Several excavations confirm the town’s
Iberian past, although its splendour only
arrived in the 9th century under Muslim
rule. In 1233 it was conquered by Jaume
I. In 1339 king Pere IV El Cerimoniós
rewarded the town’s fidelity and granted
it with the same privileges as the city
of Valencia and a flag or senyera with a
blue stripe and three crowns. It was in
1901 when Burriana was denominated a City
by the regent queen, on behalf of king Don
Alfonso.
Cultural
wealth
Besides the beach, Burriana offers its visitors
a large tourist journey which starts with
discovering its history and its artistic
and cultural heritage. Pausing at the Bell
Tower which is slightly over 51 metres high
we can contemplate a beautiful view of the
entire Plana region. The Bell Tower was
erected in the 15th century next to the
San Salvador Church in primitive Gothic
style and the ensemble was declared a National
Artistic Monument in 1969. Special mention
must be made about the rehabilitated La
Mercé Convent, now converted into
the Municipal Arts Centre and declared a
Provincial Historic Monument.
Sea and
mountain
You choose. If you are a lover of nature
and its landscapes, this town brings you
closer to the Espadán mountain range
with its Mediterranean flora. But the most
sought-after picture of this trip is in
the Clot de la Mare de Déu estuary,
at the mouth of the River Anna. According
to the legend of this beautiful Natural
Area, the statue of the Misericordia Virgin,
patron-saint of Burriana was found inside
a bell sunken in the river. In her honour
a small chapel was built and named after
her.
Wide range
of sports
The privileged situation enjoyed by the
town, located next to the sea, enables a
wide range of water sports, such as windsurfing,
sailing, rowing, paddling or fishing. Burriana
can really show off its fantastic Nautical
Club, Windsurf Club and Sailing School,
along with lots of educational activities.
The Nautical Club is located near the port,
linked to the city centre and separated
from the sea by a few kilometres. It has
a 400 berth capacity for boats under 15m
in length.
A festive
town
“Burrianenses” celebrate with
enthusiasm each and every one of their fiestas.
The festive calendar starts on February
3rd with the celebration of San Blas. Fairs,
sports competitions, concerts and theatre
festivals are included in the programme
for this event. Yet there is no doubt that
Burriana throws itself into the fiesta also
celebrated by all the people of Valencia:
Las Fallas. A total of 36 papier-mâché
monuments swamp the streets, exuding a true
Fallas atmosphere: the smell of gunpowder,
flowers and deep fried sweet buñuelos.
Paella with
a personal style
Paella is known worldwide, but in the area
of La Plana and especially in Burriana the
personal touch given to this dish results
in a specific, recognisable taste. “Marjalero”
rice, “empedrao”, fish “suquet”,
“a banda” rice, “fideuà”
and the famous “rollets de Sant Blai”
also form part of the local cuisine.
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