People visiting Castalla castle will discover one of the leading and best preserved fortresses in the province of Alicante. The castle is also part of the “Conjunt Patrimonial del Castell de Castalla” set of monuments.
The castle, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in the Monument category,
consists of three areas that enable visitors to understand how the fortress developed
from its Islamic origins in the 11th century, and how it was extensively
reformed in the 14th and 15th centuries by the Christians. The hilltop site also
contains traces of the earliest settlements dating back to 2000 BC. The three
areas are: the Palau (palace), accessed by means of an intricate defensive
system; the Pati d’Armes (inner courtyard) with its inner curtain walls, rooms
and very well preserved cistern; plus the Torre Grossa (keep) from which there
are spectacular views over the Foia de Castalla and the mountain ranges
surrounding it.
Opening hours:
Guided tours:
January-April: Tuesday to Friday 16:30; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 12:00. May: Tuesday to Friday 17:00; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 12:00. June-August: Sundays 11:00. May-September: night visits on Fridays and Saturdays at 22:00 and 23:55. September-October: Tuesday to Friday 17:00h. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 12:00h. November and December: Tuesday to Friday 16:30. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 12:00h.
Price: €3; €2 for senior citizens, Carnet Jove, students, groups (15 people). Free for children up to the age of 7.