Montroy: Castle Tower, Church and Beekeeping

If you are looking for a hotel in Montroy, it helps to first decide what brings you there. FIVAMEL is an annual event, with dates that vary from one edition to the next. The history of the Castillo de Montroy and the church, and the history of beekeeping covered by MUVAMEL, offer different areas of interest. El Peñasco adds a natural area in the nearby surroundings to the mix. This lets you distinguish between a date-specific event and different interests before you start searching.

The tower of the Castillo de Montroy

The tower of the Castillo de Montroy is an Almohad military structure of Muslim origin from the 12th century. Today, only the keep remains of the castle and the surrounding wall. The castle has a square floor plan; its four thick, load-bearing outer walls were built using an Arab stone-and-tapial technique known as “masoneria encajonada.” Two perspectives help put it into context: its date places the tower in its historical setting, while its floor plan and masonry technique describe its construction.

Parish Church of San Bartolomé Apóstol

The Parish Church of San Bartolomé Apóstol is a 19th-century Neoclassical building with a Latin-cross floor plan. In this layout, the nave is longer than the transept. Three naves and six side chapels divide the interior. Two towers stand out on the façade, and a dome rises above the altar. For architecture enthusiasts, this offers a clear comparison with the castle: a 19th-century Neoclassical church stands alongside a 12th-century Almohad military structure.

Beekeeping and MUVAMEL

MUVAMEL’s permanent exhibition covers the history and development of beekeeping. The MUVAMEL space covers 360 square metres. It includes an audiovisual room, an interactive games area and a workshop room. There is also a shop selling beekeeping products and goods made from the work of bees. The focus here is therefore on beekeeping rather than architectural history. Before your trip, check whether the spaces mentioned and the shop are available for your visit.

FIVAMEL as an annual reason to visit

Every year, FIVAMEL fills the squares and streets of Montroy. The exact dates and programmes vary from one edition to the next. This allows you to take the event’s dates into account when planning your trip, rather than assuming they remain the same each year.

El Peñasco and the Magro River

El Peñasco is a natural area of interest near Montroy, located on the Magro River. If you would like to include nature alongside architectural history and beekeeping in your travel plans, it offers another area of interest. Its location in the surrounding area and its connection to the Magro give this natural attraction a distinct geographical context.

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