Mascarell is a very curious town that is well worth visiting. Less than 2km from Nules, it is completely guarded by a wall. Surrounded by orchards, it seems to have been transplanted from the remote past. It is designated as a Historical Centre.
The wall was built in 1553 on the orders of the Countess of Oliva and Lady of Nules, María de Cardona, in order to protect the population from the attacks of Berber pirates. The interior of the town is no less curious: the houses are no higher than the walls, the streets are perpendicular and the small square in the centre is the location of the town hall and the church.
Further information in the fact-file on Mascarell.
Rev.: JGG 18.10.22