Petrel Castle, Petrer, Spain

Petrel Castle originates from the 12th or early 13th century and was built by Arabs. It was later captured by Christians. It was restored in 1982 and today it is used for events and exhibitions.

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Jesús León Herráez (11 months ago)
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Alex Webb (13 months ago)
There is quite a steep walk up-to the castle, worth it once your up there the gentleman up there is very friendly and will tell you about the castle and the surrounding area. Well worth visit hard to believe it was once a ruin has been restored to the credit of the town. It is free to enter would advise not to follow sat nav to the castle park below there is a carpark near the museum.

Amanda Jones (2 years ago)
Lovely quiet place with a Roman oven and some lovely cobbled streets

Jedrzej Kocinski (2 years ago)
Very nice views over Elda, Petrer and surrounding mountains. Moreover the route up and down is lovely. Finally, the access was free of charge.

E. Zieher (2 years ago)
Schln

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