Unlike many castles in Britain and Central Europe—opulent, ornate numbers commissioned by royals—most of Spain’s fortresses were built for battle and were anything but luxurious.

There is a way through Spain that is all horseshoe arches, keyhole windows and bronze doors carved in Arabic script. It meanders into crenelated forts, Moorish castles overlooking the ...

People enjoy the view of the Moorish castle Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The huge complex is said to be laid out as a geometric game, requiring complicated calculations by its builders.

Moorish Spain. HELLO! April 21, 2005 Apr 21, 2005, 11:00 PM GMT+1. ... Its Moorish castle, the Castillo del Aguila, is so named for its eagle views as far as Gibraltar and North Africa.