CASTLES PROVÍNCIA DE CASTELLÓ

Castell Vell is an Andalusian fortress and the ancient capital of the region until conquered by Jaume I in 1233, who reorganized the territory into Almassora and Castelló. The castle's capture and the subsequent 1251 Privilege of Transfer granted to inhabitants directly led to the founding of modern-day Castelló. This Cultural Heritage Site exemplifies Islamic military architecture with a powerful wall system featuring four circular towers and one pentagonal tower positioned at the summit. The 400-meter marked trail includes self-guided interpretation with audiovisual presentations available in Valencian, Spanish, English, and French through the adjacent Information Centre.

Castell de la Vilavella, an Arab-period fortress dating to the 10th century, dominates the municipality of La Vilavella in Castellón. The castle was originally built to consolidate dispersed Muslim populations during the Islamic occupation and subsequently surrendered to James I of Aragón in spring 1238. Though the castle remains in deteriorated condition, restoration efforts in the surrounding zone have improved accessibility. The fortress offers spectacular panoramic views encompassing both mountain and sea landscapes, with visitors accessing the site via a path past the Stations of the Cross and a small chapel. Climbing to the castle provides an incredible vantage point overlooking extensive orange groves below, making it both a historical monument and a scenic overlook reflecting the region's agricultural heritage and medieval defensive priorities.

Castell de Maús rises majestically atop Suera Alta hill at 582 meters, dominating the valley below in Sueras, Castellón province. Built during the 12th century under Islamic rule, this fortress protected multiple Muslim settlements that eventually developed into modern Sueras. The castle's most striking feature is its abrupt silhouette, one of the most remarkable in the Espadán mountain range. Though in ruins, substantial sections of the fortification remain visible, including portions of walls and the lower segments of what was once the main tower. King Jaime I later donated the castle to his son Pedro in 1260, marking its transition through medieval political history.

Torre de la Torrassa is a 12th-century medieval tower located in Vall de Uxó, in the Plana Baja region of Castellón province, Spain. This defensive structure of Muslim origin features a rectangular floor plan constructed from rammed earth (tapial) built upon a foundation of medium-sized stones bonded with mortar. Originally positioned within a small Arab settlement, the tower was strategically situated to defend communities that flourished in the medieval period. Recognized as a Bien de Interés Cultural (Cultural Interest Asset) since 2008, the tower exemplifies the sophisticated building techniques employed by Islamic builders in medieval Spain.