What to see in Cullera
What to see in Cullera
- Aquopolis CulleraWater park~2.3 km from the Town Hall
The water park closest to València, in Cullera, with slides, a wave pool and a kids' area.
- Castillo de CulleraCastle~500 m from the Town Hall
A castle of Moorish origin on Les Raboses hill, with views over the town, the mouth of the Júcar and the Mediterranean.
- Faro de Cullera y Mirador del CaboViewpoint · FREE~2.5 km from the Town Hall
A circular lighthouse from 1858 on Cullera's cape, ringed by coves and pine woods above the sea.
- Barri del Pou (Barrio del Pou)Town · FREE~250 m from the Town Hall
Cullera's oldest quarter: a maze of steep lanes and whitewashed houses climbing the hill below the castle.
- Iglesia Parroquial de los Santos JuanesChurch · FREE~100 m from the Town Hall
Cullera's mother church, built in 1692 over a 13th-14th century Gothic temple, of which one chapel still survives beneath the bell tower.
- Santuario de la Virgen del CastilloChurch · FREE~500 m from the Town Hall
A neo-Byzantine sanctuary built between 1891 and 1897 atop the hill beside Cullera Castle, crowned by a striking bell tower with a…
- Iglesia de la Sangre de CristoChurch · FREE~300 m from the Town Hall
A church raised in 1614 over a medieval hermitage and later reworked with a marked 18th-century neoclassical character.
- Ermita dels Sants de la Pedra (Abdón i Senén)Church · FREE~2.5 km from the Town Hall
A hermitage of medieval origin (13th century) enlarged in the 17th, dedicated to the Saints of the Stone, Abdón and Sennen, protectors of…
- Torre del MarenyetCastle~2.9 km from the Town Hall
A watchtower about 20 metres tall, built in 1577 under Felipe II at the mouth of the Júcar to defend the coast against Barbary pirate raids.
- Torre de la Reina Mora (Torre de Santa Ana)Monument · FREE~400 m from the Town Hall
A 13th-century Islamic tower with a square plan and truncated-cone shape, on the castle-hill slope facing the Barri del Pou; it was part of…
- Mercado Municipal de CulleraMonument · FREE~250 m from the Town Hall
A modernist market designed by Valencian architect Luis Ferreres Soler and built between 1899 and 1903, with four independent pavilions…
- Refugio Antiaéreo de la Guerra CivilMuseum~150 m from the Town Hall
Two underground galleries built beneath the Municipal Market during the Civil War to shelter residents from bombing raids, now turned into…
- Abric LambertMonument · FREE~1.5 km from the Town Hall
A rock shelter on Cullera Mountain (Muntanya de l'Or) preserving schematic-style cave paintings discovered in 1995, with red figures…
- L'Estany de Cullera (Senda de l'Estany)Beach & nature · FREE~250 m from the Town Hall
A brackish transitional lagoon linked to the sea just south of the Júcar mouth, nicknamed the "mini Albufera" for its rich biodiversity and…
- Camí del CalvariMonument · FREE~500 m from the Town Hall
A cobbled Way of the Cross that starts behind the Municipal Market in the old Barri del Pou and climbs to the castle and the Virgin's…
- Casa de la EnseñanzaMuseum · FREE~200 m from the Town Hall
A neoclassical building from 1793, erected with public funds under Carlos IV as one of the area's earliest public schools.
- Playa de CulleraBeach & nature · FREE~250 m from the Town Hall
Long golden sands at the foot of Cullera castle and the mouth of the Júcar, with a lively seafront promenade.
Around Cullera
- Cueva-Museo del Pirata Dragut~3.8 km from the Town Hall
- Cala del Far (Cala del Faro)~3.7 km from the Town Hall
🚆 How to get there from València
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Cullera from València?
The Cercanías train, line C-1 (towards Gandia), leaves from València-Nord and runs direct. Cullera station is about 2 km from the centre, so you'll need the local bus from there. By car, take the AP-7 (Favara exit 59) or the N-332/A-38.
How long does it take from València to Cullera?
About 40 minutes by Cercanías train. By car, 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic, for the roughly 45 km.
What is there to see in Cullera?
Climbing up to Cullera Castle and the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Castle is the highlight, with views over the mouth of the Júcar. The lighthouse and Mirador del Cabo, the quirky Pirate Dragut Cave-Museum and the Barri del Pou old quarter are worth a look too.
Is Cullera worth it for a day trip with kids?
Yes. There are wide sandy beaches, a seafront promenade and the walk up to the castle, which kids usually enjoy for the views and the pirate cave. Doing it there and back by train in a day is easy enough.
🔒 Secret spots
- Hidden gemWater among rocks: a corner of inland Valencia
A landscape of water and rock in the Valencia region. Supporters can read the place name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Beach & natureWater and birds: a Valencian wetland to explore
A wetland in the Valencia region, with water, vegetation and birdlife. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Hidden gemRock art in the Valencia region
An article about rock art in the Valencia region. Supporters can read the place name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Beach & natureA Valencian cove for taking in the sea
A cove in the Valencia region with the coastal landscape at its heart. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Beach & natureA Valencian spring for watching the water
A freshwater spring in the Valencia region, explored through observation. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- ViewpointA Valencian cave with a view of the landscape
A cave in the Valencia region with a view of the surrounding landscape. Supporters can read its name, location and the article’s visit notes.
- Natural poolA spring-fed pool among ferns
A small pool in inland Valencia. The Spanish guide covers the walking approach and checks before setting out.
- ViewpointA viewpoint above cork-oak woodland
An inland viewpoint in the Valencia region. The Spanish guide explains the forest-track approach and the steep final section.
- ViewpointA viewpoint over a village and its valley
An inland Valencia viewpoint over a village and valley. The Spanish guide locates the path and explains what to check before going.
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