El Colomares Castle It is one of those monuments that catch us as soon as we see them. Perhaps because among its architecture we find a combination of Neo-Byzantine style, as well as Neo-Gothic and Mudejar. It was already in the XNUMXth century when it was built as a tribute to Christopher Columbus.
Although it is called a castle, as we will see below it is more of a monument, but this does not detract from the beauty of the first. In addition, it ends with stained glass windows that are well worth seeing in the first person. Also inside it has a chapel and a mausoleum. Discover everything that this place contains!
How to get to Colomares Castle
From Malaga you can go by bus, which if you go on the M-112 will take about 50 minutes, while if you take the Antonio Machado road, you will reach the Mimosas and therefore the castle in just over an hour. It is a direct bus. By taxi or car it is approximately 22 minutes. This place is located in Benalmádena, on the Carretera del Sol, El Viñazo.
The construction of the castle
It was in 1987 when Dr Esteban Martín, together with two bricklayers, began the construction. The materials they used to shape it were both brick such as natural stone or concrete, without forgetting the wood. Dr Martín had extensive knowledge of history as well as architecture. Hence, he thought of combining the different architectural styles that have been participants in numerous monuments and in the history of Spain in general. For this reason, although perhaps the idea was somewhat improvised, it is true that he did not hesitate to combine Neo-Byzantine elements as well as Neo-Romanesque, Neo-Gothic and Neo-Mudejar elements.
The great curiosities
In a construction like this, in addition to the elements that determine it, the end can also be the main protagonist. Although the monument bears the name of a castle, it is a great tribute to the discovery of America and, above all, to Christopher Columbus. In addition to incorporating these elements, it also has a Chinese pagoda. Since at first Columbus wanted to reach Asia. The Catholic kings they could not be absent from the tribute either.
It must be said that it is the largest monument that is dedicated to Christopher Columbus, with more than 1500 square meters. Inside there is a mausoleum, where it is hoped that in the not too distant future, the remains of Colon will be able to rest there. It has a chapel, but in this case, it is the smallest in the world. Although the castle was built in the late 80s, the techniques typical of the Middle Ages. This means that there was no machinery to help get the job done.
The schedule of the Castle of Colomares
Throughout the year, the Castillo de Colomares opens its doors at 10:00 am and closes at 13:30 pm. But both in the fall and in winter, in the afternoons you also have the option of being visited from 16:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m. While when spring begins and during summer the afternoon hours are extended to 19:00 p.m. and 21:00 p.m. respectively. So much On Mondays and Tuesdays, the castle will be closed.
Prices to visit the castle of Colomares
El price for visiting the castle is 2,50 euros, while people who are pensioners have a discount, leaving the entry in two euros. Something that also happens with the smallest of the house, who will pay only two euros to enjoy this environment.
A visit to a privileged environment
The castle is located at the top of a road that it is not always easy to see it at first sight. But once there, you can park your car and enjoy its surroundings. Since being elevated, it will leave us some of the most impressive panoramic photos. Of course, the main thing in this place is the castle and your visit will not take you too long.
But it is true that the route through it leaves us endless arches, towers through which you must access through stairs and fountains. In every corner there is always a nod to the discovery of America, like one of those towers that has a boat finish and next to it we will see the anchor. Undoubtedly, there are many details that are monopolizing each of its corners, hence the visit pays a little more on them. Once you get to the castle and buy your ticket, the person in charge will give you a kind of guide with all the main points. So you won't miss any of them.
A good place to go with children
It is also the environment perfect to go with the little ones in the house. Because as we have said, the car arrives at the same place, although the bus would also leave us quite close. Once there, with the map they give us, they are going to entertain themselves looking for every corner, since they are well signposted by way of numbers and names. So they will begin to entertain themselves by being the guides. Both the naves such as the Pinta or the Santa María are one of the spaces that children want to visit, but not only that, but all the details will delight the little ones.