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San José Castle
Fortress of the eleventh century, created by the Muslims, is located on the rock in the highest part of the municipality
Comunidad Valenciana / Alicante
AlicanteComunidad Valenciana
El Castell de Guadalest (EN)
AlicanteComunidad ValencianaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
595m
ALTITUDE
S. XI
CASTILLOS
284
INHABITANTS
8
MUSEUMS
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
ruinas consolidadas · S. XI
castillo de San José
Walled precinct
parcial · MEDIEVAL
villa intramuros
Notable church
barroca · S. XVIII · Open to visitors
Asunción
Palace / Manor house
Casa Orduña
Monumental gate or arch
Portal de Sant Josep
National Historic Site
conjunto histórico
Scenic viewpoint
embalse de Guadalest
By a lake or reservoir
embalse de Guadalest
Gorge / Canyon
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Casa Orduña
El Castell de Guadalest, where history and nature meet.
Nestled in the northern sector of the Marina Baixa, El Castell de Guadalest manages to attract the tourism of the Costa Blanca by the evocative image of a town that has managed to maintain, over time, the most typical features of the towns of the interior of Alicante.
Located on top of a rocky outcrop at an altitude of 595 m., its rock-hewn houses dominate an extensive valley, framed by the Xortà and Serrella mountain ranges to the north and the Aitana mountain range to the south.
The municipality, declared a historic-artistic site in 1974, is divided into two clearly differentiated neighbor
…Images of El Castell de Guadalest
What to see
Places of interest
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The Orduña House
Built after the earthquake of 1644, the Casa Orduña was home to the governors of the marquisate for 300 years. The four-
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Alcozaiba Castle
Fortress of the XI century, created by the Muslims, it is located in the domain of the old Orduña House. At present, onl
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Ntra. Señora Asunción Parish Church
Eighteenth century building of Baroque style, attributed to José Sierra. The church is located in the old part of town,
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12th century prison
XII century building located on the first floor of the Town Hall.
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The Museums of Castell de Guadalest
Castell de Guadalest has an Ethnological Museum that displays a permanent exhibition on the daily life of its inhabitant
What to do in El Castell de Guadalest
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
El Castell de Guadalest is located in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana.
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