High above the town of Pego, on the rocky Ambra ridge, stand the remains of Castell d’Ambra. Silent stones that whisper tales from a time when this land was contested, wild and full of fear and courage. Built in the early 13th century, it served as a refuge, a fortified village for local folks seeking protection against advancing forces, especially during the Mudejar uprisings. The castle’s structure hugs the rugged terrain. On the slope you’ll still see remnants of its double defensive wall, towers, a rectangular cistern for gathering rainwater and the layout of about twenty small dwellings that made use of the natural rock beneath them.

Climbing up there means more than just seeing ruins, it’s the reward of vistas: you look out over the Marjal de Pego-Oliva wetlands, the valley of Ebo and the distant hills. On good days the light stretches for miles; sunsets cast long shadows over walls of mud and stone. Locals often recommend visiting in the cooler morning hours or during one of the guided walks so you can soak in both the history and nature without the heat. It’s a place to pause, to listen and to imagine what life was like when this castle was more than just stones.