Morella is an ancient walled city in Spain, located on a hilltop in the province of Castellón, within the Valencian Community. It is the capital and administrative centre of the comarca of Els Ports, in the historic Maestrat (Maestrazgo) region.
The city is defined by its hilltop setting and its surviving walls, which enclose the historic settlement. Its role as the seat of local administration for Els Ports makes it the principal town of its surrounding area.
Morella lies within the historic Maestrat region, a territory that spans parts of the present-day Valencian Community. The city's long history is reflected in its description as an ancient walled settlement.