scenic viewpoint
El Castell de Guadalest
A tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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El Campello
Valencia, Spain · Europe
About El Campello
El Campello sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mutxamel, 47km from Peñón de Ifach.
El Campello is in Valencia, Spain, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mutxamel, about 4 km away.
El Campello, also known as Campello, is a town and municipality on the Costa Blanca of Spain, within the Valencian Community. It is a 20-minute tram ride from Alicante city. There is a busy marina and fish market. The municipality features several Mediterranean beaches.
The tower overlooking the harbour was built inRead more
the 16th century as a lookout for ships.
During October each year, the town holds its Moros i Cristians (Moors and Christians) festival. The festival includes daily "battles" through the town, where arquebuses are extensively used. There are numerous parades and late night fireworks displays. The evening parades through the centre of the town are resplendent with extravagant costumes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near El Campello?
Within an hour or so of El Campello: El Castell de Guadalest (32 km), Peñón de Ifach (47 km).
Where is El Campello?
El Campello is in Valencia, Spain, about 4 km from Mutxamel.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,893
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Valencia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 38.4288, -0.3977
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from El Campello
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Peñón de Ifach
A towering 332m limestone rock rising sheer from the sea at Calpe, a natural park with a summit tunnel and trail.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near El Campello
- 32 kmEl Castell de GuadalestA tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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