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DSwede Says: In the Plaza Na Violant, on the back side of the adjacent church, there are two long walls of storyboard ceramics. These eloquently tell the history leading to today's Castillon.There are portraits of past royalty, showing the crowns merging and the coats of arms of the...
Plaza Santa Clara and Llorens Poy's Monument
DSwede Says: The heart of the city was focused on the markets in the old quarter. Originally having lots of local produce, one of the main commodities was hemp and fabrics (see over at the Llotja del Camen).The Plaza Santa Clara was the original site of a convent by the same namesake...
DSwede Says: Weird sculptures have found their way into the small residential plazas in Castellón. There are several that we saw as we walked around and they all somehow managed to one-up the one before it.There were no placards or signs explaining the sculptures, but some also have...
Thermal ludic center MARINA D´OR
MaheshSamtani Says: If you have a day to spare during your trip to Castellon, you might probably want to get to a place called Oropesa, which is in the province of Castellon, about a 40 kilometres north of Castellon, to a place called Marina D´Or. This is a holiday complex which hosts the...
MaheshSamtani Says: The planetarium is a place where the children as well as adults can enjoy discover and have a nice time together. The children specially will be able to understand the universe and the physical phenomena that surround us. From here they will also be able to see and know the...
MaheshSamtani Says: The cathedral of Castellon was initially constructed as a Gothic church towards the end of the 13th century. After a fire burnt down practically the full structure which was badly damaged it was reconstructed in the 15th century and the works ended in the year 1549. It was...
DanielF Says: This gardened square is the largest in central Castelló. It is surrounded by official and government buildings, like the Provincial government and the Vice-Representation of the Central Government.
When a Streetlamp becomes an Attraction
DanielF Says: This streetlamp is another of the landmarks of Castelló and the entire square street is named after it. It is a quite elaborate one and, actually, the square is one of the most pleasant in town, lined with beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. It stands exactly on the place where...
DanielF Says: King James I the Conqueror set the Kingdom of Valence free from the unfaithful oppresion of the Saracenes and annexed it to the Crown of Aragon. It is one of the key figures in the history of the city and his statue occupies a most central position, near the broadest avenue,...
Visit the Post Office Building
DanielF Says: The Post Office Building, located between Tetuan Square and King James I Avenue is an interesting example of the Mudéjar revival style of architecture which was fashionable in Spain in the beginning of the XX century.
DanielF Says: Peace Square is one of the most central in Castelló and the gateway to Main Street (Carrer Major) and all its stores. It is lined with cafés, the city's Neo-classical theater and an Art Nouveau Kiosk.
DanielF Says: Knights Street (Carrer Cavallers) is one of the most charming corners of Castelló. The main artery in the city's pedestrian area, it is lined with orange trees and old buildings, among which the old Hemp Exchange (Llotja del Cànem) will draw your attention, a XVII century...
1 Review and 3 Opinions We circled the city trying to find a decent hotel close to the center. No matter what angle we...
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Favorite Dish: Like in the rest of the Valencia Region, rice is the star of the cuisine in Castelló. Paelles and different kinds of arrosos (other rice dishes) are here readily available, but the speciality of Castelló is the arrós caldós, a kind of paella soup with chicken and vegetables.
Other famous specialities from the province of Castellón that every visitor should try are the delicious prawns from Vinaròs and the scrumptious artichauts from Benicarló.
Updated Aug 3, 2006
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The nightlife ritual in Castelló starts in the area known as Las Tascas in the earlier hours of the night. This area comprises a couple of small streets near the Plaça Major which are full of tapas bars. After a visit to one or two of these tascas, the partying crowd usually goes to pubs or clubs, Botánico being one of the most popular.
In the summer months, almost the whole population of Castelló moves to nearby resort of Benicàssim. Consequently, if you go to Castelló during this time of the year, you should go to Benicàssim to have fun because Castelló is almost completely dead.
Updated Aug 3, 2006
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Castelló, like any other Spanish city, does honour its Saint Patroness, Our Lady of the Lledó, but its main Festival (the Madeleine) commemorates the fundation of the city, almost eight centuries ago. The main activity is the Romeria de les Canyes, a kind of pilgrimage from the shrine of the Madeleine in one of the hills surrounding the city to the co-cathedral. The fathers of city had found shelter from the invading Arabs in that hill and the procession is reminiscent of the day they decided to come back to the plain to take possession of the land where their ancestors had lived before the arrival of the dreaded Saracenes.
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Benicàssim is the main resort on the Costa del Azahar (Orange-Blossom Coast), with large sany beaches and a short ride away from Castelló.
It is a status symbol for Castellonians to own a secondary appartment in Benicàssim, although the beach is merely 15 km away. Thus, almost the entire population of Castelló moves in Summer to Benicàssim and Castelló becomes a ghost town. The road connecting the two towns becomes also a nightmare at peak hours with the commuters going to work from their beach appartment every morning. These pictures show the area of Benicàssim known as Les Villes, where the local bourgeosie let their villas built in the beginning of the XX century.
Written Aug 3, 2006
Coves de Sant Josep (Vall d'Uixo)
DSwede Says: I have written this under Castillon, because Vall d'Uixo does not exist in the database of locations. It is approximately 15km East-Southeast of Castillon. Unless you are fluent in Spanish public transport, it will likely require your own transportation.Check the website for...
DanielF Says: This is a picture of the Basilica of Our Lady of el Lledó, located in the outskirts of the town. It hosts the image of the Saint Patron of the town, Our Lady of Lledó, and is one of the biggest shrines in the province. The basilica is surrounded by orange groves and you get...
DSwede Says: Many of the streets of Castellón are lined with orange trees, particularly in the more pedestrian areas. If the winds are gentle, you may be able to smell the fresh citrus aromas as you're walking down the corridors.I do not know however if it is acceptable to take one if...
Not the most monumental city in the region, but...
DanielF Says: Castelló is not a monumental town, at least not so much in terms of other historic Spanish cities and towns. However, it is quiet old (in 2002 it celebrated its 750th anniversary) and has preserved a few interesting buildings of its historical legacy, as well as some...
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Castellon - many attractions to enjoy
Castellon is a city that is located about 60 kilometers north of Valencia and has a lot to offer. A very dynamic industrial area which is world famous for its ceramic tiles, kilometers of beautiful......
Castelló, or Castellón, or Castellón de la Plana... the name can be seen many different ways, but rest assured that they all point to the same place. Castellón is a sizeable city, just up the coast...
There's a place, in the mediterranean coast, in North of Provinica de Castelló, that was important in the middle age, and now keep some villages with old and interesting architecture. The landscape is...
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