# Castillo de Salobreña, Spain: what it is and when to go

> Castillo de Salobreña is a castle in Spain (Almuñécar), at 73 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-salobrena/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Castle in Spain · History
- **Where:** Spain
- **Elevation:** 73 m
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** AGP Málaga, 82 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Jun 15-Aug 31: 10:00-13:30,17:30-20:00; Sep-Oct: Sa[-1] 10:00-14:00,17:00-19:30; Nov 01-Feb 29: Su[-1] 10:00-14:00,16:00-18:00; Mar-Apr: Sa[-1] 10:00-14:00,17:00-19:00; May 01-Jun 14: Su[-1] 10:00-14:00,17:30-20:30; Dec 24,Dec 25,Dec 31,Jan 01: off
- **Price:** 4 EUR;2 EUR (reduced)
- **Website:** [andalucia.org](http://www.andalucia.org/en/cultural-tourism/visits/granada/monuments/castillo-de-salobrena/)
- **Coordinates:** 36.74374, -3.58944

## What it is and where

Castillo de Salobreña is a castle in Spain (Almuñécar), at 73 m above sea level. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Almuñécar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/almunecar/), where this site lists 35 more places to see, 9.1 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 36.74374, -3.58944; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 82 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.74374%2C-3.589437)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.74374%2C-3.589437)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) places in Spain. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Castillo de Salobreña is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 45 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 39 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 30 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 17 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 24 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 10 h |
| December | Possible | 9 h 30 |

In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Spain

To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Spain checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Playa de La Guardia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-la-guardia/): Beach · 724 m
- [Playa de La Charca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-la-charca/): Beach · 960 m
- [Azucarera Nuestra Señora del Rosario](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/azucarera-nuestra-senora-del-rosario/): History · 1.0 km
- [Hotel Salobreña](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/hotel-salobrena-suites/): History · 2.9 km
- [Bodega Ron Montero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bodega-ron-montero/): Winery · 3.7 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## More in Spain: History

- [Córdoba, Spain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cordoba-2/)
- [Toledo, Spain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/toledo-2/)
- [Salamanca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/salamanca-2/)
- [Sagrada Família](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/basilica-de-la-sagrada-familia/): basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- [Cádiz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cadiz-2/)
- [Alcalá de Henares](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alcala-de-henares-2/)

Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castillo de Salobreña?

It is a castle in Spain. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Castillo de Salobreña?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.

### How do you get to Castillo de Salobreña?

The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 82 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.74374%2C-3.589437) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Playa de La Guardia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-la-guardia/), [Playa de La Charca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-la-charca/), [Azucarera Nuestra Señora del Rosario](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/azucarera-nuestra-senora-del-rosario/). The rest is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/300244730), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q919865), CC0. More about Castillo de Salobreña on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_Salobre%C3%B1a). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).