Castell de Castells

human settlement in Marina Alta, Alicante Province, Valencian Community, Spain

Key facts

Country: Spain
Autonomous community: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
Comarca: Marina Alta
Type: Mayor-council government
Body: Ajuntament de Castell de Castells
Mayor: Vicente Tomàs Estalrich (2023) ( UPC-I )
Total: 45.90 km (17.72 sq mi)
Elevation: 551 m (1,808 ft)
Density: 9.65/km (25.0/sq mi)
Demonym s: Castellenco , -ca ( es ) , castellenc , ca ( va )
Time zone: CET (GMT +1)
Summer dst

Article

Castell de Castells ( Valencian: [kasˈteʎ de kasˈteʎs], Spanish: [kasˈtel de kasˈtels]) is a municipality high in the mountains of the Marina Alta on the Costa Blanca in southeastern Spain. The village is at the source of the Rio Jalón and surrounded by mountains. It is approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the nearest village of Benigembla, and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Jalón, the nearest large town. It is approximately one hour's drive to the beaches, the Fuentes de Algar, and Terra Mítica theme park. Also in the area are the caves of Vall d'Ebo and Benidoleig.

The highest peak of the Serrella mountain range, Malla de Llop, is over 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) high. The remains of the Arabic castle, Penya Castellet, and many trails are found in the area, popular for walking and mountain biking. The area has a rich history with three settlements around the village: Pla de Petracos, Bitla and Pla d'Alt. Travelers can visit Els Arcs' naturally formed arches which are some of the largest natural arches in Europe. The ruins of these settlements are now being rebuilt as modern homes.