“The trip to Zorita is brief and delightful. Travelling tirelessly and quickly is a novelty for the traveller”. Journey to the Alcarria, Camilo Jose Cela. The journey is approaching its destination. Zorita de los canes is the culmination of this adventure. The castle-fortress of Zorita de los Canes was erected by the Arabs in the 12th and 13th centuries. It was conquered by Christians in 1085 and declared historical site in 1931.