Nules

Discover what to do in Nules, in the province of Castellón, and start planning a getaway stuffed with history. You’ll be blown away by the monuments and the iconic areas here, like the walled town of Mascarell, one of the destination’s greatest treasures. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy the heritage, cuisine and natural scenery. Read on to make sure you don’t miss a thing. 

What to see in Nules

A good place to start your explorations of Nules is in the centre where you’ll come across pretty ceramic altars, some of which date to the 19th century, decorating the streets and façades. We recommend visiting the Discalced Carmelites Temple and Small Square, which is also known as La Sagrada Familia Church. Nules has an abundance of small churches, including Nuestra Señora de la Virgen de la Soledad, San Blas and La Purísima Sangre Chapels, which are renowned for their history, artistry and contribution to the town’s architectural heritage. 

You can also set off in search of La Inmaculada Concepción Church and San Joaquín and San Miguel Chapels. The latter is known as “El Fort” and home to the Enrique Giner Medal Museum, a treasure trove dedicated to the art of medal making. 

The highlight of Nules’ historic heritage is the Fortified Site of Mascarell, a town that has been enclosed in walls since the 13th century. The charms of this place will have you reaching for your camera – it’s a must-visit for your getaway. 

Another of the draws of Nules is its agricultural land, which is dominated by orange groves. Take a stroll along the rural tracks and trails to soak up the peace and quiet here and witness the colours change with the seasons. This is the perfect place to take a peaceful stroll or bike ride, particularly when the flowers are in bloom or the harvest is underway.

When you venture outside the centre, you’ll come across many war heritage sites like trenches and bunkers. If you still haven’t had your fill of history and culture, continue your explorations in L’Estany Municipal Nature Area, a wetland rubbing shoulders with Nules beach that is home to a wide variety of birds. There is a small recreational area here with picnic tables so you can enjoy your day out in the great outdoors. 

As if that weren’t enough, we recommend visiting Nules’ beaches where you can connect with the Mediterranean. El Rajadell is a pebbly beach, Les Marines Beach has sand and small pebbles, El Bovalar is home to Nules lighthouse and L’Alcudia is the largest beach in the town, which has a pebbly section with breakwaters and another area that is sandy. Come and spend some time in Nules!