Burriana: Coast, History and Citrus Culture

Burriana’s coastline stretches for 11 kilometres and includes beaches with clean, crystal-clear water and fine sand. For trip planning, different priorities can be considered side by side: coast, nature, water sports, history and festival traditions. When comparing a holiday apartment in Burriana, you can view travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on the listing pages. Which of these details matters to you depends on your travel plans.

Culture

El Salvador, Basílica Menor, was commissioned in 1233 by Jaume I from the Order of the Hospital of Saint John as a memorial temple for the first major victory in the conquest of the Kingdom of Valencia. The El Salvador complex was declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument in 1969 and today bears the title of Basilica Minor. Its floor plan is Romanesque; construction followed the principles of the Early Gothic period and was supplemented by several Romanesque elements.

The Torre del Mar was built in 1547 by the Generalitat using the silk tax. It is the only surviving tower from the former network of several watchtowers along the coast of Borriana, which served from 1552 onwards to protect against pirate attacks. The bell tower of Burriana was built in 1363 as part of the fortification system promoted by King Pere IV and was originally designed as a defensive tower with defence and communication functions, as well as a public clock. The Exconvento de la Merced is designated as a Provincial Historic Monument.

The Museo de la Naranja comprises six rooms and traces the historical development of citrus cultivation, trade, transport and advertising for citrus products from the end of the 18th century to the present day. The Museo Arqueológico Comarcal displays numerous prehistoric and Roman objects, as well as ceramics from Alcora, Ribesalbes, Onda and Manises. The museum comprises three rooms in which the history of the comarca from the Neolithic period to the Middle Ages can be explored.

Nature

The Clot de la Mare de Déu is used for contact with nature and sporting activities. In 2026, it once again received the Sendero Azul award; the award recognises a route that, in addition to its landscape and natural value, promotes environmental education and the sustainable use of coastal areas.

Coast and Water

Playa del Arenal holds Blue Flag status and has highly accessible facilities such as walkways, adapted toilets and amphibious chairs supervised by qualified staff. Near L’Arenal is the Escola de la Mar, where you can learn canoeing, sailing, rowing or windsurfing.

Festivals

The celebration of Sant Blai and the Font del Vi takes place every year on 3 February. During the Sant Blai Font del Vi celebration, wine is poured from up to six openings of the Font del Vi into visitors’ glasses.

Getting There

The Valencia–Castellón railway line stops regularly in Burriana throughout the day. Burriana can be reached via the AP-7, exit 48, and via the N-340.

Further destinations: Eslida, Casablanca, Santa Magdalena De Pulpis, El Grau de Moncofa, La Llosa, Borriol, Cirat, Sant Joan de Moró

To the higher-level travel overview: Castellon.