Burriana, Mediterranean port city in Plana Baixa, Spain.
Description
Burriana is a port municipality along the Mediterranean coast in Castellón province, with orange groves covering the flat inland areas. The town stretches across several kilometers of coastal territory and maintains its connection to both agriculture and seafaring.
History
The settlement was conquered in 1233 by King James I of Aragon, and later received a heraldic honor when the crown granted it the right to display three crowns on its flag in 1348. This symbol reflected the town's importance to the kingdom.
Culture
The El Salvador church dominates the town with its tall bell tower, built in the Romanesque-Gothic style that followed Christian settlement. It reflects how faith shaped the development of this coastal settlement over centuries.
Practical
The municipality sits near Castellón and is easily accessible by road, making it convenient for day trips from larger cities in the region. Main squares and avenues offer visitor services where you can get local information and orientation.
Did you know?
An archaeological museum holds objects from the Iberian period, offering a glimpse into the area's earliest inhabitants. The restored La Mercé convent now serves as a cultural center, showing how historic buildings are repurposed for contemporary community life.
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Playa de Borriana
3 km
Nules Bunkers
6 km
Torre del Mar, Borriana
2.9 km
Orange Museum
92 m
Conjunto Histórico de Burriana
78 m
Església de la Mare de Déu del Niño Perdido de les Alqueries
2.7 km
Ermita de Sant Blai, Burriana
326 m
Mercado de abastos de Burriana
275 m
Ermita de Santa Bárbara, Burriana
4.3 km
Círcul Fruiter Borrianenc
111 m
Convent of Saint Joseph
241 m
Nules Temple of the Discalced Carmelites
235 m
Borriana Calatrava Tower
682 m
Carabona Tower
3.5 km
Torre Tadeo
2.8 km
Ermita de l'Ecce Homo, Burriana
1.7 km
Exconvent de la Mercé, Burriana
281 m
Chalet de Safont
2.7 km
Monestir de la Sagrada Família de les Dominiques, Burriana
2.7 kmTorre de la Regenta fortified farmhouse
2.3 km
Grao - Malvarrosa
2.9 kmTorre Vinarragell
4.7 km
Ceramic panel of Saint Mark
241 m
Bunker number 3 in Camí del Cabeçol
6 km
Ceramic panel of Saint Peter
154 m
Iglesia parroquial de La Mercé
261 m
Ceramic panel of the Trinity
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