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Fortress of the eleventh century, created by the Muslims, is located on the rock in the highest part of the municipality. It played a very important role throughout the Middle and Modern Ages, thanks to its strategic location. The earthquakes of 1644 and 1748 and the blowing up it suffered in 1708 in the War of Succession were to blame for its destruction.
Built after the earthquake of 1644, the Casa Orduña was home to the governors of the marquisate for 300 years. The four-story building shows the bourgeois splendor of the 19th century. Its library with more than 1,200 volumes, a valuable 16th century panel attributed to the Master of Alcira and exclusive access to the church stand out. It is a unique reflection of noble life in rural areas.
Fortress of the XI century, created by the Muslims, it is located in the domain of the old Orduña House. At present, only a ruined tower remains.
Eighteenth century building of Baroque style, attributed to José Sierra. The church is located in the old part of town, right next to the House of the Orduña family, this building was built between 1740 and 1753 on the site of the primitive temple dating from the time of the Reconquest (thirteenth century), was burned and looted during the Civil War and was again remodeled in 1962, shortening its length and changing the plant, of which the transept and the dome disappeared. Between 1995 and 1996, reaffirmation and interior decoration works were undertaken to save the current building.
XII century building located on the first floor of the Town Hall.
Castell de Guadalest has an Ethnological Museum that displays a permanent exhibition on the daily life of its inhabitants during the sixteenth to twentieth centuries, as well as an extensive collection of antique weapons. The reconstruction of a typical house, from the 18th century, shows the work tools, household utensils and farm implements characteristic of that time. Lovers of curiosities will enjoy the two museums of miniatures located, one in the Arrabal and the other in the castle district. Both bring together an original exhibition of reproductions on such a small scale that the help of powerful magnifying glasses is needed to admire their masterful execution. In the Museum of Antonio Marco (Bethlehem and Models) a City-Bethlehem is shown, as well as numerous models of buildings and houses. The Casa Orduña Municipal Museum, which is currently the entrance to the Castle of San José, the Museum of Old Vehicles, the Museum of Torture, the Ribera Girona Museum and the Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers complete the tourist offer of El Castell de Guadalest.