Spring 2026 visiting timetable at Jumilla castle

The 15^th-century castle of Jumilla has been restored to close to its original condition

During the spring of 2026 the castle of Jumilla is open to visitors at weekends and on public holidays between 10.00 and 14.00, enabling you to visit this faithfully restored reminder of the town’s rich history.

The most authentic way to visit is to walk up the castle hill, but it’s quite a hike and if you don’t feel up to it, or if you have pushchairs with you, you will need permission to drive up to the fortress. This permission can be obtained from the local tourist office (telephone 968 780237).

A token entry fee of 2.50 euros is payable.

Jumilla castle

In the second millennium BC there were already Bronze Age fortifications on the hill, and they were followed by others built by the Romans (190 BC) and the Moors (8^th century AD, but it was not until 1445 that the town was placed in the hands of the Marquis de Villena, who ordered that the castle be rebuilt in almost exactly the form we can see today.

The fortifications were soon redundant as the threat of Moorish uprisings receded, but it later centuries it became important again. During the Wars of the Spanish Succession it was at the castle of Jumilla that Cardinal Belluga gathered his troops to fight for the cause of the House of Borbon in the Battle of Almansa (1707), and During the War of Independence the castle was used as a barracks by the French troops. In the early 19th century it became a prison, but following this its condition declined and eventually the castle was abandoned.

However, in 1971 work began to restore the building, and this was followed in 1990 by an archaeological dig in the cemetery and church of Nuestra Señora de la Gracia. The latest episode of restoration and refurbishment was completed in 2000, and every effort has been made to ensure that visits are enjoyable and informative.

For more local news, events and visiting information please contact the tourist office (telephone 968 780237, email oficinaturismo@jumilla.org) or go to the home page of Jumilla Today.