Colomares Castle is not a medieval fortress but a monument built between 1987 and 1994 by Dr. Esteban Martín Martín, a Spanish physician with a passion for architecture and history. He designed and constructed the complex as a tribute to Christopher Columbus and to the discovery of America. Remarkably, the castle was built mainly by hand with the help of only a few collaborators.

The architecture of the monument is particularly unique because it combines different styles typical of Spanish history, including Gothic, Romanesque, and Mudéjar elements. Within the structure there are sculptures, symbols, and architectural details that narrate episodes from the life and voyages of Columbus. The complex also contains what is considered the smallest chapel in the world, dedicated to Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.

For this reason, despite its modern and somewhat theatrical appearance, Colomares Castle remains a very interesting place to visit and an original monument celebrating an important chapter of world history.