Conjunto Histórico
In 1982, thanks to the preservation of its urban layout, Castril was declared a Site of Historical and Artistic Interest due to its historical, artistic, and scenic value. Its Peña (rock formation) has been listed as a Natural Monument in the inventory of the Regional Government of Andalusia since 2001 and is located within the town itself. Its Sierra (mountain range) was declared a Natural Park in 1989 and covers more than 12,000 hectares, traversed by the Castril River. The urban structure of Castril and its subsequent growth have been shaped by the topography of the area. The Peña, acting as a natural stronghold, is connected to a gentle hill to the north, which in turn slopes westward towards the Castril River, and less steeply to the east. The town is renowned for its crafts, particularly glassmaking, which made Castril the most important production center in southern Spain from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. While this tradition has largely faded, some examples can now be seen in museums such as the Archaeological, Decorative Arts, and Romantic Museums in Madrid, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Its rich gastronomy, the production of wooden spoons, and the preservation of traditional rituals, such as the running of the bulls, are other noteworthy features.