Castell de Vilafamés stands on the highest point of the locality in the La Plana Alta district. Of Arab origin (Beni-Hamez), it was conquered by James I in 1233 and built between the 12th and 14th centuries, being remodelled in the 19th century. The complex is declared a Cultural Asset of Interest.

Among the most notable architectural elements is a central tower with a circular floor plan built during the Carlist Wars, testament to the successive interventions that have transformed the fortress over the centuries.

In a small rocky concavity at the castle's summit—known as l'Abric del Castell—there are rock paintings in schematic style that constitute one of the most relevant groups of this type in the Valencian Community. Since 1998, they have been part of the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Arc of the Iberian Peninsula, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

From the fortress, panoramic views of the town and surrounding mountains are obtained. A large part of the wall perimeter that defended the complex is still standing, which allows one to still perceive the original scale of the fortification.