Discover Castell de Castells
Accommodation in Castell De Castells
The Pla de Petracos sanctuary in Castell de Castells is one of the most significant examples of schematic art in Europe. It is recognised as a cultural asset of special interest and as a World Heritage Site. Anyone wishing to explore Castell de Castells through more than a single excursion destination, taking in its culture, trails and landscape, will find various starting points here for planning their own day.
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Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Castell de Castells can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the respective offer pages. These three details provide a clear framework for personal selection without distracting from the town’s cultural and natural attractions.
Culture
The Pla de Petracos complex consists of eight rock shelters in total. In Castell de Castells, an exhibition displays a reproduction of the rock paintings from the sanctuary’s rock shelters. The Museu Etnològic d'Art Macroesquemàtic de Petracos houses an ethnographic collection featuring objects related to traditional ways of life and rural society in the mountainous region of Alicante province. You can consider these cultural themes separately and decide for yourself where to place the focus of the day.
Another address in the town is the Ca Joan bar-restaurant at Plaza de la Iglesia 5. It offers popular breakfasts, set menus and dinners featuring traditional cuisine, signature tapas and homemade desserts.
Hiking
The PR-CV 149 El Castellet route leads to Portet de Castells, a pass where the last foothills of the Sierra de Serrella and Sierra d’Aixortà meet. From there, you can view the Guadalest Valley. You can reach the El Castellet recreational area from Castell de Castells by heading towards Tárbena: after 800 metres, a path branches off to the right from the CV-752 at kilometre 11.58, and the area is 150 metres from the road. The hiking trail from the museum to the sanctuary shares sections with the PR-CV 168 route. Different route sections, distance details and destinations can be weighed separately when planning your itinerary.
Getting there
From Alicante and Benidorm, the municipal access route follows roads towards Callosa d’En Sarrià. From there, continue along the road to Tárbena and, shortly after the town, turn left towards Castell de Castells. Callosa d’En Sarrià is approximately 19 kilometres from Castell de Castells.
Geographical setting
Almiserà is a mountain in the surroundings of Castell de Castells. El Portixol and El Rellotge are peaks in the area around the town. In the wider region surrounding Castell de Castells are Terra Natura, a zoo; the Museo al Aire Libre Villa Romana de l'Albir, a museum; and the Museo Municipal de la Boca del Calvari, also a museum. Mirador Monte Toix is a viewpoint in the wider region surrounding Castell de Castells. The Sala de Exposiciones Ajuntament Vell, a museum, is also located there. Distinguishing between the nearby surroundings and the wider regional area helps differentiate destinations according to their spatial setting.
More local pages: Daya Vieja, Puerto Marino, Bahía de Jávea, Muntanya de la Sella, La Vila Joiosa, Dolores, La Murada, Formentera Del Segura
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