{"id":941,"date":"2025-06-13T10:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ontravelholidayrentals.com\/blog\/?p=941"},"modified":"2025-06-26T12:27:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T12:27:59","slug":"forna-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontravelholidayrentals.com\/blog\/en\/forna-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Want to Visit a Great Castle? Come to Forna Castle in Alicante"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"941\" class=\"elementor elementor-941 elementor-880\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74395d48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74395d48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3acad776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3acad776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Title<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486bc794 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"486bc794\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c2cb739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c2cb739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Perhaps by now you&#8217;re fed up with all those selfies on crowded beaches and you&#8217;re in the mood for something a little different. Sure, a summer dip is a must, but <strong>there are other super interesting alternatives<\/strong>, especially in Alicante. <\/p><p>We&#8217;re talking about none other than Forna Castle. It&#8217;s true that you won&#8217;t find Wi-Fi coverage here, but instead, <strong>you&#8217;ll connect your soul with the more than 800 years of history that this fortification beholds.<\/strong> <\/p><p>Imagine this: <strong>a medieval fortress that seems straight out of Game of Thrones<\/strong>, perched atop a promontory as if it were the perfect backdrop for your next Instagram post.<\/p><p>The best part? You only need a 20-minute climb (ideal for burning off last night&#8217;s paella) and you&#8217;ll reach a viewpoint that will make your relatives die of envy when you show them your travel photos. Medieval \u201cgraffiti\u201d that is pure art, towers that defy gravity, and <strong>a dreamy village with less than 100 inhabitants is what awaits you in Forna.<\/strong>  <\/p><p>At On Travel, <strong>we want to help you discover everything about this fantastic cultural visit<\/strong>. So that&#8217;s what you can expect next: an overview of the Castle&#8217;s history, how to get there, and some plans to make nearby. Take good notes!  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4312d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4312d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e6af21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"8e6af21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Content\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__8e6af21\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c41183 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63c41183\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f54986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65f54986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discover the fascinating history of Forna Castle<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2263925f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2263925f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Forna Castle, located in Alicante, is <strong>an impressive medieval fortress whose origins date back to the 13th century,<\/strong> although its current structure mainly corresponds to the 14th and 15th centuries.<\/p><p>One of the most important things, and what gives it most of its identity, is that <strong>it was initially built on an old Arab watchtower<\/strong> and was transformed into a manor house by the Cru\u00eflles family after the conquest of James I.<\/p><p>Forna Castle <strong>holds a unique history for lovers of Valencian civil Gothic,<\/strong> so if you like that era and its architecture, it will be a real treat for you. The truth is that it presents a unique architecture, with independent towers and a central courtyard, so it&#8217;s no wonder that it has become a highly appreciated historical symbol for both tourists and the inhabitants of the province. <\/p><p>People love its history for the mix of mystery, art, and feudal legacy, <strong>in addition to offering impressive views of the coastline<\/strong>, which causes thousands of tourists to come and fill their phone&#8217;s camera roll with quality panoramic photos.<\/p><p>The only \u201cdownside\u201d is that, currently, its interior is closed for restoration, <strong>but its opening in<\/strong> <strong>2026 promises to revive all its splendor<\/strong> and attract numerous tourists.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d68545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d68545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1258\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontravelholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/visitar-Castillo-de-Forna.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-892\" alt=\"visitar-Castillo-de-Forna.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ontravelholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/visitar-Castillo-de-Forna.jpg 1258w, https:\/\/www.ontravelholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/visitar-Castillo-de-Forna-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ontravelholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/visitar-Castillo-de-Forna-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ontravelholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/visitar-Castillo-de-Forna-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1258px) 100vw, 1258px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1510f97a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1510f97a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1594b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1594b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Here's how to get to Forna Castle<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-783c282b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"783c282b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To reach Forna Castle, <strong>we recommend parking at the Xiringuito de Forna<\/strong>, located next to the castle, and from there, walk up for about 15-20 minutes along a dirt path with low mountain vegetation until you reach your destination.<\/p><p>The path <strong>is quite accessible for all types of people<\/strong> and allows you to enjoy spectacular views of the landscape as you climb.<\/p><p>You can also <strong>reach it by car from Alicante in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering about 99 km<\/strong>. And if you don&#8217;t have a car, don&#8217;t worry, as you have options by bus or taxi combined with tram. Although they are a bit slower, indeed.  <\/p><p>As you can see, <strong>there are several ways to reach this castle<\/strong> which is a true emblem of Valencian Gothic. Want to know what else you can do around here? See you in the next section.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-881eb30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"881eb30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8937ba3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8937ba3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to see near Forna Castle?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2720b64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2720b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we mentioned before, Forna Castle is <strong>one of the most interesting destinations to visit in Alicante<\/strong>. But why exactly? <\/p><p>Well, apart from its imposing architecture, it&#8217;s a place at high altitude from which you can have spectacular views of the valley, the village of Forna, and the Oliva coastline. <strong>This is a perfect viewpoint to appreciate the connection between La Safor, Marina Alta, and El Comtat.<\/strong> <\/p><p>Speaking of its nearest village, Forna, in Alicante, is a charming rural site with less than 100 inhabitants, located at the foot of the castle. It&#8217;s also well-known for its traditional houses decorated with flowers, which convey peace and the identity of the place. <\/p><p>It forms a complex with the neighboring town of L&#8217;Atz\u00fabia, <strong>where you can visit the Church of San Bernardo Abad and enjoy hiking routes and recreational areas<\/strong> like Tossal del Llop, perfect for a good picnic and some outdoor activities with family or friends.<\/p><p>In the surroundings, <strong>there are also other points of interest such as the Canelobre Cave<\/strong>, the Pego-Oliva Marsh Natural Park, and nearby castles like the one in Benirrama, which will surely enrich your visit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce5b272 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce5b272\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aafbe3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6aafbe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=7GmV1lJ2OaY&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0571949 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0571949\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50ec487 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50ec487\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should you visit Forna Castle?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3279d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3279d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nothing you don&#8217;t already know by now. It&#8217;s well known that the Valencian Community is famous for its beautiful beaches and imposing castles. The experience of <strong>reconnecting with medieval history is a true privilege<\/strong> that can be enjoyed in this area more than in any other part of our country.  <\/p><p>However, it&#8217;s of little use to visit amazing places if the accommodation you&#8217;re staying at isn&#8217;t up to par. At On Travel, we want to make your experience the best possible, and that&#8217;s why <strong>we offer you a wide variety of apartments in Oliva, Moraira, J\u00e1vea, Benissa, and Denia.<\/strong> <\/p><p>Contact us and <strong>book yours for your next vacation getaway<\/strong>. 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