Cullera Bonita

Thanks to a long histroy Cullera has a rich and diverse cultural and artistic heritage. The city was first settled over 25,000 years ago. Between the Romans, Muslims, Pirates and Spanish the city has lived a unique history, with four different eras. 

Romana Era

Cullera was an important port and commercial center for Roman forces in Spain. The Romans built a fish-salting factory as part of the city’s port infrastructure. 

Islamic Era

During the Islamic Era the city was named Qulayra (Highest peak). During this period Cullera experienced a grand economic and social transformation. 

Built in this Era

Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages Cullera developed a network of military structures to defend and protect the city from frequent pirate attacks. The Torre de Marenyet was built in this era as part of that defensive infrastructure. Cullera also built the Church of the Saints Juan (Iglesia de Santos Juanes). It was the only church in Cullera between 1248 and 1953.

Built in this Era

Modern Era

In 1903 the market of Cullera was built. It was built in the Valencian Modernist style, and was the work of Valencian architect Luis Ferreres Soler. Starting in the 1970s Cullera began its development as one of Valencia’s top tourist destinations.