Verdera Castle

The Verdera Castle is located on the highest peak of the Serra de Rodes, at 670 meters above sea level, and belongs to the municipality of El Port de la Selva. From this point, we have a spectacular view of l'Empordà and the Eastern Pyrenees. The best way to get there is from a trail that starts at the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes.

The first document that mentions the existence of Verdera Castle dates back to the year 904. Thus, we can deduce that the fortification already existed at least since the 9th century. In this first reference, the castle is mentioned as the possession of the Count of Empúries, although during various moments in history, its control passed into the hands of the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes. Its privileged location allowed the fortification to become a formidable defense and lookout tower.