La Nucia

La Nucia is a municipality in the Marina Baixa region of Alicante province, situated on a hillside at about 226 meters elevation overlooking the Mediterranean. The town spreads across roughly 21 square kilometers nestled between Benidorm and Callosa d'En Sarria in a valley known for fruit cultivation.

The municipality gained independence in 1705 after breaking away from the barony of Polop, which had previously been ruled by Baron Alfonso Fajardo. This separation established the town as its own administrative entity with its own local governance.

The parish church of Inmaculada Concepción with its white facade stands at the heart of the town and serves as a natural gathering point for locals and visitors. Around it, traditional houses with terra-cotta roofs reflect the architectural style typical of this Mediterranean region.

The town is easily accessible by road from neighboring towns like Altea, Benidorm, Polop, and L'Alfas del Pi, making it convenient to explore the wider region. Within the municipality itself, most attractions including the main church can be reached on foot from the central area.

The name comes from the Arabic word Naziha meaning delicious, a name given by King James I of Aragon to Beltran de Bellpuig. These linguistic roots reflect the long Moorish presence that shaped this part of Spain's Mediterranean coast.

Location: Marina Baixa

Location: Province of Alicante

Capital city: La Nucia

Elevation above the sea: 226 m

Shares border with: l'Alfàs del Pi, Altea, Benidorm, Callosa d'en Sarrià, Polop

Website: http://lanucia.es

GPS coordinates: 38.61722,-0.12306

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:32