Cementerio del Castillo
A small, unusual cemetery set at the very top of the crag, beside the keep and walls of the Castillo de San José. From its terraces, at almost 600 m, you take in the whole valley, the Aitana range and the turquoise reservoir — one of the most spectacularly sited graveyards in the area. The few-minute visit is made on the way up to the castle.
At almost 600 metres up, beside the keep and walls of the Castillo de San José, lies one of the least expected viewpoints in Guadalest: the Cementerio del Castillo.
A graveyard with a view
It is small and very unusual, perched at the very top of the crag. From its terraces you look out over the whole valley, the Aitana range and the turquoise water of the reservoir. Few cemeteries have a setting like this.
When to see it
The visit takes only a few minutes and happens naturally on the way up to the castle, since the two share the summit and are reached by the same path from the Casa Orduña. It is a good spot for the valley photo and for grasping why this crag was chosen to defend Guadalest. Come in mid-afternoon and the light falls straight onto the reservoir.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay to see the Castle Cemetery?
Yes, the visit has a fee and is done naturally when you go up to the castle, since both share the summit and are reached by the same path from Casa Orduña.
What makes this cemetery special?
It sits at the very top of the crag, at almost 600 m altitude, next to the keep, in one of the most spectacularly sited spots in the area.
What can you see from the Castle Cemetery?
From its terraces you overlook the whole valley, the Sierra de Aitana and the turquoise water of the reservoir; it is a great spot for a photo of the valley.
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