Costa del Azahar

Overview of the Coast

This is the name given to the tourist coast north of Valencia, which also includes the smaller Costa de Valencia. Among the main seaside resorts and their 200 km of beaches, Benicàssim, Castellón, and Peñíscola are among the most popular.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

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• Length: 120 km (Costa del Azahar) + 90 km (Costa de Valencia).

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History of the Costa del Azahar

Environment

Precautions

What to See

Among the options offered by the Costa del Azahar (including its extension, the Costa de Valencia), both along the coast and inland:

Alcalà de Xivert ★★
A municipality near Peñíscola with a coastal area as well as some old churches and a former Templar castle.

Benicarlo ★
One of the many seaside resorts on the Costa del Azahar.

Benicàssim ★
One of the resorts on the Costa del Azahar nestled between sea and mountains.

Castellón de la Plana ★
A cathedral, a few historic buildings, and beaches for this city north of Valencia.

Gandia ★★
A major seaside resort south of Valencia. The city also has a medieval quarter with many beautiful buildings. Hiking is possible in the surrounding area.

Oliva ★
A small town in the south of Valencia with a historic old quarter and surrounding beaches.

Albufera Natural Park ★★
A natural area on the outskirts of Valencia where numerous bird species nest.

Serra d'Espadà Natural Park ★
A vast natural area on mountainous foothills where countless olive trees grow. Hiking trails have been developed here.

Serra d'Irta Natural Park ★★
Mountains, cliffs, coves and beaches in this natural area bordering Peñíscola.

Peñíscola ★★
A Templar fortress, ramparts, religious buildings, and above all beaches for this coastal tourist town, bordering the Irta Natural Park and built on a peninsula.

Sagunto ★★
A few kilometres north of Valencia, a town with a charming historic centre dominated by a fortress and a beautiful Roman theatre, plus nearby beaches.

Valencia ★★★
Spain’s third-largest city offers a charming old centre with an imposing cathedral and interesting museums. This sits alongside more modern—even avant-garde—architecture and urban design, giving the city a unique charm. Several beaches lie nearby, as does the Albufera Nature Park.

What to Do

Beaches and Water Activities

Other Activities

Bars and Nightlife

Climate and Weather

Generally, the climate of the Costa del Azahar is temperate and mild, Mediterranean in type, with dry, hot summers and pleasant winters (with some rain in late autumn). However, like much of the coast, it also has numerous microclimates that depend on the altitude and proximity to the sea of the areas in question.

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

Transport

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Food

Further Reading