Discover Castelldefels Castle and learn about pirates in the Mediterranean

Highlights

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Castelldefels Castle is included in your Barcelona City Pass
No advance booking required for this attraction - your City Pass is your admission ticket

Castelldefels Castle is the city's landmark.
It was built in the 12th century on Iberian and Roman ruins and was used for centuries to control the territory, defend against Arab invaders and fend off pirate attacks.
The tour ends on the terrace with spectacular views of Castelldefels, the sea and the surrounding mountains
The marvellous gardens invite you to take a stroll.

The Castelldefels Castle

What awaits you on site

Castelldefels Castle, a landmark of the town of the same name, is open to the public for the first time. In addition to the castle itself, there is also the interactive Piratia exhibition on regional piracy.

Castelldefels was built in the 10th century on Iberian and Roman ruins and served as a defence against Arab invaders and pirate attacks. The name is derived from ‘Castrum Felix’.

The castle is located around 20 kilometres southwest of Barcelona on the Costa del Garraf. An audio tour offers insights into different periods of the castle's history, including the parties of Manuel Girona's high society. The Piratia exhibition uses audiovisual and interactive elements to tell the story of the Mediterranean pirates.

Where do I have to go?

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Address:
Castillo de Castelldefels
Plaça del castell, 1
08860 Castelldefels

Good to know

Opening hours
Summer opening hours (from 1 April): From Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm
Winter opening hours (from 1 October): Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm