{"id":4968,"date":"2025-02-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/?p=4968"},"modified":"2025-07-17T10:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:26:14","slug":"hauntings-and-ghosts-the-eerie-stories-of-the-costa-blanca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/en\/freizeit\/aktivitaeten-und-ausfluege\/spuk-und-geister-die-unheimlichen-geschichtender-costa-blanca\/","title":{"rendered":"Spooks and ghosts - the eerie stories of the Costa Blanca"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4968\" class=\"elementor elementor-4968\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7d7860 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7d7860\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Its castles, alleyways and churches are not only witnesses to times gone by, but also the setting for eerie tales. From ghostly apparitions to whispering voices in the night - these stories cast a spell over those who dare to delve deeper into the world of myths.<\/p>\n<!-- ai-h1words -->\n<p>On the ancient walls of Guadalest, you can feel stories in the air as the evening sun draws the shadows of the castle towers and stories of lost souls begin to whisper.<\/p>\n<!-- \/ai-h1words -->\n\n<p><strong>The ghost of Guadalest - <\/strong><strong>Haunting over the valley<\/strong><br \/>The castle of Guadalest, high up on a rocky outcrop, is known for its magnificent views. But as soon as dusk falls, people here tell tales of a tragic ghost.<br \/>Legend has it that a young woman fell from the castle walls during a night-time escape attempt. Her fate was sealed when she tried to escape a tyrannical nobleman. Visitors report unexplained noises, cool draughts of air in closed rooms and a feeling of being watched.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4961 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Einleitung-Burg-von-Guadalest-bell-tower-of-guadalest-castle-on-top-of-the-rock-2023-11-27-05-29-51-utc-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Einleitung-Burg-von-Guadalest-bell-tower-of-guadalest-castle-on-top-of-the-rock-2023-11-27-05-29-51-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Einleitung-Burg-von-Guadalest-bell-tower-of-guadalest-castle-on-top-of-the-rock-2023-11-27-05-29-51-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Einleitung-Burg-von-Guadalest-bell-tower-of-guadalest-castle-on-top-of-the-rock-2023-11-27-05-29-51-utc-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Einleitung-Burg-von-Guadalest-bell-tower-of-guadalest-castle-on-top-of-the-rock-2023-11-27-05-29-51-utc-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Einleitung-Burg-von-Guadalest-bell-tower-of-guadalest-castle-on-top-of-the-rock-2023-11-27-05-29-51-utc-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><em>Tip<\/em>Visit the castle during the day to enjoy the spectacular view and let yourself be enchanted by the stories in the winding alleyways of the village in the evening.<\/p><p><strong>Altea - Whispering alleyways <\/strong><br \/><strong>and spooky encounters<\/strong><br \/>Altea's old town is famous for its white houses, cobbled streets and the church with its striking blue dome. But at night, when the visitors have disappeared, another side of the town comes to life.<\/p><p>Locals tell of a woman in a long white dress who creeps through the narrow streets and suddenly disappears if you get too close to her. Her appearance is associated with a tragic love story: a young widow is said to have thrown herself into a well out of despair after her husband died at sea.<\/p><p><em>Tip<\/em>Evening tours through the old town centre offer a unique opportunity to experience the mystical atmosphere for yourself.<\/p><p><strong>The lost soul of J\u00e1vea<\/strong><br \/>The church of Sant Bartomeu in J\u00e1vea's old town, an impressive Gothic building, is not only a place of faith, but also of superstition. According to an old legend, the ghost of a monk who died during a plague epidemic in the 14th century still walks through the church today.<br \/>Visitors report strange shadows and candles that light themselves. The gloomy architecture of the church reinforces the feeling of being transported back in time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e175b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e175b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363a1c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363a1c0\" 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><em>Tip<\/em>J\u00e1vea's old town is charming during the day, but at nightfall it reveals its mystical charm.<\/p><p><strong>The curse of Biar Castle<\/strong><br \/>The castle of Biar, a well-preserved medieval fortress in the centre of the country, is the scene of a gloomy legend. A jealous lord of the castle is said to have locked his wife in one of the towers out of mistrust. Her death - whether accidental or murder - is seen as the origin of a curse that supposedly remains on the castle to this day.<\/p><p>Visitors report a sudden feeling of cold that comes over them and a quiet weeping that seems to come from the stones at night.<\/p><p><em>Tip<\/em>The castle is accessible and offers not only exciting stories, but also an impressive view of the surrounding landscape.<\/p><p><strong>Further locations, <\/strong><strong>that give you goose bumps<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><em>Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara, Alicante<\/em>: In addition to the breathtaking view, there are tales of a ghost known as the \u201eBlack Monk\u201c.<\/li><li><em>Torre de Cap d'Or, Moraira<\/em>Fishermen report voices echoing from the depths of the sea.<\/li><li><em>Villajoyosa<\/em>The small coastal village is full of stories about fishermen who returned home to warn their families of danger - long after their deaths.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Practical tips for brave visitors<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><em>Guadalest<\/em>The castle is open daily from 10 am. Combine your visit with the micro-miniature museum, which offers a welcome change.<\/li><li><em>Altea<\/em>Evening tours through the old town are offered by local guides. A must for the curious.<\/li><li><em>Biar<\/em>The castle is an impressive place for history buffs and adventurers.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>The secret of the uncanny<\/strong><br \/>Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the Costa Blanca offers plenty of material for goosebumps. These stories, which are deeply rooted in the history and culture of the region, reflect the fears and hopes of past generations.<\/p><p>If you dare to visit the enchanted places, you will not only experience fascinating stories, but also feel the deeper connection between past and present.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spuk und Geister \u2013 Die unheimlichen Geschichten der Costa Blanca Von Geistern in alten Burgen bis zu fl\u00fcsternden Gassen: Die dunklen Geheimnisse der Costa Blanca. Die Costa Blanca, oft assoziiert mit Sonne, Meer und Leichtigkeit, birgt auch eine geheimnisvolle Seite. 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