Castell de Castells

Castell de Castells is a small village high in the mountains of the

Marina Alta On the Costa Blanca in South Eastern Spain

The village is at the source of the Rio Jalon and surrounded by some beautiful mountains, it is approximately 12 kms from the nearest village of Benigembla and 20kms from Jalon the nearest large town. It is approximately one hour drive to the beaches, theFuentes de Algar and Terra Mitica theme park, also in the area are the caves of Val de Ebo and Benidolieg.

The highest peak of the mountain range Serrella is over 550mts. The remains of an Arabic, Castle Penya Castelet, and many mosarabic trails around the area. An ideal location for walking holidays and becoming very popular with Mountain Bikers. 5kms outside the village in the area known as Pla de Petracos are ancient cave paintings said to have been painted over 5000 years ago. The area has a rich history with Three settlements around the village. Pla de Petracos, Bitla and Pla d'Alt ( The High Place ) The ruins of these settlements are now being rebuilt as modern homes. Caves at the archaeological site of Petracos with pre-historic art have a platform makeing it easier to see this macro-schematic art and the paintings are explained on six panels.

3kms outside the village is an enormous Natural Arch. ( Els Arcs )

More information and photographs of Castell de Castells and surrounding mountains can be veiwed at the following link

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• Castell de Castells

38°43′29″N 0°11′40″W