Margarida: Nature at the Barranc de l’Encantà and Castle History

The Barranc de l’Encantà gives Margarida a distinctive natural site: the area has an intermittent watercourse. A four-kilometre walk along the Barranc leads through Mediterranean landscapes with aromatic plants and characteristic trees. In summer, you can swim in the pools that have formed there.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Margarida, you can compare nature, cultural history and trails as separate focal points. The specific description of the landscape, trail length and elevation gain keeps different planning aspects side by side. The natural area, castle complex and religious buildings form three distinguishable subject areas for planning your own trip.

The combination of the watercourse, trails, castle complex and religious buildings offers different ways of experiencing Margarida. Nature-related impressions stand alongside historical themes and regional points of reference. Short and longer trail sections, nature experiences, visits and the landscape points mentioned can be considered independently of one another, meaning that not all interests have to follow the same daily rhythm and can be weighted differently depending on the focus during the itinerary.

Trails

A route to the Castell de Margarida leads from the Barranc de la Encantada or Gleda, via Mas de Cantacuc, to the Castell de Margarida. A route table rates this route as easy; it is 2.6 kilometres long and has an elevation gain of 216 metres. For personal day planning, short and longer trail distances, elevation gain, difficulty rating and starting points can be compared with one another. The named starting, intermediate and destination points give each route its own sequence. Seasonal information and trail characteristics can also be considered separately.

History and Culture

South of Margarida lies the Castillo de Margarida. It is accessible for visits and can be reached on foot via a very difficult path. The Castillo de Margarida belonged to Al-Azraq and passed into Christian hands in 1244 as part of the Pact of Pouet, after Al-Azraq had declared himself a vassal of Jaume I.

The Parròquia de Sant Francesc in Margarida is located in a protected building of local significance. The parish church of Margarida is dedicated to Sant Francesc and historically was subordinate to the parishes of Catamarruc and Planes.

Surroundings

The surrounding area of Margarida includes the mountain Barranco de la Cara de la Vila, the mountain la Safor, the Benicadell peak and the mountain Almiserà. These named landscape points complement the immediate view of the Barranc de l’Encantà with further geographical points of reference.

In the wider regional surroundings of Margarida are the Museo CASAL DE NADAL and the Museu Faller. The surrounding area of Margarida also contains the church Parroquia San Pedro Apostol and the church Iglesia parroquial de Sant Pere.

Further places to choose from are Formentera Del Segura, Benissa, Cocentaina, Elche, Elda, Mutxamel, Orihuela and El Tosalet.

Hikes

A documented hike starting from Margarida crosses the Barranc de la Encantada. A hiking route also begins in Margarida.

For the broader travel overview: Alicante.