The Castle of the Prince in A Ameixenda (Cee) is a remarkable example of 18th-century military architecture in the Costa da Morte. Its construction began in 1740 under the direction of military engineer Carlos Voysin, shortly after the capture of the Spanish ship La Princesa by the British near Cape Fisterra — an event that prompted a wave of coastal fortifications under the Bourbon monarchy.
This fortress was part of a larger defensive system that also included the Castle of the Cardinal in Corcubión, Castle of San Carlos in Fisterra, and the Castle of the Sovereign in Camariñas. As the coast lost strategic importance due to events like the Battle of Trafalgar, the Napoleonic invasion, and the loss of Spain’s American colonies, the castle was eventually sold at public auction and ceased to be state property by the end of the 19th century.
Located atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the ría, the Castle of the Prince spans over 33,000 m² and includes built structures, gardens, beach access, and a private dock. Though it is currently privately owned and closed to the public, it can still be admired from the sea, standing as a silent witness to the region’s maritime and military history.
