Castle Tour in the Region of Valencia: History and Landscapes

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  • Morella, Peníscola/Peñíscola, Alcalà de Xivert, Onda, Vilafamés, Almenara, Alcudia de Veo, Suera/Sueras, Chulilla, Buñol, Cullera, Requena, Xàtiva, Alacant/Alicante, El Castell de Guadalest, Castalla, Cox, Novelda, Petrer, Sax
Are you fascinated by castles, walls and crenellations? Get ready to discover some incredible historic heritage sites in the Region of Valencia – our great fortresses.

This castle tour in the Region of Valencia gives you the opportunity to stop off and explore some spectacular sights that will transport you centuries back in time. 

Soak up some culture in the fresh air at the same time as breathing in views of beautiful landscapes – from impressive fortresses. In this list we’ve selected just a handful of the many castles in the Region of Valencia, but there are plenty more to explore. 

 

Medieval castles in the province of Castellón

The province of Castellón leg of the castle tour in the Region of Valencia is packed with magical places. Here you can see medieval Morella Castle, Peñíscola Castle which juts out into the sea and Alcalà de Xivert/Alcossebre Castle in La Sierra de Irta Natural Park, all of which are important landmarks to be seen at least once in a lifetime. And they are just the start… 

Onda Castle, for instance, is another must-visit, which is known as the castle of the 300 towers. And then there’s Vilafamés Castle, a picture-perfect fortress, and Almenara Castle, which affords views over wonderful wetlands. 

Additionally, there are the ruins of Mauz Castle in Suera and the castle in the abandoned village of Jinquer in Alcudia de Veo, which looks like something out of a fairy tale.  

What to do on a castle tour in Valencia

Our castle tour in the Region of Valencia continues in the province of Valencia, where you can see Sagunto, Xàtiva and Montesa Castles transform the skyline with their silhouette over the horizon. All of these fortresses are open to visitors and are particularly beautiful to see at sunset. 

We also simply have to mention Chulilla Castle and Cullera Castle, both of which are impressive and have unforgettable views. Other must-visits include Buñol Castle and Requena Castle, which hosts all sorts of cultural events. 

Castles in Alicante

To conclude our castle hopping in the Region of Valencia, we’re heading to Alicante. Here you can see Santa Bárbara Castle, which overlooks the sea and the city and can be conveniently accessed by a lift. You also won’t want to miss San José Castle in El Castell de Guadalest, which perches on a rocky crag above the beautiful centre. 


We’d also recommend visiting La Atalaya Castle in Villena, La Mola Castle in Novelda, Petrer Castle, Sax Castle, Santa Bárbara Castle in Cox and Castalla Castle. And this is just the beginning – take a castle tour in the Region of Valencia and discover countless more fortresses inhabiting our landscapes.