Torre del Homenaje
Once the castle’s main defense point, the tower was used as the residence of the Lord, housing the main rooms and, on occasions, granary store. It was positioned on the northern side of the castle, the most sheltered from possible attacks, so that if the rest of the defenses succumbed, the tower would provide a last refuge and defensive stronghold. The Torre del Homenaje also fulfilled the function of a food store and water reserve, with a cistern excavated in its subsoil. An important colony of Lesser Kestrels also nests in the tower, a protected migratory species, which also uses its walls as nesting grounds.
Location
Located on Calle de Paso Castillo.