Torre de Bofilla
Excavated Islamic farmstead with a 16.5-metre tower, abandoned after the 1348 plague. Reached by rural track.
The Bofilla tower belongs to an excavated Islamic farmstead in the municipality of Bétera. The complex keeps a 16.5-metre tower and its walled enclosure. The settlement was abandoned after the 1348 plague.
History
Bofilla was an Islamic farmstead with tower and wall. Excavations brought its plan to light. Abandonment after the 1348 plague left the place frozen as an open-air site.
What to see
The 17-metre tower and the remains of the enclosure and houses. It is reached by rural track, with no services. Pair it with Bétera castle and the Tos Pelat settlement.
Tips for your visit
- Drive to the rural track, then continue on foot.
- Wear closed shoes and bring water: there are no services.
- Respect the site: do not step on the walls.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Bofilla tower?
17 metres, inside a walled Islamic farmstead.
Why was Bofilla abandoned?
After the 1348 plague.
How do you get there?
By rural track from Bétera; the last stretch is on foot.
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