The Castle and Baths of Gigonza, in San José del Valle, is a fortress of Muslim origin built on Roman ruins. Next to it, you can find the remains of the old thermal baths of sulphurous waters, which enjoyed great popularity during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The Castle and Baths of Gigonza (“Castillo y Baños de Gigonza”), in San José del Valle, is a fortress of Muslim origin built on Roman ruins. Next to it, you can find the remains of the old thermal baths of sulphurous waters. These enjoyed great popularity during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
It is located on what was the Roman city of Saguntia, founded by the Turdetans. Later, it was annexed to Rome as a stipendiary city and reached its maximum splendour during the Visigothic domination.
You can appreciate excellent views of the surrounding landscape from the tower. In addition, it is one of the best preserved monuments of the municipality.
If you visit San José del Valle (Andalusia), you shouldn’t miss the Castle and Baths of Gigonza.