Castellón

Castellón de la Plana (in Valencian, Castelló de la Plana), often referred to simply as Castellón, is a city in the province of Castellón on the east coast of Spain.

Understand
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Climate

Castellón lies far enough north that summers aren't too unbearably hot and far enough south that you won't freeze in the winter either. Its coastal location helps keep the weather mild and pleasant.

Language

The city has two official languages, Valencian and Spanish.

Get in

Castellón lies about 60 km (37 mi) north of Valencia and 280 km (170 mi) south of Barcelona from on Spain's Mediterranean coast.

By train
  • 🌍 Estació de Castelló (Estación de Castellón / Castellón Train Station), Carrer del Pintor Oliet, 2, ☎ +34 912 432 343. Renfe runs frequent trains from Valencia, and all Barcelona–Valencia long-distance trains stop here. Facilities at the station include storage lockers, a café, bookshop, and car rental office. (updated Nov 2017)

By bus
  • 🌍 Estación de Autobuses (Bus Station), Carrer del Pintor Oliet, s/n (next to the train station), ☎ +34 964 240 778. Hife runs several buses a day between Valencia and Barcelona, with stops in Castellón. Alsa buses run four times a day to and from Barcelona. (updated Nov 2017)

By car

The A-7 motorway links the city to Valencia and Tarragona further north.

Get around

By bicycle
Bicicas

The city is so small and flat that one of the best ways to get around is by using the city bike sharing system, Bicicas. It only costs 2€ per day, 6€ per week, or 10€ per month. See bicicas.es to read more details and to sign up.

See

Landmarks

Museums and galleries
Museu de Belles Arts
Torre dels Alçaments

Parks

Do
  • Beaches
  • Sea kayaking

Performing arts
  • 🌍 Auditori i Palau de Congressos de Castelló (Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos de Castellón), Av de la Mare de Déu del Lledó, 50, ☎ +34 964 727 550, fax: +34 964 225 543, e-mail: . Box office: Tu-F 09:00-14:00, Th 17:00-19:00, performance days: 17:00-; special exhibits: Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00 16:00-20:00, Su 10:00-14:00. A venue for theatre (in Spanish), modern dance, and classical and other music performances. There is also an art exhibition area with changing exhibits, along with an accompanying giftshop. The building was designed by Catalán architect Carlos Ferrater. Free admission to exhibitions; tickets to performances can be purchased at the box office or online. (updated Nov 2017)

Buy
Mercat Central
  • 🌍 Mercat Central (Mercado Central / Central Market), Plaça Major, 1, ☎ +34 964 236 803. M-Sa 07:00-15:00. A standard food market selling local produce, meat, and fish, and has an onsite bar/café. (updated Oct 2017)

Street markets
  • 🌍 Rastro (flea market), Plaça de Santa Clara. 1st Sa morning of every month except Jan and Jul-Sep. A good place to find an assortment of second-hand goods. (updated Oct 2017)
  • 🌍 Mercadillo. M mornings. A weekly street market for local produce and other goods. (updated Oct 2017)
  • 🌍 Mercadillo del Grau, Plaça de la Mare de Déu del Carme (El Grao). F mornings. (updated Oct 2017)

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Midrange
  • 🌍 Doña Lola Hotel, Carrer de Llucena, 3 (across from Ribalta Park), ☎ +34 964 214 011, e-mail: . Has an onsite bar, nonsmoking rooms, and bicycles for rent. Free Wi-Fi, parking €10/day. Doubles €50+, including breakfast. (updated Nov 2017)
  • 🌍 Eurohotel Castellón, Carrer del Pintor Oliet, 9 (across from the train and bus stations), ☎ +34 964 342 559, fax: +34 964 340 082, e-mail: . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 06:00-12:00. Has an onsite fitness centre and restaurant which can accommodate special meals by request. Free Wi-Fi, parking €12/day. Doubles €54+, breakfast €10. (updated Nov 2017)
  • 🌍 Hotel del Golf Playa, Avda del Golf, 2, ☎ +34 964 280 180. Check-in: 14:00-24:00, check-out: 07:00-12:00. Well-situated by the Pinar de Castellón Beach, near the Costa Azahar Golf Course and the port area. Has an outdoor pool, fitness centre, onsite bar/restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Doubles €64+. (updated Dec 2016)
  • 🌍 Hotel H2 Castelló, Carrer de Carcaixent, 3, ☎ +34 964 723 825. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Has an onsite restaurant, fitness centre, nonsmoking rooms, and free Wi-Fi. Pets permitted on request. Doubles €60, including breakfast. (updated Nov 2017)
  • 🌍 Hotel Intur Castellon, Carrer d'Herrero, 20, ☎ +34 964 225 000, fax: +34 964 232606, e-mail: . Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 12:00. Has an onsite restaurant, fitness centre, and nonsmoking rooms. Free Wi-Fi, parking €12/day. Doubles €71, including breakfast. (updated Nov 2017)
  • 🌍 Hotel NH Castellón Mindoro, Carrer de Moyano, 4, ☎ +34 964 222 300. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Centrally located, next to the theatre and city hall. Facilities include a fitness centre, onsite bar/restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Private parking €13.75/day. Doubles €61+, breakfast extra. (updated Dec 2016)

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