11 Activities
Discover the Land of Wines in Requena and the Tomatina in Buñol
Starts from
Valencia
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
11
Duration
12 hours
Length
29 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Valencia
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 hours
Length
29 mi
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Visit the castle of Buñol, one of the best preserved in Spain.
- Go down to the underground caves of Requena, a place full of stories.
- Taste wines and tour the vineyards in one of the best wineries in Requena.
This route focuses on one of the most productive areas in terms of wine production. In Requena there are vineyard plantations and wineries with different varieties of denomination of origin wines to taste.
Requena also has another story to tell apart from the wine. The route will surprise you with underground caves in its historic centre dug in the Muslim period, churches and a great atmosphere.
Before Requena, the route will stop in the town of Buñol, famous for its tomato throwing festival, the "Tomatina". The jewels of the town are its castle, which is inhabited, and a large waterfall in the middle of the hills.
Requena also has another story to tell apart from the wine. The route will surprise you with underground caves in its historic centre dug in the Muslim period, churches and a great atmosphere.
Before Requena, the route will stop in the town of Buñol, famous for its tomato throwing festival, the "Tomatina". The jewels of the town are its castle, which is inhabited, and a large waterfall in the middle of the hills.
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This route focuses on one of the most productive areas in terms of wine production. In Requena there are vineyard plantations and wineries with different varieties of denomination of origin wines to taste.
Requena also has another story to tell apart from the wine. The route will surprise you with underground caves in its historic centre dug in the Muslim period, churches and a great atmosphere.
Before Requena, the route will stop in the town of Buñol, famous for its tomato throwing festival, the "Tomatina". The jewels of the town are its castle, which is inhabited, and a large waterfall in the middle of the hills.
Requena also has another story to tell apart from the wine. The route will surprise you with underground caves in its historic centre dug in the Muslim period, churches and a great atmosphere.
Before Requena, the route will stop in the town of Buñol, famous for its tomato throwing festival, the "Tomatina". The jewels of the town are its castle, which is inhabited, and a large waterfall in the middle of the hills.
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Visit the castle of Buñol, one of the best preserved in Spain.
- Go down to the underground caves of Requena, a place full of stories.
- Taste wines and tour the vineyards in one of the best wineries in Requena.
Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
29 mi1 mi
The Castle of Buñol and Requena Wine
The day begins on the road to Buñol, the first stop. Famous for being the home of the Tomatina festival, here there will be two stops, one in nature and the other at the castle, one of the best preserved in the Valencian Community.
Then begins the most important part of the trip, which has wine as its focal point. You will visit wineries and the city of Requena with its historical monuments.
It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and bring sun cream to visit the waterfall near Buñol and the vineyard plantations in Requena, two outdoor sites. You can also bring some sandwiches or fruit to eat at the stop at the Turche cave, as there are picnic areas on site.
Then begins the most important part of the trip, which has wine as its focal point. You will visit wineries and the city of Requena with its historical monuments.
It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and bring sun cream to visit the waterfall near Buñol and the vineyard plantations in Requena, two outdoor sites. You can also bring some sandwiches or fruit to eat at the stop at the Turche cave, as there are picnic areas on site.
09:305 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
First stop at a natural site. Although it can be reached by a hiking route from Buñol, this nearby car park allows you to be in front of the waterfall in just a few minutes.
0.3 mi
10 min
09:4530 min
Cueva de Turche
Landmark
Open Details
The cave of El Turche is actually a sinking of the land that generated a waterfall of more than 50 meters and a natural pool of water where you can bathe in summer.
It is like a small river beach with crystal clear water and a stone floor, delimited by rocky walls. A real paradise near Buñol.
If you want to swim, it is advisable to wear booties.
It is like a small river beach with crystal clear water and a stone floor, delimited by rocky walls. A real paradise near Buñol.
If you want to swim, it is advisable to wear booties.
2.5 mi
10 min
10:305 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
For your time in Buñol, leave your car in the area close to the football fields in the Avenida del Prado, you will only need to take a 5-minute walk to reach the Buñol Castle.
0.3 mi
5 min
10:4545 min
Castle of Buñol
Castle
Open Details
The castle of Buñol has two main features: its state of conservation is excellent, and it is inhabited by houses whose courtyard is precisely what used to be the parade ground of the fortress. Part of the walled enclosure houses the archaeological and ethnographic museums.
Crossing one of the gates of the parade ground, you reach the bridge that spans the difference in level of the Venta ravine and connects the upper and lower parts of the fortress. From here there are splendid views of the historic centre of Buñol.
The visit can be made on your own or with a guided tour, which you can book in advance on the official Buñol tourism website.
Crossing one of the gates of the parade ground, you reach the bridge that spans the difference in level of the Venta ravine and connects the upper and lower parts of the fortress. From here there are splendid views of the historic centre of Buñol.
The visit can be made on your own or with a guided tour, which you can book in advance on the official Buñol tourism website.
24.7 mi
40 min
12:151 hr 30 min
Pago de Tharsys
Winery
Open Details
Welcome to the wine route!
The region of Requena and Utiel has a Denomination of Origin and is an important wine producing region with numerous wineries.
The guided tour of this winery includes a walk through the vineyards, the barrel room, an explanation of the meticulous winemaking process, and one of its jewels, the 19th century wine cellar. There is also time for a tasting of three varieties of wine with cold meats to nibble on.
There are three types of visits: the exclusive visit, where you have to arrange a timetable, the premium visit with prior reservation and a visit accompanied by an oenologist, for those who are more expert in the subject of wine. All of them can be booked from the official website.
The region of Requena and Utiel has a Denomination of Origin and is an important wine producing region with numerous wineries.
The guided tour of this winery includes a walk through the vineyards, the barrel room, an explanation of the meticulous winemaking process, and one of its jewels, the 19th century wine cellar. There is also time for a tasting of three varieties of wine with cold meats to nibble on.
There are three types of visits: the exclusive visit, where you have to arrange a timetable, the premium visit with prior reservation and a visit accompanied by an oenologist, for those who are more expert in the subject of wine. All of them can be booked from the official website.
1.6 mi
10 min
14:001 hr 30 min
La Despensa de Sofía
Restaurant
Open Details
The advantage of the place is that the traditional Requena rice dishes can be ordered individually and are served in a casserole, unlike most restaurants where the minimum required is for two people.
So, you can choose between several rice options: caldoso, black, fideua. Always accompanied by a good glass of wine, of course!
You can leave your car in the streets close to the restaurant and continue exploring the town on foot after lunch.
So, you can choose between several rice options: caldoso, black, fideua. Always accompanied by a good glass of wine, of course!
You can leave your car in the streets close to the restaurant and continue exploring the town on foot after lunch.
0.3 mi
10 min
15:4530 min
Church of San Nicolás
Church
Open Details
After years of neglect, the refurbishment project finally came to fruition and today the interior of the church can be enjoyed.
The particularity of the refurbishment is that it mixes its old style with modern touches. The façade, tower, and vault have been restored to their original state, but on one part of the church roof a transparent glass dome was built, which creates a nice contrast and through which the original dome can be observed.
A lift has been added to the church to take you up to the tower to see the city from above.
To arrange a visit, please contact the Requena tourist office by phone or e-mail.
The particularity of the refurbishment is that it mixes its old style with modern touches. The façade, tower, and vault have been restored to their original state, but on one part of the church roof a transparent glass dome was built, which creates a nice contrast and through which the original dome can be observed.
A lift has been added to the church to take you up to the tower to see the city from above.
To arrange a visit, please contact the Requena tourist office by phone or e-mail.
0.2 mi
5 min
16:301 hr
Cuevas de la Villa
Landmark
Open Details
A pleasant surprise in Requena, underground caves in the historic center which originally date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, and were used for various purposes, from grain storage, shelter and even for storing the bones of deceased people.
What connection does this cave have with wine? For many years, the place was used to store vessels for the fermentation of wine, as if it were a barrel room. There is a display of ancient vessels inside the caves.
To arrange a visit, please contact the Requena tourist office by phone or e-mail.
What connection does this cave have with wine? For many years, the place was used to store vessels for the fermentation of wine, as if it were a barrel room. There is a display of ancient vessels inside the caves.
To arrange a visit, please contact the Requena tourist office by phone or e-mail.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:4545 min
Palace of El Cid
Museum
Open Details
Legend has it that this palace was built on what was once the home of El Cid. The truth is that Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, or better known as El Cid, lived in Requena, but it has never been verified whether his house occupied what is now the Palacio del Cid.
This palace retains its former lustre, but its interior has been converted into a wine museum, where Requena shows visitors how its history is linked to wine production. There are antique objects used for the production of wine, historical cellars, videos, and screens with explanations.
This palace retains its former lustre, but its interior has been converted into a wine museum, where Requena shows visitors how its history is linked to wine production. There are antique objects used for the production of wine, historical cellars, videos, and screens with explanations.
0.3 mi
10 min
18:4530 min
Requena Fortress
Historic Site
Open Details
To finish the tour of Requena, you must go to the old fortress of Muslim origin. Its high stone walls mark the highest place in Requena.
Although part of its walls, gates and some towers remain standing, it is a nice walk to remember how people lived centuries ago during the Arab period. You can go to the top of the keep to have views of the historic centre.
Although part of its walls, gates and some towers remain standing, it is a nice walk to remember how people lived centuries ago during the Arab period. You can go to the top of the keep to have views of the historic centre.
0.1 mi
5 min
19:401 hr 30 min
La Cuchara
Restaurant
Open Details
This little meson is a great place to have a bite to eat. The tapas on offer are very varied. If you want to sit down for dinner, they also offer fish and meat dishes.
Don't order a beer to drink! A glass of Requena wine will be the best accompaniment to the tapas.
Don't order a beer to drink! A glass of Requena wine will be the best accompaniment to the tapas.