Castellon
Castellon de la Plana Tourist Information
Castellón de la Plana, capital city of the province of Castellón on the eastern coast of Spain. Castellón de la Plana lies 6 km (4 mi) inland from the Mediterranean Sea, and 64 km (40 mi) northeast of Valencia. The city is on the Barcelona-Valencia railway and is also connected with the harbor of El Grao de Castellón by another railway. Although Castellón de la Plana is partly surrounded by the ruins of old walls, it is orderly, spacious, and modern in appearance. Of interest are the Gothic church of Santa María, which is flanked by an imposing tower about 50 m (about 150 ft) high, and a 14th-century church that contains a painting by baroque artist Francisco Ribalta, who was born in the city about 1555. Also of note are several ancient convents. The modern city of Castellón de la Plana was founded 3 km (2 mi) from old Castellón, a Moorish town on a hill. Because the modern city was founded in the lowlands at the base of the hill, de la Plana (of the plain) was added to its name. King James I of Aragón, who had taken Castellón from the Moors in 1233, was responsible for the relocation of the city in 1251. Population (1998 estimate) 137,741.
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Sites to visit: The Castle, la Peña Ajuerá, los alcornocales and the Valley of the Mosquera, strolls in boat by the caves of San José, the precipice of Ajuez, the Nevero of the Herrumblar, Roman circus and castle of Sagunto, the lagoon of the Meadow, the stroll of the mine, the two hermitages, the cistern arabe, the castle that name gives to the town, the tower of badly the step, Peñíscola, Morella, Vinaroz, Delta of the Ebro, Tortosa, etc.
Situation: It was as far as possible tried to respect the architectonic bases and conserving the rustic enchantment of long ago. Towns in the slope of the mountain, privileged situation of lodgings that offer panoramic views of all the town.
Local products: Extra virgin olive oil, honey, crafts of the cork Near.
Activities: Cicloturism, Mountain Bike, Museums, Multiaventure, 4×4, Diving, Rafting, Rafting, Routes boat, Surf, Treking, Candle, Windsurf, Horses, Museums, Gastronomic Routes, Golf, and more.
Castellon
The most remarkable monuments are the cathedral Santa Maria and the town-hall. Located on the fertile plain known as La Plana between the mountains and the sea, the city of Castellón de la Plana lies on the intersection of the 40th parallel and the 0° meridian.
As capital of one of the most mountainous provinces in Spain, yet bathed by the Mediterranean along its 112 km of coastline, Castellón is a forward-looking city in which broad, modern avenues and narrow streets and plazas from yesteryear combine to form a special atmosphere. A walk around town is a pleasant experience. On your stroll, you can find many pleasant surprises: beautiful modernist buildings, modern shops, shady parks and important Gothic and Renaissance monuments.
With its deep cultural roots, Castellón de la Plana celebrates its history with fiestas and annual events throughout the year. A look towards the sea confirms the Mediterranean style of Castellón de la Plana. Its carefully attended beaches lay on both sides of the port through which a large amount of exports are shipped each year, accounting for a substantial part of the provincial economy, based mainly on ceramic tile manufacturing, agriculture and tourism.
The mild climate of the coastal regions owes much to the sea and the protéction from cold northwest winds provided by the mountain spurs of the Desert de les Palmes. These two factors have a decisive influence on the city’s mean annual temperature of 17°C., enabling outdoor activities to be practised throughout the year.