Castellon Province Guide - Costa del Azahar, Benicassim, Peniscola, Oropesa

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All About Castellon Province

Where To Stay and What To See And Do

Castellon Province is the northernmost of the Comunitat Valenciana's three provinces, and although best known for its glorious Costa del Azahar, it's one of the most mountainous provinces in Spain so it's well-worth exploring inland.

The capital city - Castellón de la Plana - is set back very slightly from the coast on the edge of the mountains and is a great base for any holiday.

It's a quiet medium-sized city with some very nice Gothic buildings, excellent food and a very gentle pace of life.

This section is dominated by the more upbeat resort of Benicassím, which does go completely over the top during the month of July when it hosts one of the most important music festivals in Spain - top International and Spanish acts in an absolutely fantastic setting - Brilliant!

Just by the Port of Castellón, lies a 14-kilometre stretch of the Costa del Azahar, where the wide golden beaches are backed by mountains, golf courses, hotels and everything a tourist could desire without ever going over the top. This section is dominated by the more upbeat resort of Benicassím, which does go completely over the top during the month of July when it hosts one of the most important music festivals in Spain - top International and Spanish acts in an absolutely fantastic setting - Brilliant!

Further up the coast is Oropesa and then Torreblanca. Apart from the excellent fine sand beaches, this section is backed by some breathtaking countryside in the Prat de Cabanes-Torreblanca Natural Park.

Much further north - almost on the border with Catalonia - you come to Peñiscola and Benicarló. Peñiscola - home to an impressive Templar fortress - is located on a rock prominotory, linked to a sandy isthus and backed by the crags of the Sierra de Irta is one of the loveliest spots in Spain. Benicarló is almost as nice - I particularly like the walk from the medieval town centre to the port and the beach.

While you're in the area, don't forget to try horchata de chufla - tiger nut milk - and drink plenty of the locally-produced fresh juice.

Where To Stay In Castellon Province

If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Castellon Province, please use the Hotel Search at the top of the page to find rooms in Benicassim, Castellon, Gandia and Peñiscola.

The engine searches the databases of hundreds of agencies and returns with a list of hotels at all prices and star ratings. Once you click through, you can make the booking directly with the company or hotel.

If you'd prefer something a little cheaper or even further off the beaten track, Click Here For Hostels in Spain

You get full choice of star ratings at a cheaper price if you book just before you leave, so please visit Late Rooms in Castellon Province, Late Rooms on the Costa de Azahar or Late Rooms in the Castellon Interior for the best last minute deals.

Furthermore, one of the best ways of getting about the province is by car, so Click Here for the Car Hire Search of Castellon and the major towns.

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