Santa Pola Castle Fortress reopens main entrance ahead of restoration work

Visitors can once again enter Santa Pola’s historic Castle Fortress through its main gateway after a temporary protective structure was installed to allow safe access. The reopening marks an important step in preserving one of the town’s best-known landmarks while preparations continue for restoration work on the historic clock tower.

Main entrance welcomes visitors once again

Visitors can once again use the main entrance to Santa Pola’s Castle Fortress after a temporary protective structure was installed to allow it to reopen safely.

The entrance has been closed since January after cracks were discovered in the clock tower, known locally as “La Peineta”. During that time, anyone visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto, the Sea Museum or the Tourist Office had to enter through the rear entrance.

The temporary scaffolding has now been installed while the Town Hall waits for approval from the Regional Heritage Department to begin restoration work on the historic tower.

The protective structure allows the main gateway to reopen safely until a permanent solution is put in place.

Restoration plans move forward

Reopening the entrance also means cultural events can once again be held in the castle’s central courtyard. Civic and religious events linked to Santa Pola’s patron saint celebrations in September can now go ahead, having previously been affected because emergency evacuation requirements could not be met while the entrance remained closed.

Over the coming days, the scaffolding will be covered with a printed canvas designed to match the section of the castle hidden behind the structure, helping to preserve the appearance of the historic building while restoration work is prepared.

The Castle Fortress remains one of Santa Pola’s most important historic attractions, welcoming residents and visitors throughout the year. The temporary measures ensure that public access can continue safely while work progresses towards the long-term conservation of this landmark building.