Medieval Pobla d’Ifac

The Medieval Pobla d’Ifac stands out for being currently a unique site in the Valencian Community, and it is the only Conquest Pobla that has not been previously investigated, excavated or transformed, which makes it a unique and exceptional site.

It is an urban enclave from the late 13th century, promoted by Admiral Roger de Llúria, one of the most important figures of this time. It is a huge walled enclosure, equipped with a complex access system, rooms, warehouses, houses and an imposing church dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels with a medieval necropolis at its feet. It will be a short-lived foundation, not exceeding 100 years of existence. The historical vicissitudes forced the abandonment and transfer of the Ifach settlers to the hill on which the walls and the Old Town of Calp are currently centered.

Another reason that shows the importance of the site is that La Pobla is located at the foot of the Peñón de Ifach, which has recently been named Wonder of the Valencian Community in the category of natural monument.

Since 2005, the Alicante Provincial Council, through the Archaeological Museum (MARQ), together with the Calp City Council and with the collaboration of the park’s management and technical team, has been working for the future adaptation of the archaeological remains.