Castillo El Peñón del Moro

Historical Site Medieval coastal fortress ruins overlooking Andalusian landscape

A historic fortress named Peñón del Moro in Andalusia; visitors come to inspect Moorish military architecture, castle ruins and the surrounding countryside views.

Castillo El Peñón del Moro
37.0348, -2.6229

How to Get to Castillo El Peñón del Moro #

The castle is on the Andalusian coast near the town listed in regional maps. It is usually reached by local roads; driving is the most convenient option. From larger nearby towns, follow coastal roads and local signage toward the headland. Parking is typically roadside and the final approach is on foot over rough paths.

Tips for Visiting Castillo El Peñón del Moro #

  • Wear sturdy shoes - coastal castles often have rough, uneven paths.
  • Bring sun protection; Andalusian coastlines can be deceptively exposed even outside summer.
  • Check tide times if accessing viewpoints near the shore to avoid getting cut off by rising water.

Best Time to Visit Castillo El Peñón del Moro #

Coastal vantage points like El Peñón del Moro are best in spring and autumn when temperatures are mild and glare from the sea is reduced.

Spring
Mar-May · 15-24°C
Comfortable walking weather and clear views over the coast.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 18-26°C
Fewer tourists and mellow light ideal for photographs.

Weather & Climate near Castillo El Peñón del Moro #

Climate

Castillo El Peñón del Moro's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

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