The Top 10 Castles around Central
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, …
Last updated: September 25, 2025
The Castle of Santa Bárbara is located at the summit of Mount Benacantil, 166 meters above sea level. It is home to one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, …
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The San Fernando Castle, located in Alicante, is a fortress built in the 19th century during the War of Independence against the French. It is located on Monte Tossal and was designed by the military engineer Pablo Ordovás y Sastre.
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The castle of Polop stands on a hill from which it dominates the town of the same name, province of Alicante, in the area known as the Old Cemetery. It …
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With the elevator up to the castle 🏰, that's worth €2.75 per person. This saves you sweat 😰
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Alicante is the center of the Costa Blanca, the "White Coast" in the southeast of Spain. The capital of the province of the same name has a fantastic restaurant scene, …
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Benacantil Hill is one of the city's most popular attractions, not least because of the so-called "Cara del Moro" (Moor's Face) on the mountain's silhouette. The Castillo de Santa Bárbara …
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Nice viewpoint. Great view of Alicante and the sea, as well as up to the castle. You can also take a short break here if the climb was tiring beforehand.
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Last rocky stretch. You have to secure the footprint
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Well made, looks good and is a popular photo opportunity. Several of these sculptures are spread throughout the castle and can be found in various locations.
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View of the castle and the surrounding area
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