Many of us, on the way up to Valencia, will have seen the name of Cullera emblazoned across the Montaña de Cullera’ otherwise known as the ‘Sierra de las Zorras’ (The Mountain of the Foxes) but few will have ventured off the A-7 to discover it’s delights.

Located on the left bank of the river Júcar, this cosmopolitan population has some enviable beaches offering watersports, diving, sailing and even a nudist beach, plus the Albufera nature reserve with it’s large fresh-water lagoon providing a fishing paradise with plenty of eels, carp and bass.

Although it is well known amongst those living in Northern or Central Spain as a lively summer destination it has not become as popular as Benidorm with foreign visitors.

Along the sandy beach there is a beautiful promenade lined with bars and discos playing music from dusk to dawn. 

The Castle, originally built in the thirteenth century, provides a magnificent view of the Bay of Cullera. It was built on the ruins of the Moorish castle, under the orders of King Jaume I, restored by Pedro IV and fortified during the War of Independence.  In the nineteenth century, the house Sanctuary of the Virgin was added.  Next to this you will find the Chapel of Santa Ana and the Tower of the Moorish Queen.  The temple was built in the neoromantic style between 1891 and 1897.  On the main facade are the rugged tower bells with a dome of copper glazed tiles.  The interior has been nurtured and maintained by the Franciscan monks since 1944.

The Tower Marenyet is located near the sea, south of the river mouth.  It was built in the fifteenth century to defend the coast from pirates during the reign of Philip II.

Parish Church of Saints Juanes
The only remaining part of the primitive Gothic temple (XIII-XIV centuries) is located at the foot of the bell tower. The current church dates from the 17th century neoclassical period.

Archaeological Museum and Fallero
This building houses samples of prehistoric remains found within Cullera, especially in the Cueva del Volcan del Faro.

Town Hall
Built in the eighteenth century, it currently houses the Tourist Information Office.

Aquopolis
If hurtling down water slides is more your thing, Aquopolis is a water park which is open during the summer months to entertain children young and old.

Festivities
The patron saint festivities are held in honour of the Virgen del Castillo.  They begin on the Saturday after Easter and last one week.

In addition, Cullera erects and burns Fallas to celebrate St Joseph’s Day (Dia del Padre) on the 19th March.

On 24th June it celebrates the "Nit de Sant Joan" with the typical "Cremà of Foguera" on the seafront. 
Every week during the summer cultural and recreational activities are put on for the enjoyment of visitors. 

So, if you need to chill out when the temperature hots up, head for the bustling, thriving, cosmopolitan Cullera, the town that never sleeps.