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If you’re not sure what to do in Buñol, put the town castle on your to-visit list. It’s one of the best conserved fortresses in the Region of Valencia.

Buñol is an historic destination known for its well conserved old town and popular traditions like La Tomatina, the famous tomato fight. Take a stroll through the centre and before long you will come across Castillo de Buñol, a Medieval castle that is well worth taking a look around.

Castillo de Buñol was built in the 11th and 12th centuries and was later reformed in the 15th century when it was conquered by the Christians. The fortress is in an exceptionally good state of conservation. Indeed, it is one of just a handful in Spain whose rooms are still inhabited.

Cross a bridge with great views over the town and you will find yourself in the lower enceinte. Here you will see some of the castle’s most distinctive features such as Torre Mayor, Museo Arqueológico (archaeological museum), Museo Etnográfico (ethnographic museum), Palacio Gótico and the old El Salvador church.

In the lower part, the southern tower leads to El Castillo district of the town, a jumble of Islamic narrow streets and large plazas defined by whitewashed walls. At a distance, it appears that this collection of houses and streets are holding the castle in their hands.

If you fancy, you could join a guided tour of Buñol castle led by a guide specialising in local history and archaeology to discover everything the fortress has to offer. Whether you’re visiting with or without a guide, don’t miss the opportunity to take a look around a beautifully conserved castle that has centuries of history behind it.