Within the province of Castellón is the municipality of Culla that has a special charm and that forms part of the region of Alto Maestrazgo and has even made its way onto the list of the prettiest towns in Spain.
It’s without a doubt one of the best options to enjoy some tourism allowing you to get to know the natural landscapes protected by the Sierra de Segura, a famous Spanish mountain, as well as a town centre seeping with things to do and lots of history.
Furthermore, the municipality is made up of nine assigned areas and there are almost 500 habitants that are called “culleros” spread about these zones.
So, what is there to see in Culla in one day? There is lots to see in a day and if you don’t have a lot of time, we’re going to detail all of the must-see things so you can get a better idea of what the town consists of.
By simply walking about its town centre, you’ll be able to enjoy a collection of spectacular historical gems like squares, streets and small alleyways. The ruins of an Arab castle, the prison and the old hospital that dates to the 17th century are all declared natural cultural interests of Spain and are worth going to see.
Although, you can’t leave without seeing the Town Council building and the church of El Salvador, a spectacular monument which is also a natural cultural interest and beside it you can find the belltower, previously built that is nowadays a core element of the city that stands proud for you to admire.
However, if you’re planning on spending the weekend in Culla and you have a bit more time to do things, we’ll tell let you in on some other things to see if you want to venture beyond the centre of the town.
By travelling to its surrounding areas, you’ll get to see these two places: Río Monleón and Río Molinell. Both places are very eco-friendly and of high natural value. The first one is the most important but in both you’ll get to discover old caves and chasms as well as the mills that create natural habitats for different species of animals and plants.
If you’re travelling with children or family, you’ll love discovering the Carrasca de Culla which is an impressive old tree that’s been declared as a monumental tree for thousands of years.
Even though you can’t see it up close as it’s part of a privately owned estate, you can admire it from afar and take some pictures of it.
The tourist experience in this town doesn’t end there, and there’s lots of places in the centre where you can not only have something to eat but also try the best food about as well as spend the night in one of its accommodations.
There is an array of charming hotels and the possibility of renting a country holiday home that, if you’re travelling with your partner, have the option of a romantic jacuzzi. There are holiday cottages in Culla as well, so rest assured there’s an option that caters to everyone’s taste.
But how do you get to Culla? There are various options although we recommend coming by car as the road signs are really easy to follow and that way you can travel to a few nearby towns to get the complete package experience.
