Castalla

Sitting in the heart of Toy Valley, Castalla is a municipality whose cultural and natural heritage will take you aback. Read on for more information and then start planning your trip.

Located in L’Alcoià in the province of Alicante, Castalla is one of the municipalities in the so-called “Toy Valley”. It is an interesting place nestled between the mountains where you can visit sights and take walks into the beautiful naturescapes surrounding it. Your visit is sure to be an unforgettable one.

What to do in Castalla

Our recommendation for the best place to start your exploration of Castalla is at the incredible Castle and Curtain Walls. This structure dates back to the Islamic period with construction work starting in the 11th century. Over the centuries, the site was extended and you can currently see Renaissance remains. This great treasure sits atop a hill, with the municipality clinging to its slopes. 

On your way down, make sure you stop off at La Sang Chapel, an Early Gothic place of worship, and then continue towards Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Parish Church, which was built between the 16th and 17th centuries. The next sight on your to-visit list is 18th century San Francisco de Paula Convent. 

Your list of buildings of historic and architectural interest continues with the Renaissance style town hall, which in the past served as a trade exchange. The structure was built in the 18th century and the council chamber still displays some interesting paintings. 

Castalla’s Historic Traditional Centre is well worth taking a stroll around. Make sure you look out for the different ceramic altars dotted around the streets. That said, however, if you’re keen to do some walking, there’s nothing better than hiking trail. We’d recommend exploring the “Xorret de Catí” site, which is part of the Sierras del Maigmó and El Cid Protected Landscape. Here you will find barbecue areas, a hotel, recreational areas, toilets and even a refuge and cabins. 

In this spectacular scenery you can do some bouldering or climbing at the climbing wall, push yourself to the limit at the via ferrata and walk lovely trails. A great itinerary that ends with a spot of active and sports tourism. Do you fancy coming to explore Castalla?