• In the municipality of Torredelcampo, this castle of Muslim origin was built on a singular rocky spur in the 12th century.
  • In a strategic position, controlling the roads between Jaén, Martos and Arjona, El Berrueco played a leading role in the border conflicts between Christians and Muslims.
  • After the Christian conquest of the area it was altered, taking on the structure that has come down to us.
  • Later, during the civil wars between Henry IV and the rebel nobility, the Castilian chronicles link Berrueco Castle with the mysterious death of Pedro Girón.
  • Iberian, Roman and Visigothic remains have been found, showing that the site was occupied earlier.