Villages of Castellón with beach

The towns of Castellón with beach are within the Orange Blossom Coast, which covers about one hundred and twenty kilometers of this Levantine province. In turn, they frame Costa Dorada de Tarragona to the north and Valencia Coast to the south, all bathed by the warm Mediterranean Sea.

It receives this name because the orange blossom or orange flower is very common in Castellón. And, curiously, not only beautiful beach towns are part of it, but also protected landscapes such as the Sierra de Irta, palm desert, Prado de Cabanes-Torreblanca wetland or the Columbretes Islands Nature Reserve, already more than fifty kilometers from the coast. However, in this article we are going to talk to you about the towns of Castellón with a beach.

Peñíscola

We have to start our tour of the coastal towns of Castellón in Peñíscola, which has held the title of city since 1707 and is one of the most beautiful towns in the entire province. It is located on a rocky peninsula and has beautiful beaches such as the one of the Viudas, the one of the Pebret, the one of the Russo or the South.

However, the most notable is North beach, with more than five kilometers in length, which extends along the entire Papa Luna avenue until reaching Benicarló, which we will also tell you about. In addition, it has all the quality certificates and an infinity of services.

On the other hand, Peñíscola is a monumental town. At the top of the rock that houses its old town is, precisely, the castle of Papa Luna, built by the Normans in the XNUMXth century on top of an old Arab citadel. As you know, it owes its name to the pope Benedict XIII, one of the protagonists of the Western Schism, which made it his papal seat.

It is not the only monument that you can visit in the town of Castellón. We also advise you to see the walls, who ordered to build Felipe II and that preserve several entrances to the historic center. For example, him fosc portal. As for religious constructions, visit the Church of the Virgin of Socorro, which combines Romanesque and Gothic elements, and the hermitages of the Virgen de la Ermitana, attached to the castle, and San Antonio.

Finally, regarding the natural wonders of Peñíscola, you have the puffer, a huge crack through which the sea comes out on stormy days, and the aforementioned Sierra de Irta, where the badum tower, which was built to protect the coast.

Benicarlo

Close to the previous one, you have the town of Benicarló, which also belongs to the Bajo Maestrazgo region. Precisely on the coastline that unites both towns is the beach of the shell, with about eight hundred meters in length and all services. Instead, next to the fishing port is Morrongo'ssmaller and cozier. Finally, the third great beach of this town is Gurugu's, with almost a kilometer and very crowded in summer. All of them have the distinctive blue flag.

On the other hand, in Benicarló you must visit the St. Bartholomew's Church, built in the XNUMXth century following the canons of the baroque. Its large octagonal bell tower will catch your attention. We also advise you to see the Chapel of Christ of the Sea or church of San Pedro, located in the port. As a curiosity, we will tell you that the image of Jesus Christ that it houses came to the town in a felucca back in 1650 and is highly venerated.

Completing the religious heritage of Benicarló is the hermitage of San Gregorio, which houses a carving of the saint dated from the XNUMXth century; the parish of Santa María del Mar or the convent of San Francisco, also from the XVI, although reformed in the XVIII.

As for the civil monuments, on a small mountain you will see the martyrs tower, which is next to the remains of the Iberian settlement of Puig de la Nao, which is, together with Tossa, one of the two that this municipality has. Finally, the House of the Marquis of Benicarló It was built in the XNUMXth century and the Bosch House It is one of the best examples of modernist architecture in the town of Castellón.

Benicassim

Located in the Plana Alta region, this other beautiful town in Castellón with a beach has seven kilometers of coastline. You can enjoy the sea in sandy areas like those of Voramar, Heliopolis, the Tower, Almadrava and the Terrers, all of them with the main quality certifications.

But Benicassim also has other wonders to offer you. In its religious heritage stands out the parish church of Santo Tomás de Villanueva, built at the end of the XNUMXth century in neoclassical style. And, next to it, the monastery of the Carmelitas Descalzos, located in the desert of Las Palmas, the Bartolo's Cross, on the mount of the same name, and the hermitage of Santa Águeda.

For its part, among the civil monuments of Benicassim, you have to see the remains of the castle of Montornes, an Arab fortress from the XNUMXth century that is also located on a massif in the desert of Las Palmas. And also the San Vicente Tower, built in the XNUMXth century as a bastion to watch the coast. It has been restored recently and you can enter to visit it.

However, perhaps the most beautiful buildings in this town in Castellón are in The villas. This name is given to a neighborhood in Benicassim that began to be built at the end of the XNUMXth century as a summer resort for the bourgeoisie. For this reason, it has several modernist houses, each one more beautiful. Among these, Villa Pila, Villa Carpi, Villa Amparo and, above all, Villa Victoria.

Vinaros

Also located in the Bajo Maestrazgo region, Vinaroz is one of the largest towns on the Costa del Azahar. In your case, it offers you two great beaches. The of the fort, to the south, it limits with the port, it measures about seven hundred meters and is surrounded by a promenade.

For its part, the by Fora Forat, to the north, reaches the mouth of the Cervol river, is eight hundred meters long and is suitable for water sports. Next to them, you have other small beaches and coves in the town. For example, those of Ameradors, Saldonar, Boverals or El Triador.

But Vinaroz also offers you interesting monuments. Among the religious, you have the Archpriest Church of the Virgin of the Assumption, built in the XNUMXth century combining Gothic and Renaissance styles, although its façade is Baroque. And, next to her, the St. Augustine's Church, equally baroque and current municipal auditorium, as well as the hermitages of San Gregorio and the Virgen de la Misericordia, who is the patron saint of the town.

As far as the civil patrimony, they emphasize the old Town hall, in Gothic style, and the current one, built in the XNUMXth century, the Municipal Market and the Quince House, which today is a museum. And, next to them, some beautiful Valencian modernist-style buildings such as the Sendra and Angel Giner houses.

Alcocéber, one of the most charming towns in Castellón with a beach

Located in the municipality of Alcala de Chivert, has about ten kilometers of coastline that offer you five magnificent beaches. Are those of the Roman, of the Charger, of the Fountains, of the Moor and of Manyetes. All of them have the blue flag badge and stand out for their golden sands and crystal clear waters.

As far as its heritage is concerned, you can visit in Alcocéber the hermitages of Santa Lucía and San Antonio and defensive towers of Capicorb and Ebrí. But, already in Alcalá de Chivert, we advise you to see the castle, located at the top of the Irta mountain range and built between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. You can also visit the Renaissance building of the House of Culture and Prigo of the King, an obelisk created in honor of King Carlos IV.

Also in this last locality, capital of the municipality, you have the beautiful church of San Juan Bautista, a jewel of the Valencian baroque, the hermitages of Calvario, Santa Lucía and San Antonio, as well as the chapel of the Virgen de los Desamparados.

Oropesa del Mar

We end our tour of the towns of Castellón with beaches in this town of the Plana Alta region. In his case, he offers you beaches like those of La Concha, Les Amparies and Morro de Gos, all of them with a blue flag, as well as the most virgin coves of the Beaches of Bellver. In addition, you must bear in mind that, in its municipal term, is the famous vacation city Marina D'Or.

On the other hand, at the top of the town you have the remains of the Oropesa Castle, of Muslim origin. And near is the King's defensive tower, built in the XNUMXth century. But the highlight of Oropesa is its old town, with a medieval layout and narrow streets, where you will find the beautiful Church of the Virgin of Patience, inside which you can see tiles from the XNUMXth century and an image of the Virgin, patron saint of the town, dated from the XNUMXth century. Finally, do not stop going up to El Mirador, on Mount Bobalar, from which, on clear days, even the Columbretes islands.

In conclusion, we have shown you some of the towns of Castellón with beach. But you should know that there are others equally beautiful. Between these, Torreblanca, in the foothills of the Prat Natural Park; Oil mill, with its hermitage and bridge of Santa Quiteria; Nules, with the magnificent walled enclosure of Mascarell, or the beautiful Burriana, with its Malvarrosa and Grao beaches. Don't you feel like getting to know these towns on the Costa del Azahar?