Built during the Byzantine era on the remnants of ancient, walls in order to defend themselves from Turks and Franks, and completed in 1373 from Francisco Gatelouso and reinforced by the Turks in 1462.

Is about a well- built castle, built with red and brown stones, with strong walls, signs, blazons e.t.c. The castle has many levels, while extremely beautiful monument is the central entrance made of thick wood, covered with fancy metal slates.

 Is built at the top of a pine-trees hill and considered as one of the most well preserved castles of Eastern Mediterranean. Nowadays is used as a place of cultural activities.