The castle nobody knows exists

At 340 metres above sea level, in Padrón Alto, stands a 9th-century fortress. Omar ben Hafsum used it as a key stronghold in his rebellion against the emirs of Córdoba. A local historian calls it 'the least-visited monument in the province of Málaga'.

9th–10th century4 min read

Período de construcción

Siglo IX

Altitud

340 metros sobre el nivel del mar

Distancia al centro

7 km desde Estepona

Conquista final

923 d.C., tropas emirales

Contexto histórico

Rebelión de Omar ben Hafsum

Castillo el Nicio is an Arab fortress from the 9th century, located at Padrón Alto in Estepona, at 340 metres altitude and seven kilometres from the centre. It played an active role in Omar ben Hafsum's rebellion and was definitively conquered in 923 AD. It remains one of the least-known historical sites in the province.

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