We all know it, but it’s important to remember: you don’t have to go very far to discover true gems. In this case, we are talking about a beautiful medieval town that is hidden very close to Castellón. Culla is a paradise for lovers of history, nature and legends that make your hair stand on end.
We tell you how to get to this place, what to see and where to sleep and eat if you want to spend an unforgettable weekend or a family bridge in this locality of the Alt Master Valencian. We remember that its old town was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2004.
How to get to Culla
Culla is located about 130 km from Valencia and 55 km from Castellón. from both cities we can access this town easily by car. Of course, the access road has quite a few curves. If you do not have your own vehicle, there is a daily bus from Castellón.
What to see in Culla: the essentials
Culla’s long history makes it a place full of postcard corners. From its mythical castle to the church of San Salvador, take note of the most popular tourist attractions.
Culla Castle
The castle is one of the icons of this town. Like many other historical monuments, today it preserves only a few vestiges. From the walls we can still observe the remains of the Torre del Frare Pere, and towers from the 13th centuryas well as the entrance door to the Barbican and the coats of arms of the Order of Montesa.
New Gate Arch
Now we see each other until the only access door to the walled enclosure that is preserved. The New Gate was rebuilt in the s. fourteenth and is located between the Porta Nova square and Pelleric street.
The Parish Church of the Savior
As we read on the Castellón tourism website, this church “was built on top of a previous one at the beginning of the 18th century and consecrated in 1712, later building the bell tower. It preserves in its interior an altarpiece of Sant Roctriptych in painting, from the 16th century”.
To this we add that “it consists of a central scene, the Holy Family, San Juan and an Angel, and two folding doors with the figures of San Vicente Ferrer and San Francisco”. Inside we can also see a polychrome stone statue of El Salvador, patron saint of Culla, Gothic from the s. XV.
the old town
As in most medieval towns, it is worth getting lost in its streets aimlessly. Culla’s landmark case was declared Historic-Artistic Site on May 21, 2004, so its beauty is more than assured. The houses in the center are made of masonry and light plaster. Likewise, they include sloping roofs with Moorish tiles and conserve windows framed with stone blocks on the facades. The balconies stand out for the lower face made of ceramic.
Maestrat Mining Park
Those who want to spend the morning in a special place can go to the Parc Miner del Maestrat. It is located in the Fontanella natural area, located at an altitude of 800 metres. From there you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the region of the Alt Master.
This park is great for learn about the old underground mining industry in the area, walk through its long galleries and learn how the miners lived and worked. The visit is carried out with a specialized guide and lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. On this website you can make the reservation.
La Preso (prison)
Finally, you should not leave the prey aside on your journey. This monument is the old granary of the Commander of the Order of Montesa (S. XIII and S. XIV). Later, it was used as a prison. On one of its walls you can see the chains and shackles with which the prisoners were immobilized. In addition, you can see the marks they made with their nails to count the days left to be released.
Lovers of horror stories may want to confirm if the screams of the damned are still heard in the dark of night.a legend that runs through the town.
Where to eat and sleep in Culla
Being a fairly tourist town, in Culla there are several restaurants to taste the delicacies of the area, such as the black truffle. The ‘Restaurant La Solaneta’, the ‘Bar del Poble’ or the ‘Mesón La Setena’ are good places to fill your stomach during your visit.
On the other hand, if you want to sleep in a town with so much charm, you have to take into account that there is not a number of accommodations, but you can do it in the following rural houses:
The pretty one from Culla
La Bonita de Culla – Two bedroom house, one night
Culla Square House
Casa Plaza de Culla – three bedrooms, one night
The Conquest of Culla
La Conquesta de Culla – four-bedroom house, one night
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