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Castillo de San Luis

Name: Castillo de San Luis
Address: s/n C. Castillo, Estepona, AN, ES

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M. Esther

October 21, 2021

At the beginning of the 16th century, the Catholic Kings ordered the construction of the Castle of San Luis. The intention with the construction of this building, was to replace the old Arab fortification called Estebbuna, name of which Estepona finally originated. Its function was mostly defensive and security for its inhabitants. It favored the development of an increasingly numerous population, through a repopulation of the area, which resulted in the subsequent urban expansion around the walls that already surrounded the city. Nowadays, after an important work of restoration, we can contemplate part of the castle wall, witness of the past of the city of Estepona.

Josephine

March 16, 2020

The remains of the great castle which once stood at the heart of Estepona, In the Plaza Casa Cañada, there is a small garden beneath the Castle walls for visitors to rest among the flowers or drink from the fountain. The existing walls probably date from the 16th century, though they may incorporate some earlier stonework, possibly Moorish. You can walk around the remaining section of castle wall down the little path in semi tropical gardens between the market and the castle wall, down the steps into Calle Castillo to view the other side of the castle wall.