El Castell de Guadalest

The village of Guadalest stands at 571 meters above sea level, with white stone buildings perched on a granite mountain peak overlooking a reservoir.

The Moors constructed the defensive castle complex in 715 AD, establishing a strategic observation point that controlled access to the entire Marina Baixa valley.

The Portal de San Jose, a 15-foot tunnel carved through solid rock, serves as the single entrance to the medieval section of Guadalest village.

Visitors can explore eight different museums within the village, including collections of miniatures, motorcycles, historical artifacts, and a traditional 18th-century house.

The Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros contains over 20,000 salt and pepper shakers collected across three decades, representing designs from numerous countries.

Location: Marina Baixa

Location: Province of Alicante

Capital city: Guadalest

Elevation above the sea: 571 m

Part of: Mancomunidade de servizos sociais e de carácter cultural de Callosa d'en Sarrià, Polop, Tàrbena, Bolulla, Benimantell, Confrides, el Castell de Guadalest, Benifato e Beniardà

Shares border with: Benimantell, Bolulla, Callosa d'en Sarrià, Castell de Castells, Polop

Address: Guadalest, 03517 Guadalest, Alicante, Spain 03517 Guadalest

Website: http://guadalest.es

GPS coordinates: 38.67639,-0.19861

Latest update: October 21, 2025 07:20