Santa Barbara Castle is located in Alicante on the top of a steep hillside. The castle, which can be seen from the city as it towers above, can be visited. The castle dates to the 9th century and dates from when Spain was under the control of Islamic people. The castle was captured by the Arabs in 1248 and then named after Santa Barbara because the day it was captured was the feast day of this saint.
The castle saw its fair bit of battle and then became a prison in the 18th century. In 1963, the castle opened to tourists. Tourists can walk up the mountain (as I did) or take a lift up at a small fee; this lift is free for older people. The lift is also free to use when descending the castle.
There are stunning views over Alicante from the castle.
Have you ever visited this castle at Alicante in Spain?
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