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Cullera on the costa
azahar lies on the bank of the river Xuqer at the base of the Sierra
de las zorros mountain, which shelters the town from northerly
wind . The river estuary splits the bay into three areas.
There are some nice sandy beaches including Raco, San Antonio and
Santa Marta. North of the lighthouse is a 2km long beach which
is often empty. Cullera has a paved promenade area flanked by
holiday apartments ,bars and restaurants. Around the town are large
freshwater lagoons, some of which are notable for their eel and carp
fishing . There is a rice industry in Cullera and also a
museum of rice. Local cuisine is heavily influenced by the
Valencian rice dishes like Paella. At the summit of
the town are the remains of a medieval castle. Cullera is
only 38kms from Valencia, making it easily accessible for tourists
wishing to explore the costa azahar. The area is made up
of orange groves, rice fields, and almond trees, it has an average
yearly temperature of 17c.
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