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The Top 12 Castles around Vinalopo

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 12

beautiful castles to choose from around Vinalopo. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 4, 2025

Biar

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The historical center of Biar bears witness to a rich medieval history. Like so many Spanish villages, it consists of a labyrinth of narrow and steep streets where it is …

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Castle of Sax

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The oldest part of the castle is the eastern tower, built of tapia masonry on the steep slope of the cliff. It dates from the Almohad period, i.e., the late …

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Castle of Villena

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Built by the Almohads in the 12th century on San Cristóbal Hill as a defensive fortress on the border between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.
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Atalaya Castle

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A very interesting castle from the 14th century. Recommended!
No information is known about the original Muslim castle. The castle was first mentioned in 1240 when it was captured during …

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Biar

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Biar is a beautiful town that, if you are passing through here, you should pay a visit to see its castle, its famous arches and, in general, its beautiful cobbled streets.

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Castalla Castle

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Castalla is a municipality in the region of La Hoya de Alcoy and is the capital of the sub-region of La Hoya de Castalla. The most remarkable thing about this …

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Castle and Hermitage of San Pedro

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The castle of Muslim origin has almost completely disappeared and next to the rest of its walls is the reformed hermitage of San Pedro. Both are located at the top …

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Petrer Castle

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Petrer Castle is a fortification of Muslim origin built in the 12th century on top of the old part of the city. Its silhouette, visible from afar, is very picturesque due to its large square crenellated tower.

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Banyeres de Mariola

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Very beautiful old town, over which the castle towers majestically. Worth a detour! The name of the city is of Arabic origin and was first mentioned at the end of the 11th century.

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Onil

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The municipality of Onil, in the region of Alcoià, is located at the foot of the mountain range of the same name. Its old town stands out for housing the …

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The Top 12 Castles around Vinalopo

Biar

Castle of Sax

Castle of Villena

Atalaya Castle

Biar

Castalla Castle

Castle and Hermitage of San Pedro

Petrer Castle

Banyeres de Mariola

Onil

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