A Legacy by the Sea: Historic Castle in the Costa da Morte

Nyumba Realty presents this remarkable 18th-century coastal castle, a truly unique property located in the Costa da Morte, overlooking the Ría de Corcubión. Known as Castillo del Cardenal, it offers the opportunity to acquire an authentic piece of Spanish heritage in an extraordinary natural setting.

Built between 1755 and 1757 in honour of Infante Don Luis de Borbón y Farnesio, brother of King Charles III and a notable patron of the arts, the castle was designed to protect the ría and the maritime routes leading to northern Europe. Its architecture reflects this strategic purpose: a fortified peninsula with a star-shaped layout, constructed in local stone and conceived to blend naturally into the landscape.

The fortress features seventeen embrasures and an approximate surface of 2,800 sqm. Around the central parade ground stands a U-shaped building that preserves barrel-vaulted ceilings, lime-washed walls and the solid character of traditional military architecture. Today, the property is in perfect condition for immediate living and offers six welcoming bedrooms, generous living rooms, offices and versatile spaces suitable for multiple uses.

The exterior includes a well-kept garden with hydrangeas and native species, as well as direct access to the sea that reflects the castle’s historic relationship with the coastline.

Its exceptional state of conservation and its authenticity make it an ideal place to develop a personal, family or professional project with a truly unique identity.

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