Castelló / Castellón district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Morella

Morella is a town in Castelló / Castellón district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 2,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches and 16 caves. The must-see places are Santa Maria la Major (1 km), Castell de Morella (1 km) and Castell de la Todolella (16 km).

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Morella, Valencian Community
Morella, Castelló / Castellón district, Valencian Community, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Morella at a glance

Location
Castelló / Castellón district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 2,797
Coordinates
40.6197° N, 0.0989° W
Places within 50 km
69 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Morella

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Morella: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Morella

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morella. The closest is Castell de Morella (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morella

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morella. The closest is Collet de la Mallada Gran (16 km); the best-known is Mola de Xert (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mola de Xert · viewpoint · Castelló / Castellón · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Punta de la Torroja · viewpoint · Castelló / Castellón · ~33 km · Must-see
  • La Tossa · viewpoint · Castelló / Castellón · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Tossal del Portell · viewpoint · Castelló / Castellón · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Montegordo · viewpoint · Castelló / Castellón · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Tossal D'en Cervera · viewpoint · Castelló / Castellón · ~34 km · Must-see

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Churches near Morella

37 churches within 100 km of Morella. The closest is Santa Maria la Major (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Morella

20 caves within 100 km of Morella. The closest is Les Coves (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Morella

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Morella. The closest is Platja Nord de Peníscola (63 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morella

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morella. The closest is Paratge Natural Municipal la Mola de la Vila (13 km); the best-known is Parc Natural de la Tinença de Benifassà (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Morella

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morella
  2. 1 km Santa Maria la Major · church, Castelló / Castellón
  3. 1 km Castell de Morella · heritage site, Castelló / Castellón
  4. 16 km Castell de la Todolella · heritage site, Castelló / Castellón
  5. 27 km Castell d'Herbers · heritage site, Castelló / Castellón
  6. 10 km Església Parroquial de San Lorenzo · church, Castelló / Castellón
  7. 16 km Back to Morella

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From travellers near Morella

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How to reach Morella

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    Within 15 km of Morella

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morella by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1665Castell de Morella (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints843Collet de la Mallada Gran (16 km)
    Churches1737Santa Maria la Major (1 km)
    Caves1620Les Coves (6 km)
    Beaches & coast012Platja Nord de Peníscola (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Paratge Natural Municipal la Mola de la Vila (13 km)
    Museums26Museu Temps de Dinosaures (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Embassament d'Ulldecona (35 km)
    Other attractions24Portal de Sant Mateu (1 km)
    Waterfalls44Salt de la Perera (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Illa de Gràcia (84 km)
    Parks01Parc del Geòleg José Royo Gómez (89 km)

    Morella: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morella?

    Santa Maria la Major (church, about 1 km), Castell de Morella (heritage site, about 1 km), Castell de la Todolella (heritage site, about 16 km), Església Parroquial de San Lorenzo (church, about 16 km), Castell d'Herbers (heritage site, about 17 km), Ermita de Sant Pere (church, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Morella?

    69 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 16 caves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Morella?

    Castell de Morella, about 1 km by road; Ajuntament de Villores (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Morella?

    Collet de la Mallada Gran, about 16 km by road; Mola de Xert (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Morella?

    Santa Maria la Major, about 1 km by road; Església de Sant Miquel (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morella?

    Start in Morella, visit Santa Maria la Major, then Castell de Morella, then Castell de la Todolella, then Castell d'Herbers, then Església Parroquial de San Lorenzo, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morella?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Morella

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Morella’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Morella on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.