Castillo de Feli

Castillo de Felí rises dramatically on a rocky promontory approximately 12 kilometers south of Lorca in Murcia province, perched about 200 meters above the Guadalentín alluvial plain. The fortress dates to around the 12th century Islamic period and served as a secure administrative center for the Lorca region before being donated to the city council by Alfonso X in 1257. Featuring a two-level watchtower with walls up to 1.70 meters thick, defensive perimeter walls, and an ancient water tank, the castle retained watchguard duties through the Late Middle Ages as part of Lorca's defensive network. The substantial remains reflect the strategic importance of its commanding hilltop location.