On the shores of the Mediterranean, majestic castles and defensive towers are erected that have a fascinating story to tell. These constructions, which rise imposingly along the coastline, are silent witnesses of the past and represent the legacy of a time marked by fear of corsairs and the need to protect coastal lands from possible invasions.
Towns such as Vila Joiosa, Benidorm, Altea, Calp, Xàbia y Dénia They served Christian monarchs to gather the population and colonize semi-virgin territories, erecting a maritime border defended by towers and forts. These fortresses, which at the time served as a shield against the Arab invader and alleviated society's fears, today become an attraction to enjoy the province of Alicante, where the sea and the mountains come together with the same purpose.
This would be the so-called route through the castles of the "border of fear." A layout of fortifications that served the ancestors as a defensive tool against invaders. There are three regions that make it up, Marina Alta, Marina Baixa and l'Alacantí, the first of which has the most monuments, a total of ten. The second houses nine and the third one.
Throughout these regions, numerous paths allow access to these places, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and marvel at its historic architecture. The old quarters of these towns also open their doors, revealing walls and castles that invite the traveler to immerse themselves in the origin of these cities full of history.
The routes also invite you to explore hidden valleys, far from the sea. In a matter of minutes, you can access the fortified heart of such charming rural enclaves as Guadalest, Polop, the Bernia mountain range, Relleu or Confrides. These places offer an escape into a distant past, where history is intertwined with the natural beauty of the landscapes.
Towns and monuments of the "frontier of fear"
Below is a list of the towns of the three regions of the "frontier of fear" and the historical corners that each of them has:
- Calps: Castellet de Calp, Medieval town of Ifach, Walls of Calp.
- Teulada-Moraira: Moraira Fortress, Cap d'Or watchtower.
- Xábia: Fortified church of Xàbia, Walls of Xábia, Ambolo Tower, Portitxol Tower, Granadella Tower.
- Dénia: Dénia Castle, Dénia Walls, Torre del Gerro, Torre del Palmar or Almadrava.
- El Verger: Medinaceli Palace.
- Pego: Castell d'Ambra, Walls.
- L'Atzúbia: Castle of Forna.
- Murla: Murla Castle.
- Alcalalí: Alcalali Tower.
- Castle of Castells: Castle of Castell de Castells.
- Vila Joiosa: Torre del Xarco, The Tower of Aquiló, Walls of Villajoyosa.
- Fill: Relleu Castle.
- Finestrat: Finestrat Castle.
- Benidorm: Benidorm Castle, Les Caletes Tower.
- Polop: Polop Castle.
- Guadalest Castle: Castle of Guadalest.
- Confrides: Castle of Confrides or Aljofra.
- L'Alfàs del Pi: Bombard Tower.
- Althea: Bastion and Walls of Altea, Fort of Bèrnia.
- The Campello: The Barranc d'Aigues Tower.
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I fail to understand how the old town of Benissa with its unique buildings and the different watchtowers existing in its municipal area has been left out of that list.