Castell de Borró

Castell de Borró rises dramatically from the Peña de Borró in Ròtova, Valencia, at 240 meters above sea level. This fortress of Muslim origin was constructed during the 10th and 11th centuries on a rocky foundation with Iberian and late Roman archaeological remains dating back centuries earlier. The castle participates in Valencia's medieval history, notably in the surrender of Bairén in 1239 during the Christian conquest by James I, when it was described as one of the region's 'strong castles of rock.' Today, visitors can access the ruins via a scenic trail through the surrounding barrancos, with a round stone tower and partial fortification walls remaining as testament to its defensive past.