During an excursion to Guadalest from our cruise, we were taken on a scenic drive from Alicante to…read morethe beautiful mountains. Guadalest was a highlight of our visit to Spain and would love to come back to see more of this neat town at our own pace. Guadalest is not wheelchair accessible due to the climbing steps, so be prepared to be physically active during your stay. There are plenty of shops in the town with local vendors and it didn't feel overly crowded during our quick stop. Enjoy the 360 views of the sweeping mountain tops as you walk around the village. Guadalest is truly a wonderful place to see in Spain and I highly recommend going!

Guadalest is a very small village of half-hour drive from Alicante. The whole village can be…read morevisited in 20 minutes. It's full of tourists who probably have come from the beaches close to here. In this beautiful village that is located on top of a little mountain, you can walk and enjoy the breathtaking views on every side, or sit down at a bar and have a drink - which is very reasonably priced. The green/blue marsh (Pantano in Spanish) that is covered by a yellow/white mountain range is probably the greatest attraction of Guadalest. However, if you wish to spend more time, you can visit one of the few museums around the village. There's one that is a traditional house. The entrance for this one is free, but photography is not allowed.

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We walked here from the Santa Barbara's castle, which was about a mile but worth it. It was fun to…read morewalk through the neighborhood on the way there and once inside, we spent about an hour walking through the entire building. It's a well maintained museum that is free- I'd recommend to anyone that has the time to add it or their Alicante trip.

How does this castle have no more reviews? This place is absolutely magical. So many people I know…read morevisited Barcelona and they think they know how Spain looks like. For those I would like to point out that Spain is much much more!! Just a short ride from Valencia, situated on a hills above town of Xativa, Xativa Castle predates Roman times. It was believed that in this castle (really a fortress) legendary Hannibal was preparing for the siege of the Roman city Saguntum. So much history here. This fortress has seen it all.. Hannibal, Moors, Spanish war, was used as a prison!! There is a designated parking lot up the hill on the left and it takes just a short 10 min hike uphill from there. We visited at sunset, the colors and shades were spectacular, also visiting in July, mid day visits could be pretty hot since there is little to no shade. There is a restaurant on the top before you hit the toll booth, it was open but we didn't stop by.

Alright, way too much history to discuss in a Yelp review, but let me just say that if you're ever…read morein the region, you have to do the hike up to this incredible castle. Centuries upon centuries of history. From the Almoravid dynasty to the Aragons, you'll be amazed. Just do yourself a favor and hike up to the castle. Yes, there is a shuttle, but getting there is half of the fun! And there's a bar/restaurant on the way up. ¡Salud!

I am traveling on a budget, so when I saw that the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo had free entry, I…read morehad to stop in. The museum is smaller on the inside that what you would expect, but has some quality pieces displayed. Great place to stop if you have an hour to kill, but I wouldn't plan my whole day around it.