Mazmorra (antiguo calabozo)
An old dungeon carved into the rock beneath the Town Hall in the upper village, originally a water cistern and later the lordship's prison. It is a small, cramped underground cell — a quick but atmospheric stop — that can be visited free of charge. It is a natural part of the old-town route.
Beneath the Town Hall, in the upper part of Guadalest, there is a cell carved straight into the rock. The Mazmorra began life as a cistern for storing water and ended up as the lordship's dungeon.
What it is like
It is small and cramped — a stop of a few minutes, but a vivid one: the low ceiling and bare stone make it quite clear what being shut in here meant. Its origin as a cistern, dug to collect and hold water, explains the closed shape and the near-total lack of light. Entry is free.
The surroundings
It is part of the natural route through the old town, a step from the Casa Orduña and the climb to the Castillo de San José. If you are after things to see without spending, it fits neatly into the free plans around Valencia.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guadalest Dungeon free?
Yes, entry is free. It is beneath the Town Hall, in the upper part of the village.
What was the Dungeon originally?
It started as a cistern for storing water and ended up as the manor's jail; being born as a cistern explains its enclosed shape with almost no light.
What is a visit to the Dungeon like?
It is a small, narrow cell carved into the rock, a quick visit of a few minutes but very evocative, part of the walk through the old town.
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