Where can you sleep?
If you're planning to travel during the summer season, you should consider staying in one of its famous towns in the seaside, where you will be able to make the most of its daytime activities as much as its nightlife, specially if you enjoy of a young-driven, touristic, atmosphere.
Burriana, Oropesa, Alcossebre, and Peñíscola and its castle are, amongst others, some of the best locations you will find to spend your summer, and enjoy of its Blue Flag beaches and, overall, of a proper beach holidays. We must highlight that even if most of this towns and cities double in population during summer season, they become quiet and charming destinations during winter season.
For a getaway during mid-term, and low demand months, inland towns open their doors to visitors so that you can get to know them better. Amongst our favourite ones is Vilafamés, one of Spain's most beautiful towns,with the spectacular views that you will be able to see if you venture walking uphill to the very gates of castle.
Other towns with similar views are Morella, Ares del Maestre, Villahermosa del Río or Culla. All of them with some great views that will make learning about the region's history worth walking every hill.
What to do in the area?
If you have decided already where you'll be staying and at which time of the year, you only need to fill your trip with plenty of things to visit. You can start with the marine district of Grao de Castellón, between Benicassim and Almazora, at less than 5 km of the city center of Castellón de la Plana. It's the perfect area for those who are looking for a more active and lively stay, in a city that never sleeps
You will also be able to explore its lighthouse and fishing port, a great view for a moment of romanticism.
Without leaving the city yet, do not forget to visit the Torre de El Fadrí, an old bell tower that is currently one of the city's main historical attractions.
You will find at the Vall d'Uixó a place of true natural beauty in its caves, one of the most famous natural spots of the Comunidad Valenciana that are even open for visitors to explore them on a 45 min journey by boat. If you think you will still have energy for more, we also recommend checking out the Gran Casino de Castellón for a different kind of activity.
If you want to enjoy of a day at the beach, don't forget to check out these beaches.
What typical foods are recommended?
The gastronomy of this province is heavily influenced by its location. It is rooted in the gastronomical tradition of the Comunidad Valenciana, but it also has some elements of catalan cuisine, as this region it's next to the Catalan province of Tarragona.
The gastronomy in Castellón revolves around its main local product, rice, which is the basis of most of its typical dishes, prepared in a different way at each place and occasion.
Some of the most popular products on demand from this region are meat products, specially pork ones, such as the typical smoked meat from Morella, butifarras (traditional Catalan sausages), or our famous cured ham.
But you will also find plenty of fish thanks to its closeness to the Mediterranean sea, and with it its unique tradition of preparing it salted.
For dessert, do not forget to try out the pá-noli, a traditional cake with pumpkin jam typical of this region that you will love.
Where are the festivities?
We have tons of parties and special dates marked on the calendar in this province, so that if you're travelling to this region, you can check out its calendar beforehand, and get to know its culture and tradition during your stay.
You will find all over this province that the most important celebration is that of the Fiestas de la Magdalena, honouring the city's patron saint during 9 days where the locals gather together and celebrate the tradition and culture of this region, with a great number of events where you will have lots of fun.
In the town of Segorbe and to honour the saints Loreto, Esperanza and Cueva Santa, many religious processions are held, during which you'll be able to enjoy of the horse shows and fireworks, that will make your visit unforgettable.
Finally, make sure you don't forget to visit Peñíscola on September 7, where the celebrations to honour the Virgen de Ermitana take place, and for which the traditional dance of danses de llauradores are performed.
