Colomares Castle

This castle-shaped building is actually a monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus and his arrival in the "New World". It was built by Dr. Esteban Martin y Martin, with the help of two masons from the nearby town of Mijas, between the years 1987-1994. It's a tribute to the discovery of America. The castle has many different architectural styles, like the Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and Mudejar. Inside, it houses the world's smallest church, from the Guinness Book of World Records, dedicated to St. Elizabeth of Hungary. It's open to the public daily. The entrance fee is 2 euros for adults and

Had no idea this existed, let alone visited it before!! to think that just three people built this fairytale-like castle and did so in their spare time. Its an amazing feat.

A visit to the Colomares castle is highly recommended. The whole family will enjoy it! I found this very helpful article with a video for the Colomares castle in Benalmadena - 'https://www.spain-holiday.com/benalmadena-pueblo/articles/colomares-castle-benalmadena-a-fairytale-tribute-to-a-true-life-explorer'