Javea Grapevine Issue No. 172 - 2014 | Page 157

The Grapevine Issue 172 2014| It’s a curious castle in many respects – it’s very compact and sits next to the beach instead of lauding over the town from the top of a hill. It is also a very strange shape with a semi-circular side and another side being straight. This is known as an ox hoof shape. Today, the castle provides a picturesque backdrop for live music, including the Moraira International Music Festival, and wedding ceremonies. Sarah Farrell is a journalist and managing director of the online travel guide www.mydestination.com/alicante