castle and park

Address: Plaza del Castell 1, Castelldefels. 08860

To get to Castelldefels use the Renfe RODALIES service catching a R2 or R2 Sud train From Barcelona-Estacio de França, Barcelona-passeig de Grácia or Barcelona-Sants.

Because it is Zone 1, use 1 trip from the T-casual Zone 1 travel Card or the Hola BCN card.

Documents for Castelldefels Castle and park

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Wikiloc Trail for Castelldefels Castle and park

A0141 - Castelldefels Castle and park

A short 2.7Km route from Castelldefels station to the 10th Century restored coastal castle to visit the Church, gardens and 19th century spectacular Noble floor.

Distance: 2.77 Km

Difficulty: Easy

Return Travel Fare: T-Casual Zone 1

Transport Network: Renfe Rodalies

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