Top 10 Top 10 Castles
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1. Biar
This well-preserved Arabic castle withstood a lengthy siege before finally falling to Jaime I (see Moments in History) in 1245.
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2. Villena
High above the town, this fairytale castle has crenellated towers and sturdy ramparts.
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3. Petrer (Petrel)
Precipitously balanced on a razor-thin cliff, this castle was built by the Arabs.
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4. Xàtiva (Játiva)
The Romans built a fortress here, but the current castle dates back to the medieval period.
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5. Banyeres de Mariola
The highest castle in the region, it dominates a lofty peak.
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6. Guadalest
Little is left of Guadalest’s castle, but the ruins offer panoramic views.
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7. Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante (Alacant)
This imposing 18th-century fortress replaced the original Arabic castle.
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8. La Mola
This curious castle, with the only triangular tower in Europe, is cheek by jowl with a Modernista sanctuary.
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9. Castalla
Only a few ruins and a lonely tower remain of Castalla’s castle.
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10. Águilas
Beautifully flood-lit at night, this cliff-top castle is perched right on the cliff edge.
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