Local Info & Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) Castell de Castells

Castell de Castells


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Castell de Castells is a small village high in the mountains of the Marina Alta on the Costa Blanca.

The village is at the source of the Rio Jalon and surrounded by spectacular mountains.

It is approximately 12 km from the nearest village of Benigembla and 20 km from Jalon, the nearest large town. It is approximately one hour's drive to the beaches, the Fuentes de Algar and Terra Mitica theme park. Also in the area are the caves of Vall d'Ebo and Benidoleig.

The highest peak of the mountain range Serrella is over 550 metres above sea level.

The remains of an Arabic castle, Penya Castellet, and many Moorish trails are found in the area, a location for walking holidays and becoming popular with mountain bikers.

Five kilometres outside the village in the area known as Pla de Petracos are ancient cave paintings said to have been painted over 5000 years ago.

The area has a rich history with three settlements around the village: The sanctuary “Pla de Petracos”, “Bitlla” and “Pla d'Alt” (The High Place). The ruins of these settlements are now being rebuilt as modern homes.

Worth a visit are also the ruins of the Moorish castle “Peña del Castellet”.

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