4704 x 3744 px | 39,8 x 31,7 cm | 15,7 x 12,5 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
27 aprile 2010
Ubicazione:
Pla de Petracos, Valencian community, Castell de Castells, Spain
Altre informazioni:
Castell de Castells is a small village high in the mountains of the Marina Alta on the Costa Blanca in South Eastern Spain. The village is at the source of the Rio Jalon and surrounded by some beautiful mountains. It is approximately 12 km from the nearest village of Benigembla and 20 km from Jalón the nearest large town. Also in the area are the caves of Vall d'Ebo and Benidoleig. The highest peak of the mountain range Serrella is over 550 metres. The remains of an Arabic castle, Penya Castellet, and many mosarabic trails are found in the area, a location for walking holidays and becoming popular with mountain bikers. Five kilometres outside the village in the area known as Pla de Petracos are ancient cave paintings said to have been painted over 5000 years ago. The area has a rich history with three settlements around the village: Pla de Petracos, Bitlla and Pla d'Alt (The High Place). The ruins of these settlements are now being rebuilt as modern homes. Caves at the archaeological site of Petracos with pre-historic art have a platform making it easier to see this macro-schematic art and the paintings are explained on six panels. Three kilometres outside the village is an enormous Natural arch, Els Arcs.
