Beautiful towns in the province of Castellón

Beautiful towns of Castellón. Coast & mountain. 120 km of coastline together with a mountainous, rugged terrain make the province of Castellón a destination that has beautiful places to visit while travelling in a motorhome.

Discover spectacular beaches, historic centres, monuments, hiking trails, etc.. All of this combined with delicious Mediterranean cuisine, events, festivals, culture and a wide range of leisure activities.

Stay on this post and take note of the 8 beautiful towns in the province of Castellón.

We first travel inland through the province of Castellón to visit mountain towns with a lot of charm and history.

One of the most important tourist centres in the province of Castellón. Morella has become an essential destination located near the border between Catalonia, Aragón and Valencia.

A medieval fortress in which its castle and walls rise up on a spectacular site that will leave you speechless.

What to see in Morella?

• Wall and Towers
• Castle
• Calle Blasco de Alagón.
• The Jewish Quarter.
• The town hall, next to the former prison. Gothic building.
• Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
• San Francisco convent
• Aqueduct.
• Temps de Dinosaures Museum and Sexenni Museum

Location. Longitude: W0°4'39.43″; Latitude: N40°34’54.73”
Tourist office contact number: 661 42 52 94.

Montanejos is a beautiful mountain town known for its famous Fuente de los Baños and its spa, as well as for its old town where you can visit the church of Santiago Apostle and the defensive tower.

What is the Fuente de los Baños?

A spectacular place that has natural thermal pools (25ºC all year round) where you can bathe and enjoy the surroundings.

*Important: in high season the capacity is controlled and furthermore, it is forbidden to go there with chairs, coolers, etc.

You can also take the opportunity to undertake outdoor activities such as doing the Mijares viewpoints route, climbing, biking, rafting or kayaking on the river,..

Location. Longitude: W0°31’43”; Latitude: N40°4’13.44″
Tourist office contact number: 638 90 60 46

Culla is a small medieval town located in the Alto Maestrazgo region. A place that really transports you to the Middle Ages thanks to its architecture and landscapes.

What to visit in Culla?

• Old town
• Castle
• Church of San Salvador and the hermitage of San Roc
• Orador del Singlet
• Tourist astronomy observatory
• Guided visit to Parc Miner del Maestrat

Location. Longitude: W0°8’5.6″; Latitude: N40°18’22”
Tourist office contact number:678 13 51 60

Villahermosa del Río borders the province of Teruel. A picturesque town of white houses located on the slopes of a hill where the Carbo and Mayor rivers converge, makes this a perfect destination for nature lovers and mountain routes.

One of the best known routes is the "Cascada del Río Carbo Route", which starts at the Plaza de la Iglesia.

Location. Longitude: 40°12′11″ Latitude: N 0°25′06″W
Town Hall contact number: 964 38 25 41.

Its beautiful narrow, winding cobbled streets with a noticeable Arab air make Vilafamés one of the most beautiful towns in the province of Castellón.

Located in the Plana Alta region, you can visit its castle crowning the top of the Sierra de Les Conteses.

What to visit in Vilafamés?

• Old town along with the Roca Grossa
• Castle
• Church of the Assumption
• Hermitages of San Miguel and San Ramón
• Rock Paintings

Location. Longitude: Longitude: -0.0529991. Latitude: 40° 6′ 51’’
Tourist office contact number:964 32 99 70.

From the inland area we head to the coasts of Castellón where towns and cities await us with their beautiful Mediterranean beaches (many of which are awarded with a "Blue Flag" recognition).

Peñiscola is part of the association of the Most Beautiful Towns in Spain, so, yes, it is certainly one of the must-see destinations in the province of Castellón.

This unique medieval fortress rises up on a rock bathed by the Mediterranean Sea.

You can walk through its winding cobblestone streets of white houses until you reach the castle, found at its highest point. Not forgetting to stop at the Casa de las Conchas, the Bufador or the lighthouse viewpoint.

In addition, Peñíscola is located next to one of the most beautiful natural parks in the area: the Sierra de Irta, a Mediterranean paradise that connects beautiful coves with mountain routes.

Location. Longitude: E0°24’24.91″; Latitude: N40°21’26.64″
Central tourist office contact number: 964 48 02 08.

Another of the towns that guard the Sierra de Irta is Alcocebre, an essential destination for your motorhome routes along the coasts of Castellón, which have more than 10 km of beaches awarded a blue flag recognition.

You will be able to carry out many aquatic activities as well as routes through the natural park.

What to visit in Alcocebre?

• Romana and Cargador beaches. If you have a doggy companion, you can go to the canine beach of l'Estany in Punta Capicorb
• Playa de las Fuentes beach with natural fresh water springs
• Irta lighthouse and Mundina cove
• Hermitage of Santa Lucia and San Benito
• Xivert Castle
• Marina

Location. Longitude: E0°17’3.59″; Latitude: N40°15’5.11″
Central tourist office contact number: 964 41 22 05.

Benicàssim is a city for everyone thanks to its wide range of cultural, gastronomic and leisure activities. City of festivals, culture and activities.

A destination that surprises us due to how close it is to the beaches and natural mountain landscape of the Desierto de las Palmas, where the hiking trails are full of beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and emblematic places such as the Carmelite Monastery.

What to visit in Benicàssim?

• Its beaches have been awarded Blue Flag recognition
• Desierto de las Palmas
• San Vicente Tower
• Its old town
• Route of Las Villas
• Greenway along the seashore that connects Benicàssim with Oropesa del Mar

Location. Longitude: E 0° 3′ 48.02”” Latitude: N 40° 3′ 10.08″;
Central tourist office contact number: 964 30 01 02

These are some of the beautiful towns in the province of Castellón, but if travelling by motorhome has many advantages, undoubtedly one of the best is that you can fully customise your trip adapting it to your time, needs and preferences.

Include the locations you want in this list and create a perfect itinerary for your motorhome adventure. The most important thing: Enjoy every moment!