Places to Visit Around Castell de Castells
- The first route takes you to the Rock Art Site of Pla de Petracos,followed by Vall de Ebo (Cova del Rull), Vall de Alcalà (including theNevero, the abandoned Moorish village of La Adzuvieta, and Font de Al-Zaraq in the main square), as well as the villages of Beniaia, Tollos,Fageca, and Famorca.
- Head toward Parcent to visit Parcent Wineries and Gutiérrez de laVega Winery. In Jalón, enjoy the famous antique market and the VirgenPobre Cooperative Winery. You can also visit Benidoleig (Cova de lesCalaveres) and Vall de Laguar.
- Discover Tàrbena, Bolulla, and Callosa d’en Sarrià (Fonts de l’Algar),and continue on to Castell de Guadalest and the historic old town ofAltea.
Marked Hiking Routes
Route 1: La Llecuna Trail (Circular)
Starting behind the cemetery, the path ascends through the Golejavels areaand continues to La Llecuna—a curious land depression in the heart of themountains, resembling a giant bowl. From there, the route descends to ElsPlans d’Ayalt and returns to Castell de Castells. View the ‘La Llecuna’ route here
Route 2: El Castellet – PR.CV-149
Castells – Penya del Castellet – Castells (Circular)This circular trail starts in the village and leads to the camping area. From there,it follows an old path that once connected Castell de Castells with theGuadalest Valley, ascending to the remains of a Moorish castle on the Serrellamountain range. View the ‘El Castellet’ route here
Route 3: Morro Blau – PR.CV-150
Castells – Morro BlauStarting from the edge of Castell de Castells, this trail ascends to Collao delCastellet and continues along the Aixortà mountain range to reach Font delsTeixos, eventually leading to the highest point of the Aixortà range. View the ‘Morro Blau’ route here
Route 4: Els Arcs – PR.CV-151
Starting from Els Plans d’Ayalt (CV-752, KM 7.00), this trail leads to Els Arcs, a11striking and unique rock formation designated as a protected natural area bythe Regional Ministry of Territory and Housing.
Learn more about ‘Els Arcs’ here:
Ruta els Arcs (Apatita)
Rutal els Arcs (LinkAlicante)
Route 5: PR.CV-168 – Circular Trail
This circular trail begins in Castell de Castells and passes through Famorca,Fageca, Benimassot, and Tollos, continuing through Barranc de Malafí, Plade Petracos, and returning to Castell de Castells. View this route here
