Novelda (Valencian: [noˈvɛɫda]; Spanish: [noˈβelda]) is a town located in the province of Alicante, Spain. As of 2009, it has a total population of 27,135 inhabitants. Novelda has important quarries and mines of marble, limestone, silica, clay and gypsum. It is a major centre of the marble industry. It was probably settled by Greeks, although it was controlled by Carthaginians and Romans. Some centuries later it was conquered from the Moors by a son of Ferdinand III of Castile. Places of tourist interest in Novelda include the monastery of Santa María Magdalena (dated from the 19th century), which has a church designed by a disciple of Antoni Gaudí, the Moorish castle of the Mola, with its unique triangular tower, and the Museum of Modernism. This is a well preserved art nouveau house with original artifacts from the 1920s. The house itself is a work of art. The House-Museum is located in a modernist building designed by Pedro Cerdan Martinez (1863-1947) and is now a centre for modernist research and promotion. There are also several natural and salty lakes to visit in the surroundings.

This is a comprehensive travel guide for Novelda in Spain. From budgeting tips to finding the best spots, this travel guide has got all the insider information to explore Novelda like a local. This city is located in the close proximity of a major city Murcia, Spain. Add Murcia to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Cathedral De Santa Maria, El Real Casino De Murcia, Terra Natura Animal Park. Also, to reach Novelda, you'll have to take a flight to Murcia; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Popular vacation packages of Novelda are of 1-2 days.