Aragon is a community known, among many other things, for its castles. It is no wonder, since it has more than 700 fortifications, castles, walled palaces and towers throughout the territory. Many (or the ruins that remain of them) can be visited throughout the year, but what better time than Halloween to explore their corners and discover the ins and outs and legends they harbor? In addition to being beautiful and allowing us to learn part of the history of Spain, we can celebrate the festival of All Saints’ Eve within its walls and, perhaps, be a little scared.

Trasmoz Castle, the cursed town of Aragon

This town, the only cursed and excommunicated town in Spain, is home to a network of mystery and legends about witches and covens that gave rise to all kinds of writings and beliefs about its castle. It houses the Witchcraft Museum, dedicated to witches and the superstitions that make the town famous.

To book a visit to Trasmoz Castle, you must book by calling the following phone number: 976 64 64 71. Opening hours are: Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. General admission is priced at 8 euros for adults and 6 for children.

The impressive and mysterious castle of Loarre

Getting to know this sinister fortress and its ins and outs on Halloween is a luxury in which to enjoy Romanesque-Jaqués art. It has endless activities, also for children, and offers guided tours, available in different languages. To visit the Loarre Castle it is necessary to buy the ticket on the website (link).

General admission costs 6 euros (8 with a guided tour) and is free for children under 6 years old. The entrance fee to the castle includes a visit to the church of San Esteban in the town of Loarre and the collegiate church of Bolea. On Saturday, October 28, the opening hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., while on the 29th, 30th, and 31st, due to the time change and loss of light, it closes at 6:00 p.m.

The spectacular reddish castle of Peracense

It is one of the most original and best preserved castles in Aragon, as well as one of the monuments of greatest heritage and landscape interest in Teruel. It was built in the 13th century on a previous Islamic fortress, which turned it into a first-rate defensive enclave.

To book a visit to the Peracense castle you can do so through the website (link) and the telephone number is +34 620 86 30 78. General admission is 3.50 euros without a guided tour and 2 euros for children between 6 and 14 euros. It is open on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Luna castle of Mesones de Isuela

This Gothic-style fortress built in the 14th century was impregnable, as it occupies an area of ​​about 3,000 square meters and has six towers and an enclosure closed to the outside that impresses anyone. It dominates the town and houses one of the most spectacular decorated armors of the Aragonese Mudejar.

To book a visit to the Mesones de Isuela castle, you must call by phone and the general admission price is 8.5 euros (it includes a tourist voucher that allows you to visit several monuments in the area, including the Museum of Calzado de Brea de Aragón and the Castillo del Papa Luna de Illueca, among others). It is free for children under 10 years old.

The Templar castle of Monzón

Discovering this castle means immersing yourself in the world of the Templar warrior-monks thanks to the interpretation center dedicated to the Temple hidden inside. For centuries, a strategic and significant part of the Kingdom and Crown of Aragon was dominated from this fortress. In addition, for years he guarded the Tizona, the famous sword of El Cid Campeador.

The contact telephone number for booking guided tours of Monzón Castle is 974 41 77 91. The general admission price is 2.5 euros. And the opening hours are Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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