Castillo de Palma

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Take a look around the castle in Alfauir that affords incredible views over the natural surroundings.

If you’re wondering what to see in Alfauir and you love immersing yourself in the natural world, there is a place you have to put on your to-visit list: Castillo de la Palma, La Palma Castle.

Castillo de la Palma is located in Sierra de Ador, giving it its second name: Ador Castle. Listed a Site of Cultural Interest, the ruins that have survived until the present day show a concentric rectangular architectural structure and the remains of a cistern.

This castle in Alfauir dates back to the 11th century. It is a hisn (castle) from Al-Andalus that was part of a network of castles located around Bayrén Castle. It changed hands plenty of times over the years, until it was finally abandoned in the 15th century.

Its location, 233m above sea level, affords incredible views. To the north you can see the Falconera and Marxuquera mountains, to the south the Villalonga and El Rebollet Castles, and to the west the Borró and Vilella Castles. The best way to access the castle is from the municipality of Ador, following La Pedrera trail.

Make your way up to Palma Castle to take a look at the ruins that are still standing and gain an insight into this area’s past. We promise you that you will fall in love with the landscape before you.