This abandoned castle is the most mysterious and curious in Spain (and is located in an authentic enchanted forest)

Due to its monarchical tradition and feudal past, Spain has a very interesting heritage of castles and palaces. We even have a kind of ancient and majestic building typical of Galicia, which is normally found in the countryside. These are the high-ceilinged pagodas; spacious bedrooms; great halls and an important common element: stone. Its walls are always stone. There are about 900 country houses cataloged in this Spanish region. none as mysterious as Casa Torre de Aldán.

Located in the Aldán (San Cibrán, Pontevedra) neighborhood, the place is also known as Finca de Frendoal and is popularly known as “Enchanted Forest”. And this small abandoned castle seems to have been swallowed by the forest, blending in with its surroundings, giving it a gloomy appearance. The walls are completely infested by moss and climbing plantsas well as benches in the garden.

Also, there is no poster or information about it around, only an imposing door and a dilapidated wall herald his arrival. However, another aspect that gives the complex a halo of mystery is that once the PO-315 road was built, the land was divided into two.

manor medieval styleAlthough it was ordered to be built by the Counts of Canalejas In the 60s of the 20th century. It was destined to be a place of rest and hunting, attended by their families and friends. However, it is currently owned by the municipality of Cangas.

To get there, we can guide ourselves from where you can see the banks of the Orxas River. medieval bridge Provides access to the Enchanted Forest. We’ll cross an old laundromat and follow the flow of the river to the farm’s gate.

The castle once had a drawbridge and protects the pit. You can also see what was once a croquet lawn and a tower, and some unfinished outbuildings survive to this day. However, it should be taken into account that his condition is not good and it is necessary to travel around the area carefully and carefully.

You will reach it by following the trail. an aqueduct that supplies water to the pagoda. It is Roman in origin and is believed to be the favorite corner of the Countess of Canalejas, who christened it the Countess Arch. There were originally two but only one of the arches has been preserved and is also one of the most Instagrammable spots in the space.

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