Cueva-museo del pirata Dragut
Museum of piracy in a cave beside the Cullera lighthouse, on the 1550 raid by the pirate Dragut, with a diorama, nautical instruments and a brigantine.
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About the museum
The Museo Pirata de Cullera occupies a cave on the Isla de los Pensamientos, next to the Cullera lighthouse, on the edge of the cliffs and a few metres from the Mediterranean. It is dedicated to the raid by the Turkish pirate Dragut, lieutenant of Barbarossa, who sacked the town on 25 May 1550 and carried off considerable booty in goods and prisoners.
According to legend, the ransoms for the hostages were paid to Dragut in this cave. After the attack, Cullera was almost deserted, and only the building and restoration of its defences restored a sense of safety to the population.
The route begins with a diorama showing the royal town of Cullera in 1550 and continues with the context of the Mediterranean in the 16th century and the daily life of its inhabitants. Visitors can see antique nautical instruments, pieces of artillery, historical maps, clothing and coins, as well as a replica of a brigantine, a very fast corsair assault galley. It is advertised as the only piracy museum on the peninsula.
Highlights
- Cave above the cliffs of the Isla de los Pensamientos
- Diorama of the town of Cullera in 1550
- Replica of a brigantine, a fast corsair assault galley
- Nautical instruments, artillery, maps, clothing and coins from the 16th century
- Visit with audio guide
Permanent exhibition
- Cueva-Museo del Pirata Dragut – Exhibition on 16th-century piracy and Dragut's raid on Cullera, with a diorama, nautical objects and a replica of a brigantine.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4Children under 6 |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 1 · Children under 6: €4; ages 0 to 2: free. |
General admission includes an audio guide. Tickets are sold only at the box office, without advance booking.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 1 |
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The museum recommends the visit for children and adults alike: the route on the pirates of the 16th century appeals to every age.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Faro de Cullera district, on Plaza del Doctor Fleming, at the cape of Cullera.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Tourist information contact: Tourist Info Cullera, Plaza de la Constitución, s/n.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | The general visit is made with an audio guide, included in the admission price. |
