Discover Guadalest: Fortress, Museums and Reservoir

Casa Orduña was built by the Orduña family in the 17th century after the great earthquake of 1644. The Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción was built between 1740 and 1753 on the site of a predecessor building dating from the 13th century. The ornate main altarpiece of the Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción comprises ten paintings depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. The Museo Etnológico Guadalest explains agricultural work as well as the production of oil and the milling of grain. One collection comprises around 140 motorcycles and several original microcars from the 1920s to the 1970s.

You can organise the cultural topics according to architectural history, visual art, everyday knowledge and technology.

For planning your day, the main themes in Guadalest can be clearly separated: culture and history bring together buildings, the fortress, museums and the collection; the landscape and routes represent the connection with water and different types of activity. The regional cuisine adds an independent accent and expands the selection with another subject area.

History

The old town of Guadalest is designated as a historic-artistic site (Conjunto Histórico-Artístico). The Castillo de San José is an Arab fortress from the 11th century. The remains of the Castillo de San José are located at the highest point of the municipality of El Castell de Guadalest. After two earthquakes and a blast, only structural remains of the Castillo de San José survive.

The dates mentioned place the historical references in different periods. When preparing, you can consider older and more recent architectural history separately, just as you can distinguish between the designated ensemble and the preserved remains.

Landscape and Routes

Guadalest overlooks a reservoir that supplies water to the comarca of La Marina Baixa. The surroundings of El Castell de Guadalest offer routes for hiking, cycling and climbing.

For planning your day, the connection with water and the types of activity can form different focal points. You can consider hiking, cycling and climbing separately from the cultural topics and decide for yourself how to prioritise your trip.

Holiday Apartment in Guadalest

When choosing a holiday apartment in Guadalest, the travel period, room category and cancellation conditions can represent different priorities. This keeps the accommodation question tied to your personal circumstances, while culture, landscape, routes and regional cuisine remain separate topics alongside one another in your trip planning.

Other Places

Other places for your personal comparison: San Miguel De Salinas, Ontilles, La Encina, Torrevieja, L'alfàs Del Pi, Relleu, Benilloba, San Fulgencio

Regional Cuisine

You can consider regional cuisine as a separate subject area alongside museums, buildings and routes. At Miel Apícola Pérez, you can taste honey and learn more about bees and honey. The Venta Guadalest restaurant offers traditional cuisine from the Valle de Guadalest and regional products (km 0).

For the overarching travel overview: Alicante.