Todolella, in Els Ports, was a hamlet of Morella and became independent in 1691, after centuries of conflict. Its founding charter dates from 1242.
History
It seems to be of Muslim origin. After the conquest by James I's troops, the king granted the founding charter to Ramón de Caldera, dated in Valencia on 2 August 1242. In the late 13th or early 14th century Francisco de Vinatea received the lordship by marrying «Na» Carbona, daughter of the lord of Todolella. In 1691 Charles II granted independence from Morella. In 1710, in the War of the Spanish Succession, a battle took place at the bridge over the Cantavieja river between men of Morella and miquelets. In 1842 it appears in the census as «Todolella y Sarañana».
A tragedy
On 5 and 6 February 2005, 18 people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a hostel.
Timeline
- 2 August 1242
- Founding charter to Ramón de Caldera.
- 1691
- Independence from Morella.
- 1710
- Battle at the Cantavieja river bridge.
- 5-6 February 2005
- 18 people die in a hostel.
Text written by Zona Zero TV from public sources; early dates vary between authors. Sources: Todolella (Hispanopedia, basado en Wikipedia, CC BY-SA).
Checked on 2/11/2026.
