Nestled among the beautiful landscapes of the Alt Maestrat in Castellón is the picturesque town of Culla. In the Middle Ages, Culla was an important hub in the region, but its history goes back even further in time. In the surrounding area, various caves have been discovered to contain Levantine rock art (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998), in addition to the remains of several Bronze Age and Iberian villages.

The Castle of Culla had an important strategic role, and became a border land between the 11th and 12th centuries. The First Christian Conquest of Culla dates back to 1093, following which the town fell back into Muslim hands until it was definitively reconquered by Blasco de Alagón in 1233. The Knights Templar acquired Culla in 1303, being the last and most expensive acquisition of the Temple in the Crown of Aragon. In 1345, the Order of Montesa consolidated the Setena de Culla, creating an effective union of seven small villages to improve the organisation of livestock farming and forestry. This greatly improved the economy of the area until the mid-1800s.

The town historic centre is listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest and offers us a sample of buildings full of history and alleyways full of tradition. In Culla we find intriguing monuments like the ruins of the old castle, currently being restored; the remains of the 13th-century walls and towers; the arch of the Porta Nova; the Parish Church of El Salvador; the Commander's Granary, also known as the Prison; and the Old Hospital of the fourteenth century.