25 Activities
Exploring the Castles of Alicante Interior
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
25
Duration
2 days
Length
145 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
145 mi
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Discover two of Alicante's most beautiful villages.
- Get to know more than four Moorish castles located in the highlands with their views.
- Take a short trekking in the hills of Sierra Mariola.
From the 8th to the 15th century, the Arabs conquered the south of the Iberian Peninsula and built countless castles, mainly used for defensive purposes.
Apart from the Arabs, most of the castles were reformed after the Christian reconquest and played a leading role in successive wars.
This route takes you through the best preserved fortifications in the interior of the province of Alicante, many of them hanging high in the hills! In addition, you will be able to contemplate the characteristic mountain environment and even go on short treks through natural parks.
Apart from the Arabs, most of the castles were reformed after the Christian reconquest and played a leading role in successive wars.
This route takes you through the best preserved fortifications in the interior of the province of Alicante, many of them hanging high in the hills! In addition, you will be able to contemplate the characteristic mountain environment and even go on short treks through natural parks.
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From the 8th to the 15th century, the Arabs conquered the south of the Iberian Peninsula and built countless castles, mainly used for defensive purposes.
Apart from the Arabs, most of the castles were reformed after the Christian reconquest and played a leading role in successive wars.
This route takes you through the best preserved fortifications in the interior of the province of Alicante, many of them hanging high in the hills! In addition, you will be able to contemplate the characteristic mountain environment and even go on short treks through natural parks.
Apart from the Arabs, most of the castles were reformed after the Christian reconquest and played a leading role in successive wars.
This route takes you through the best preserved fortifications in the interior of the province of Alicante, many of them hanging high in the hills! In addition, you will be able to contemplate the characteristic mountain environment and even go on short treks through natural parks.
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Discover two of Alicante's most beautiful villages.
- Get to know more than four Moorish castles located in the highlands with their views.
- Take a short trekking in the hills of Sierra Mariola.
Travel itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
62 mi1 mi
Four Castles High Above the City and With Fabulous Views
The first day of the route covers four castles located in Novelda, Sax, Villena and Bañeres, all with panoramic views.
Although they were built during the Arab period, subsequent transformations have made them look different. For example, the castle of Villena served as a prison at one point.
21:30
13 Activities
Day 2
83 mi5 mi
Hiking in the Hills of the Sierra Mariola and Charming Villages
After several castles, the second day of the route takes a break and borders the natural park of the Sierra Mariola, a place to trek to the source of the river Vinalopó.
Then we continue along a road surrounded by hills until we reach two of the most beautiful villages in the interior of Alicante: Guadalest and Polop de la Marina. Their historical centres seem to balance on the hill so as not to fall down!
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