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Costa Blanca : 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.
2. Villena

High above the town, this fairytale castle has crenellated towers and sturdy ramparts.
3. Petrer (Petrel)

Precipitously balanced on a razor-thin cliff, this castle was built by the Arabs.
4. Xàtiva (Játiva)

The Romans built a fortress here, but the current castle dates back to the medieval period.
5. Banyeres de Mariola

The highest castle in the region, it dominates a lofty peak.
6. Guadalest

Little is left of Guadalest’s castle, but the ruins offer panoramic views.
7. Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante (Alacant)

This imposing 18th-century fortress replaced the original Arabic castle.
8. La Mola

This curious castle, with the only triangular tower in Europe, is cheek by jowl with a Modernista sanctuary.
9. Castalla

Only a few ruins and a lonely tower remain of Castalla’s castle.
10. Águilas

Beautifully flood-lit at night, this cliff-top castle is perched right on the cliff edge.