Guadalest Castle
Guadalest, a small village of Islamic origin with a population of 200 people is an excursion that needs to be made. The town was conquered by Jaime I and given to Vidal de Sarria whose family owned it up until 1335 and then later to Prince Pedro of Aragon. Once here you are transported to the past and are overwhelmed with the history and sights.
There is a lot to see in this tiny town that you can’t miss. Guadalest is first known for its ‘castle’, which is literally hanging on he cliff where it is found. The street leading you to the castle is called De La Pena, along the way you will see the most outstanding scenery of white-washed houses with flower pots that decorate each one as well as all the variety of craft shops that offer unique gifts and keepsakes. The hike to the castle is a little steep but once at the top you will never come down.
There are also numerous museums such as: Museum of Ribera Girona, a contemporary museum, Museum of doll houses, Ethnological Museum of the Valley of Guadalest and Museum of Miniatures of Manuel Ussa where you can see the Statue of Liberty in the hole of a needle and more. Like any part of Spain there are authentic restaurants that welcome you in and treat you to the taste of your life.
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