Garden - South Tower

The garden of Buñol Castle occupied the lower platform of the noble precinct and began just behind the Church of El Salvador, extending towards the lowest and most sheltered part of the complex. This area, more open and less monumental, fulfilled an essential function: ensuring the supply and self-sufficiency of those who lived in the castle.It was a terraced garden adapted to the natural slope of the terrain, where the cistern and the hydraulic system that collected and stored water were located — a resource essential for daily life. This space had not only a practical value but also a strategic one, as it formed part of the castle’s defensive system and was protected by walls and controlled accesses. From the garden one could reach the southern exit of the castle, known as the South Tower or Torreta, which featured a bent Arab entrance designed to slow down and disorient any potential intruder, thus ensuring effective defence.Later, following the Christian occupation, this access was modified and adapted to new needs and uses.Today, this area reminds us that the castle was not only a fortress and a palace, but also a place organised for everyday life.