Benicassim is a wonderful tourist town located in the Costa de Azahar located in the province of Castellón, precisely in the region of the Plana Alta. This town enjoys a perfect position along the coast, at a very short distance from Castellón de la Plana (14.5 km) and only 80 km from the capital city of Valencia. The main airports in the area, Castellón and Valencia Manises are respectively 33 and 85 km away.
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Benicassim is a seaside town known for the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean that bathe its coast and the beautiful nearby towns, among which stands out Oropesa del mar, located just 10 km from Benicassim. This town has a wide range of beaches to choose from, each one characterized by a different beauty. Among those worth mentioning are the Almadraba Beach, formerly known for its fishing importance; the Els Terres Beach, a place where the sailing school of the Generalitat Valenciana is kept and where sailing courses are given to visitors from all over the world;It also hosts different leisure activities such as cinema on the beach during the summer months, the Helió polis beach, where you can visit the interesting Sea Library, take a ride on the bike path that connects Benicassim and Castelló n and take advantage of the sports activities in the area;The Playa de Torreón, named after the wonderful old watchtower of San Vicente built in the sixteenth century to defend against pirates; the Playa de Voramar, located in a quiet residential area that enjoys a privileged position and where you can contemplate the wonderful villas of the early twentieth century and its dreamy gardens.
All the beaches mentioned have numerous services for the entertainment and relaxation of its visitors. All include rental of umbrellas, sunbeds and skates as well as security service, cleaning, public access perfectly adapted for the disabled, showers and toilets. In addition, there are volleyball and soccer fields where different sports competitions are held, gymnastics activities on the beach, sailing and windsurfing courses and much more. For the quality of the services offered, for the attention to the maintenance of the beach and its surroundings and for the waters, all the beaches of Benicassim have been awarded the Blue Flag of Clean Seas of Europe and the "Q" for tourist quality.
Along the seafront promenade that runs along the different beaches you can find a myriad of cafías, bars and restaurants where you can take the opportunity to taste the typical dishes of the traditional gastronomy of Castellía traditional gastronomy of Castelló n and Valencia characterized by the presence of seafood and fish, stews, roasts, paellas and rice dishes cooked with the wisdom of those who have always lived near the sea and know these products to perfection. Among them are the Arroz a banda, the Arroz al horno, the Ensalada de bacalao,the stewed cuttlefish, the Allipebre, the famous Valencian paella and the sardinas en salda verde. Being Benicassim a tourist destination known throughout the world, it does not forget to provide a vast offer of typical food of other nationalities, so it is very easy to find in addition to the authentic, hamburgerías, bocaterías, Chinese and Italian restaurants among the many.
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Contrary to what you may think, Benicassim is not only beaches and sea, but also has an enviable cultural and natural offer. During a vacation in this town you can take advantage of a morning or afternoon bike ride along the perfectly marked routes that surround the town and visit the old town where the various monuments and artistic sites that Benicassim offers are located. Among these we find the Church of Santo Tomás de Villanueva, built at the end of 1800 in neoclassical style and accounts inside two side altars dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus;It has two side altars dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of the Rosary and four wonderful frescoes in the ambulatory depicting the archangels St. Raphael, St. Michael, St. Gabriel and the Guardian Angel. The Tower of Sant Vicent, which is one of the eighteen watchtowers of the old province of Castellón, located along the coast and whose mission was the surveillance and defense of its coasts from attacks by corsairs. The “Valencian Biarritz”, a group of villas recognized for their architectural wealth, built at the end of the XIV century by a group of wealthy families from Valencia and Castellón. Along the seafront promenade that goes from Playa Voramar to Playa Torre Sant Vicent, you can walk the route of these villas that is divided into three parts, the “hell” which owes its name to the scandalous parties organized by the families who spent their summers in these villas, the “limbo” and the “Corte Celestial” called así by the tranquility that reigned in the villas of this area.
The tourist offer of Benicassim fits perfectly to the tastes of any type of visitor, whether young people in search of entertainment or families who choose this town to enjoy their free time with their loved ones.
The tourist offer of Benicassim fits perfectly to the tastes of any type of visitor, whether young people in search of entertainment or families who choose this town to enjoy their free time with their loved ones.
For the youngest and party-goers, Benicassim reserves a myriad of music festivals that for its perfect organization and the lineup of artists who act in them has earned a privileged place in the world music scene. And there is something for everyone. The best known are certainly the FIB (Benicassim International Festival) which has been held since 1995 and has hosted internationally renowned musicians such as Bob Dylan, The Cure, Chemical Brothers, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Arcade Fire, Portishead, The Strokes, Oasis, Blur and many more. The Rototom Sunsplash, the largest reggae event in Europe, where in addition to the music you can enjoy the gastronomy and crafts from all corners of the world. In addition, Rototom Sunsplash has become, over the years, a place where important issues such as civil rights, anti-racism, economic transformation and its commitment to the culture of peace has been recognized by UNESCO as an Emblematic Event of the International Decade for the Culture of Peace.
On the other hand, Benicassim in recent years has specialized as a family tourist destination focusing its attention on the needs of this type of visitor and enriching its tourist offer and its environment with facilities and activities suitable for the entertainment of children and their parents. For this reason you can find a multitude of playgrounds scattered throughout the city, hiking trails, guided tours, excursions to the Parque Natural Parque de las Palmas, the Aquaacute;tico Aquarama Park, skatepark, mini golf course, karting circuits and a long list of other activities.
We could go on describing Benicassim and its wonderful surroundings but the best cannot be explained in words. Benicassim is a place to enjoy with family, with friends, with your partner and where you will never lack plans and things to do. A jewel of the Mediterranean that is worth visiting and above all to live.
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