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Linda
June 5, 2016
It's a Moorish fortress with amazing views and great little shops
Rob
June 1, 2016
What to See & Do in Guadalest Guadalest is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Costa Blanca. Guadalest is a village sitting on top of a mountain. The village appears perched on a tiny pinnacle rising into the sky which makes it look absolutely amazing. This gives beautiful views of the green valley with many other mountains in the background. Guadalest is famous for two buildings. First is Guadalest castle (Castell de Guadalest) which can only be accessed by walking through a 15 foot long tunnel carved out of the rock. This is known as the Portal de San Jose. No wonder the castle was so secure! Tunnel into Guadalest When you get through the tunnel you see the old village houses and it feels like you have entered an ancient time. You can visit the restored house of the Orduna family to get an idea of what it used to be like living in ancient times in Guadalest. The streets of Guadalest are cobbled, there are little squares, a school and an old jailhouse. Guadalest Cobbled Streets Make sure you look to the right of Guadlest and you will see beautiful views of the valley which contains a dam and reservoir – the Embalse de Guadalest, built between 1953 and 1963. The other famous building that you will often see photographed or on postcards is the white bell tower of Penon de la Alcala which rises up seemingly precariously perched on the mountainside. Guadalest Plaza (Square) The village of Guadalest only has about 200 inhabitants and needless to say most of these work in tourist related jobs. You will find many shops selling souvenirs, crafts and local produce such as honey, wine, handbags etc. Guadalest also has a number of small museums many of them converted from little caves in the mountainside. A trip to Guadalest need only take half a day and you can then be back on the Costa Blanca’s beaches or by your pool but do make the effort because it is a worthwhile sightseeing trip and adds another dimension to your Costa Blanca holiday. The castle at Guadalest was built by the Moors over 1,300 years ago. In 1609 King Felipe the third ordered all the Moors to be expelled leading to an uprising after which the Moors were defeated and left Spain. Also of note was in 1848 when powder kegs blew up (the reason is not known) the castle was abandoned. Guadalest-monument Monument at Guadalest Museums The Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros (Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum) has more than 20.000 salt and pepper shakers from all over the world! Andrea Ludden has collected for more than 30 years, and has another museum in the USA, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, which has another 20.000! The museum is at Avenida de Alicante 2, El Castell de Guadalest, 03517 Alicante, directly on the main parking area, and is totally accessible, with no stairs or climbs. It is entertaining, educational, and apt for the whole family. The children love it! Guadalest is said to be the most visited village in Spain. The village has a tiny population of approximately 250 people and is located amongst spectacular mountains. Guadalest itself rises out of the ground sitting on a pinnacle of rock. To enter the village you have to go through a tunnel carved out of the rock and inside you will feel you have been transported to an ancient time. 25 minute drive by car from Alfaz del Pi
What to See & Do in Guadalest Guadalest is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Costa Blanca. Guadalest is a village sitting on top of a mountain. The village appears perched on a tiny pinnacle rising into the sky which makes it look absolutely amazing. This gives beautiful views of th…
Beryl
June 1, 2014
Tremendous walled town well worth a visit. Also take a trip on the reservoir by solar powered boat.
Joyce
February 4, 2020
Guadelest is an old town with a castle, high in the mountains, a perfect combination on your trip to the fountains of Callosa d’en Sierra
Eugene
January 2, 2016
Guadalest, the 'Eagle's Nest' an old Moorish town is just over 20 minutes drive from Altea Hills. It enjoys one of the most spectacular locations of any village in Spain.
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El Castell de Guadalest, VC