Top 6 Castles around Turís

The castle of Montroi is a fortress of Arab origin that is located to the west of the town on a hill in the Alcalans valley. This fortress was part of the defensive structure of this valley together with the castle of Monserrat. There are barely any remains of the wall that surrounded the enclosure. Currently, only the tribute tower remains standing, with a square plan and four heights. Its construction was based on thick brick walls in facades that are reduced to each floor and a central portico resolved with a semicircular arch. This construction system makes up two rooms for each floor, which are accessed by a staircase that in its first section runs next to the central portico and in the second next to the perimeter wall. The vaulted cistern and the grocery store were located in this tower.

The castle of Montroi is a fortress of Arab origin that is located to the west of the town on a hill in the Alcalans valley. This fortress was part of the defensive structure of this valley together with the castle of Monserrat. There are barely any remains of the wall that surrounded the enclosure. Currently, only the tribute tower remains standing, with a square plan and four heights. Its construction was based on thick brick walls in facades that are reduced on each floor and a central portico resolved with a semi-circular arch. This construction system makes up two rooms for each floor, which are accessed by a staircase that in its first section runs next to the central portico and in the second next to the perimeter wall. The vaulted cistern and the grocery store were located in this tower.

Buñol is an old Muslim stronghold, currently it is famous worldwide for the popular Tomatina festival. This ancient town is perched on a hill and its houses are squeezed closely under the ancient castle.

Bunyol Castle is located on two massifs connected by a bridge. It is a fortress of Arab origin that throughout its life has undergone many changes of use according to the time and its occupants. These variations have obviously generated many changes in their appearance as well. It is one of the best preserved castles in the entire Valencian Community. This is largely due to its geographical position and the fact that it is not isolated because, throughout its history, the town has been growing all around it. Another fundamental factor for its current state of conservation is the fact that, after having lost its defensive function, part of the population of Bunyol has taken over these spaces, taking advantage of the walls of the fortress to build his own home.

Viewpoint with amazing views of the regions of La Hoya de Bunol and La Ribera Alta. Right there is the Torre del Castillo de Montroy and you can get here from the city, both on foot and by bicycle. A highly recommended place to appreciate the beautiful views! ** Viewpoint with amazing views of the regions of La Hoya de Bunol and La Ribera Alta. Right there is the Torre del Castillo de Montroy and you can get here from the city, both on foot and by bicycle. A highly recommended place to appreciate the beautiful views!

The tower of the Castle of Montroy (12th century) is an Almohad construction of a military nature that served as a nerve center for the concentration of human settlements in the form of farmhouses. Its origin is Muslim and it has a square floor plan, formed by four thick load-bearing perimeter walls built with the Arab technique of stone rammed earth, known as “encased masonry”. The views from there are amazing! ** The tower of the Castle of Montroy (12th century) is an Almohad construction of a military nature that served as a nerve center for the concentration of human settlements in the form of farmhouses. Its origin is Muslim and it has a square floor plan, formed by four thick load-bearing perimeter walls built with the Arab technique of stone rammed earth, known as “encased masonry”. The views from there are amazing!

It is a medieval fortress of Muslim origin built on Roman remains, which is located on a hill overlooking the town of Shiva and was part of the defensive ensemble of the town of Valencia, controlling its communications with the interior. The castle is located on a flat, elongated platform at the top of the hill, adapting to the terrain in a north-south direction. The fortress consisted of three defensive lines and although it is in ruins, there are remains of canvases on the wall and a tower, built with tapial. Two parts can be distinguished, one of them, the seloquia is located in the highest part, and where reusing the remains of the fortress, a hermitage was built in the eighteenth century.