Built with no drawn plans, Archer had a clear vision of what he wanted Atalaya Castle to look like, which he described to the architect in great detail.
From the outside it looked a lot like a prison with barred windows and concrete walls. However, from the inside, the large courtyards, complete with towering palms, made a lovely refuge from the outside world.
With more than a dozen rooms to explore, including Anna’s art studios, it took us about an hour to make our way around the castle.
There was an additional $2 entry fee to visit “the castle on the beach,” but it was well worth it.
We love this area so much! We go every vacation. I adore the story of Anna and Archer and loved going to see their home (the castle) and the gardens is such a great place! It’s by far one of my favorite places.
Us too! I found the park, and especially the gardens, so moving. We’ve been able to go a few times since writing the original post and I think I love it more each time. Plus, it’s such a great place for wildlife photography.
Glad you get to enjoy these beautiful places on your vacations and thanks for dropping us a message. It’s so nice to hear when others enjoy these special places.