It borders the municipalities of Altea, Callosa d'En Sarrià, Benidorm, Polop and L'Alfàs del Pi.

La Nucia is located in a fruit valley between Benidorm and Callosa d'En Sarrià, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the coast of Altea.

The municipality includes the following housing estates: Barranco Hondo, Coloma, Bello Horizonte, Panorama, and El Tossal.

The parish church, dedicated to La Immaculada Concepció (Immaculate Conception), was constructed in the 18th century.

CF La Nucía is based at Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano in the municipality.