Things to do in

El Castell de Guadalest

Head inland for a ride up into the mountains on this full-day tour. Stop at Guadalest and take time to explore the mountaintop village and visit some of the numerous museums, shops and cafés. Descend to the village of Callosa before reaching Algar. Enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant, at your own expense. Each of the restaurants has its own swimming pool that you can use free of charge. Relax and enjoy the Algar Waterfalls in a peaceful setting and dip your toes in one of the many pools. For the more adventurous, there are areas designated for diving*. It was the inclusion of the waterfalls in one of the episodes of ITVs hit series Benidorm that made the attraction famous. It is possible that at certain times of the year you may not be able to enter the waters of the falls if it is deemed unsafe to do so by the local authorities.

Experience a unique perspective of Benidorm as you tour the city with a local guide. Get picked up from your hotel and head out for a private walking tour of the city center before heading to the mountains. In Benidorm, see sights such as the historical center, the beautiful San Jaime Church and the beaches of Levante and Poniente. Afterward, enjoy stunning panoramic views from the balcony of the Mediterranean. Later, continue to the Guadalest Valley. Although it is just 20 minutes from Benidorm, you will feel as though you are in a completely different place when you reach this stunning mountain range. Admire breathtaking views of Sierra d´Aixorta, Sierra de Serella and Sierra de Aitana. Pay a visit to the Old Town and the Castle San Jose Quarter before getting dropped off back at your hotel.

Find out why Guadalest is a monument of historical and artistic value in Spain with this group tour. Experience a place that is both a city and a museum. Learn more about this ancient city that is shrouded in secrets and legends. Pass by the watchtowers of Guadalest that were built by the back in the 7th century. Take in views of El Castell de Guadalest perched above the emerald green Guadalest Reservoir. Admire the commentary on all these interesting sites on with your convenient audio tour. Gain insights that will help open these places up for you. Step into history on the medieval streets, and see some of the colorful artwork at the museum of Saleros and Pimenteros. View a collections of over 20,000 salt and pepper shakers from around the world; dating from the nineteenth century to the present.

See figures that date all the way back to the nineteenth century at the Salt and Pepper Shakers Museum in the charming town of Guadalest. Learn more about the culture that inspired these creations with the optional audio guide. Marvel at this collection that was built over the last 30 years by Andrea Ludden. Appreciate the art that went into making figurines of birds, chickens, dogs, cats, bulls, astronauts and washing machines. Hear some that speak and admire those that move. Smile at those that are funny. Get a kick out of the variety and creativity. Walk by an impressive variety of pepper mills; some measuring up to a meter in height. Experience a museum with the perfect balance between art, entertainment, and culture.