The location of the Benacantil Hill gave the castle great strategic value

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) The Castle of Santa Barbara got its name because Prince Alfonso de Castile captured it from the Islamic army on the Feast of Santa Barbara. The castle was remodeled during the reign of Philip II. The castle was bombed several times during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. It was opened to the public in 1963, and the two cable cars in the mountain were put into use in the same year. The castle is divided into three areas: the Torreta area, which includes the former castle; the middle area, which houses the most important apartments, including the Philip II Hall, the Parade Ground, etc.; and the lower area, built in the 18th century, which includes the Revellín del Bon Repós. #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia