Castillo y Murallas de Castalla

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Sitting atop a hill 780m above sea level, Castalla castle affords spectacular views over the surrounding scenery.

Built by the Moors in the 11th century, Castalla castle and curtain walls has lived through different phases over the course of its history. The site you can visit today was constructed in the Late Middle Ages and the start of Modern age.

The fortress is worth visiting if only initially to take in the views over La Foia. The best way to get up to the castle is by car: there are clear signs for you to follow. Once you’ve arrived, you will find yourself in front of one of the best-preserved fortifications in the province of Alicante, a Site of Cultural Interest no less, that you’ll be champing at the bit to take a look around.

The castle comprises three main areas. First, the Palau, a three-storey structure with towers on the corners that is focused around a central patio with a cistern. It was used for domestic purposes and the feudal lord used to reside here. This part of the castle was built between the 14th to 15th centuries.

The bailey is the second area. This great open space has a number of structures: huts for animals, storerooms and troughs. The bailey is demarcated by the curtain walls where there is an opening forming an entrance into the enceinte.

And finally, there is Torre Grossa, a 16th century tower decorated with artistic features such as a gargoyle. There’s plenty to explore at Castalla castle. We’d recommend coming for a visit to soak up the historic heritage and enjoy the vistas over La Foia de Castalla. And if your time here leaves you wanting to visit more castles, we’d recommend heading over to Xàtiva and Morella.