Morella is located around the strategic hill and was inhabited by Iberians succeeded by the Greeks and Romans, Visigoths and the Moors who took the town in 714, naming it Maurela. Town was finally taken over by the Spaniards in 1232.

Morella is surrounded by a 2 km long wall with 14 towers and 6 gates. One of the main attractions is the castle (El Cid is reputed too have rebuilt it) which dominates the town. Another important places in Morella are San Franciso Monastery form the 13th century and Church of Santa Maria ("jewel of Catalan Gothic") built between the 13th and 16th centuries combines Gothic and Renaissance styles.

Morella is now a tourist destination, with many historic buildings, hotels and restaurants. We can also find here a highly valued black truffles which are traded at seasonal markets during the winter.