Puçol, municipality in Spain
Puçol is a small town on the coast between the sea and mountains near Valencia. It covers about 18 square kilometers and consists of three main areas: hillsides with residential neighborhoods, farmland with orange groves, and a coastal zone with a beach stretching over two kilometers.
The region has maintained a long connection to other parts of Spain since Roman times, as shown by the old Via Augusta road that crosses the area. The town itself developed at this strategic location between sea and mountains and helped connect different regions over centuries.
The name Puçol means 'between sea and mountain' and describes its location perfectly. Local residents keep traditions alive through markets with fresh produce and regional foods that show the daily life and culture of the town.
Puçol is easy to reach from Valencia: the train takes about 25 minutes and the bus takes about 50 minutes. Within the town itself, visitors can use local buses or catch taxis from Valencia Avenue to travel between the center, neighborhoods, and beach.
An old watchtower called La Torreta is built directly into the streets of the town, showing how the settlement grew around these lookout posts that guarded the coast. Another detail is a late 19th-century windmill standing on the outskirts among fields, reminding visitors of the time when wind power shaped daily life.
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