The Castle of Floripes, also known as Castillo de Rocafrida, stands as an ancient fortress of Arab origin located in Garrovillas de Alconétar, Extremadura. First conquered by Ferdinand II of León around 1166 and subsequently held by various military orders including the Templars and the Order of Alcántara, the castle witnessed centuries of Iberian conflict. The structure was rebuilt in 1468 with Gothic architecture, likely incorporating elements from an earlier Roman tower. A captivating legend surrounds the castle, claiming that Floripes was a beautiful Muslim princess and sister of the fortress's lord Fierabrás, who disputed with Charlemagne for dominion. Though the castle was submerged beneath the Alcántara reservoir in 1969, the upper keep tower still protrudes above water, and during particularly dry years the crenellated walls become visible—a haunting reminder of medieval power.
