Atalaya Castle (Spain)

Castle Medieval coastal fortress overlooking Mediterranean and town

Perched on a hill in the Valencian Community, Atalaya Castle offers medieval walls and sea views; visitors explore ruins and nearby historic towns.

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Atalaya Castle (Spain)
38.6319, -0.8608

How to Get to Atalaya Castle (Spain) #

The particular Atalaya castle is reached by regional roads from nearby towns in the Valencian Community; local signage and municipal tourist offices provide specific driving directions and parking information.

Tips for Visiting Atalaya Castle (Spain) #

  • Climb early in the day to avoid the heat - walls and parapets can get very hot under the Iberian sun.
  • Bring water and sturdy shoes; some sections are exposed with loose stone underfoot.

Best Time to Visit Atalaya Castle (Spain) #

Atalaya-type castles are best visited in shoulder seasons for comfortable climbing and clearer light for photographs.

Spring/Autumn (Mar-May, Sep-Oct)
March-May, September-October · 15-28°C
Comfortable for exploring castles and hilltop fortifications without summer heat.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 25-35°C
Hot and busy; take shade breaks and early starts.

Weather & Climate near Atalaya Castle (Spain) #

Climate

Atalaya Castle (Spain)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 29°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 33°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 32°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 47 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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