Beteta was a walled town in medieval times; the entire perimeter of the historic center was surrounded by a wall that offered protection to its inhabitants. From the southwest of the castle, the walled enclosure descended to the town. There were two entrances: the Puerta de la Cava or Puerta del Postigo and the Puerta de la Villa, joined together by the Calle Real.
One of the two gates of the walled enclosure, the Puerta de la Cava, can still be admired, along with remains of the canvas of the wall, which are now partly masked by the houses attached to it, while the Puerta de la Villa has disappeared.
The origin of the Puerta de la Cava possibly dates back to the Muslim period and had the characteristic angled layout, designed to make access difficult for invaders. Over the centuries, it has undergone renovations, such as the one carried out in the 20th century, to facilitate the passage of vehicles.
This gate invites you to enter into history, crossing it into the heart of the old town along Calle Real, the oldest street in the municipality. Within this enclosure were the stately homes, the Casa del Concejo (16th century), the church and the now disappeared prison and hospital, as well as the Palace of the Marquis of Ariza or Marquis of Torrecilla, where today is located the municipal sports center.
