Get to know Requena through its wine-making tradition, historic buildings and archaeological traces. At Las Cuevas de la Villa, you can encounter the history of wine-making underground; in Barrio de la Villa, defensive walls, towers and cobbled streets shape the historic landscape. Tastings and guided visits also offer different insights into wine-making.

Wine-making tradition in caves and wineries

The visitor route through Las Cuevas de la Villa covers 22 caves over an area of around 1,200 square metres. They were used as grain silos; some were used as ossuaries until the early 19th century. Their main use, however, was making and storing wine. During a visit to the cellar cave, you can see traditional wine-making equipment. The caves thus showcase both their former uses and the wine-making tradition.

To get a sense of today's wine experiences, you can compare the different formats. The “De la cepa a la copa” experience includes a vineyard visit, a tasting of five wines and extra virgin olive oil there, and a guided tour of the winery. Advance booking is required. Bodegas Sierra Norte also offers guided tours, during which experts explain the wine-making process step by step. Bodegas Sierra Norte's wineries in Requena are located in the Calderón area.

Bodegas Sierra Norte wine tastings also include local products such as cured meats, cheese or chocolate. The “Enoturismo Experience” brings together tastings of wine, cava and a selection of cured meats at two wineries, along with a meal at a restaurant in Requena. You can choose between typical regional dishes and meat dishes. Confirm the current details and format of this offer before booking.

Barrio de la Villa and cultural heritage

Barrio de la Villa was built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during the Caliphate of Córdoba. In 1966, it was designated a Site of Cultural Interest and a historic-artistic site. Architectural features of this neighbourhood dating from the Islamic period include defensive walls, towers, a castle, several entrance gates, stone arches and cobbled streets. Its historical context and visible architectural features offer two different ways to explore the neighbourhood's history.

The Fiesta de la Vendimia is also part of local history: its first edition took place in 1948, and it was awarded the honorary title “Fiesta de Interés Turístico”. The Museo de la Fiesta de la Vendimia displays clothing, traditions and the history of the festival. It opened on 26 August 2013 in a building at Calle Santa María 41 that had recently been renovated at the time.

The Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari dates from the late 13th century and was extensively expanded in the 18th century. Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements define its architecture. The Iglesia de Santa María hosts concerts, sacred music series and major exhibitions. If you want to plan your visit around one of these events, check the current cultural calendar in advance.

Views and other routes

The Poblado Ibérico de la Muela de Arriba is an archaeological site on a hill. It offers views and the remains of a fortified settlement. This adds an archaeological focus to the historic buildings in Barrio de la Villa.

The “De Requena a Ayora” route starts in Requena and passes through Utiel, Caudete de las Fuentes, Villargordo del Cabriel, Venta del Moro, Cofrentes, Jalance, Jarafuel and Zarra. The sequence of named towns provides a different point of reference from Requena's individual cultural sites. Together, the route details, archaeological site and historic places cover different themes you can take into account when planning your stay.

Discover more destinations: Casas Del Río, Tavernes De La Valldigna, Llosa De Ranes, Titaguas, Rafelcofer, Cortes De Pallás, Polinyà De Xúquer, Sagunto.

For the broader travel overview: Valencia.