A Village Surrounded by Walls With Its Castle Standing Guard From Above

The huge gate of San Miguel is the main entry point to the historic center of Morella. Once through the gate, cobblestone streets wind their way through the walls.
Originally from the 14th century, it has two octagonal-shaped towers where medieval games recreating the life of the inhabitants of the Middle Ages take place inside.

The door of the Refrigerator is another of the main entrances that had the walled area of Morella. Today it looks completely rebuilt with a large central arch that joins the two ends. The name of the door is due to the fact that snow was stored in the place as if it were a giant refrigerator.

One of the emblematic buildings of Morella, called Casa de la Vila. Originally from the fourteenth century and Gothic style can be accessed for free where there are usually small temporary exhibitions.
In the lower part of the Town Hall is the old prison that functioned until the late 60s.
It is accessed by the side street and the entrance costs 1.50 €.

The narrow street Blasco de Alagón is the main artery of the historic center of Morella, where the stone facades of the old buildings are nowadays shops selling regional products, restaurants, cafes, souvenir stores and bars.
In this street are preserved in good condition the original porches of the houses. It is a route of about 500 meters

While stone is the main element of the historic center of Morella, there is a small space to sit and relax surrounded by plants. The Garden of the Poets is located beneath the Convent and is a tribute to the poets of Morella.

The Convent of San Francisco is one of the Gothic jewels of Morella. From the thirteenth century, has inside frescoes of the fifteenth century. Currently, some areas are preserved and you can visit the cloister, as it is undergoing a thorough remodeling.

Very well presented dishes, excellent service and different types of menus. It is not one of the cheapest places to eat in Morella, but its cuisine is superb.
The menu with the best reputation is the truffle menu, where this delicacy is present in the starters, main courses and desserts, either as a main dish or as an accompaniment.
Open Hours: Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday: 13:00 – 15:30. Saturdays also open in the evening: 21:00 – 22:30.

The main religious enclosure of Morella is Gothic style. As a particularity, it took about two centuries to finish construction, which speaks of its magnitude.
Inside, the choir, the restored organ and the vault stand out. Along with the church, a small museum of sacred art can be visited.
The entrance fee is € 3.50, and it is closed on Mondays.

At the top of the rock and at an altitude of 1,000 meters, the castle was home to several civilizations having its splendor during the Arab period and the subsequent Christian reconquest by Jaume I.
The castle has three distinct levels: the old wall in the lower part, dependencies such as the Governor's Palace on the second level and the Plaza de Armas on the top level. From the highest part you can see the whole town of Morella with its red roofs and the bullring on one side.
To access, an entrance fee of € 3.5 is charged.
Open Hours: Summer, Easter week to October 12: 11:00 – 19:00. Winter, October 13 to Easter week: 11:00 – 17:00.

Outside the walls and with your back to the castle, there is a green space where you can walk and see Morella from another perspective with the landscape of pine trees and without the walls in front of you. The environment changes completely.

Built at the beginning of the 14th century, its function was to supply the village with water from the Vinatxos spring. Part of the large arches of the aqueduct are still standing today.
But that's not all, from this place there is an excellent view of the walled area of Morella.

Morella is one of the places where most dinosaur fossils have been found in Spain. Although it is a small museum, it has among its collection several fossils found in the area and replicas of dinosaurs that inhabited these lands.
The entrance fee is €2.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:00 – 19:00.

It is not just a simple pizzeria, but fuses the typical recipes of Italian dishes with ingredients from the region, which has as a final result an excellent mix.
Among its dishes are the carpaccio of jerky, pasta with black truffle or rovelloni pizza. The desserts are homemade, and you can taste classics such as tiramisu or panacotta.
Open Hours: Thursday to Tuesday: 12:00 – 16:00, 19:30 – 23:00.

The best thing to do in Morella is to forget about the car and leave it parked for the whole time of your visit. Choosing a hotel inside the wall is ideal to be close to all the attractions on foot and to the restaurants on the main street. And if you have views of the mountain, the walls or the castle even better.