<p>Just outside of Myrtle Beach sits a medieval castle that would feel out of place if not for its charm. We tell the story of the eccentric couple who, nearly a hundred years ago, built this fortress — which was turned into a popular part of the state park system. This episode was produced in partnership with <a href="https://discoversouthcarolina.com/" target="_blank">Discover South Carolina</a>.</p><p>READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/atalaya" target="_blank">https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/atalaya</a></p>


The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Atalaya

An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.