Holiday rentals and lettings in Costa del Azahar

Costa del Azahar has 16 coastal towns of impressive beauty and great historical wealth. All of them are ideal for renting a fantastic holiday rental close to the beach and with great amenities nearby. For families, Marina d’Or is a perfect stay. If you are traveling as a couple, you may want some more lively urban life like the one Castellón can offer you. And if you travel with a group of friends, you will love the nightlife of Benicásim and Peñíscola. Find the ideal place in Castellón de la Plana or Vinaroz and choose your preferences to make your stay a great one to remember.

Costa del Azahar can offer you several modern facilities and holiday rentals to choose from. Are you looking for sea views? A terrace maybe? Well, select the options available including swimming pool, garden, jacuzzi or patio. Have the amenities you need as if you were at home. The holiday rentals are ideal for families, groups of up to 8 people and couples on a romantic weekend.

Costa del Azahar is the tourist name of the Mediterranean Sea coastline located in the province of Castellón, stretching from the Ebro Delta to Cabo de la Nao for about 70 miles (120 km) and it is home to fabulous dreamy beaches and coves, and charming coastal cities such as Alcossebre, Vinaroz, Peñíscola, Burriana, Oropesa del Mar, Xilxes, Benicásim, Moncófar or Nules. The incredible natural landscapes of the Desierto de las Palmas, the Prat Cabanes-Torreblanca wetland or the Columbretes Islands Nature Reserve are some of the highlights you can visit during your stay in Costa del Azahar.

This area of eastern Spain is easily accessible by plane or car. It is quite an unspoilt region with beautiful beaches, music festivals, historic walled cities like Morella and a pleasant lifestyle by the sea all year round with a mild climate. To know the area is better to drive a car so you can visit neighbouring towns or beaches as day trips. Go a bit more inland and you can enjoy the views of the olive, almond and orange groves. The citrus fruit is highly appreciated and its part of the region’s economy and it gives name to the coast as well since Costa del Azahar translates as “The Orange Blossom Coast”. The fantastic outdoors are also a playground for hiking, cycling and golf.

Costa del Azahar is an excellent destination for families with children of any age. In addition to beautiful beaches, the area offers many other proposals for both adults and children to have a great time. For example, the Parrot Garden, a large reserve of exotic birds that is located between the towns of Benicarló and Peñíscola; or the Aquarama water park, located in Benicasim, which has a wide variety of water attractions. Enjoy at Marina d’Or, a “holiday city” where families can have a fantastic package holiday in an enclosed residential complex with pools, children areas and fantastic accommodation. But you will also find natural parks, cultural spaces, golf courses, spa centres and a myriad of activities for all tastes to choose from.

Golf lovers are in for a treat! Costa del Azahar offers different clubs along the coast and within natural parks. Most of them are close to the sea and they offer superb services with magnificent courses ranging from 9 to 18 holes and with different levels of difficulty. The demanding El Saler golf course is located in the Albufera Natural Park surrounded by dunes, some pine trees and it is quite similar to an English course. El Bosque golf is on undulating terrain with narrow fairways. Foressos Golf boasts Mediterranean vegetation and 14 lakes! Last but not least, the Costa de Azahar is the oldest golf club along this coast. Fancy to swing your clubs here?

The east coast of Spain is home to several music events and concerts throughout the year, being the most attractive activities for young people and not so young people. Check the panel for the Arenal Sound Festival in Burriana or buy some tickets for the renowned Benicassim International Festival (FIB) or the Electrosplash Musica Festival, on the beach of Fora-Forat de Vinaroz. Get the rhythm into your feet and dance!

One of the main attractions of Costa del Azahar is the magnificent beaches of fine golden sand. The best ones being that of Els Terrers in Benicásim, that of la Romana in Alcoceber, that of the North in Peñíscola, and that of La Concha in Oropesa del Mar. All of them are fully equipped and with a very familiar atmosphere, so they are perfect for going with children. Surrounded by all kinds of shops, beach bars and restaurants and with promenades ideal for night walks.

Mediterranean diet is renowned worldwide for its variety, local and fresh produce and the creativity of superb chefs that can transform simple foods into artistic creations on the plates. The local cuisine of the area though has one specialty: rice. You can try different variants of a recipe such as the popular paella. Have it with meat, with fish or shellfish, caldós, with locally caught prawns, anchovies and even delicious sardines. But above all, make sure you try the Paella and the Tombet del Maestrazgo.

Spaniards celebrate many festivals around certain times of the year. They are traditional festivals where locals immerse completely into the folklore and culture of the country. Plan your trip to enjoy any of these festivals and have the chance to mingle with the locals. Attend the celebration of St Antonio in Benicassim in January or the Vinarós carnivals around February. Enjoy St John’s night in June along the whole coast or celebrate the Peníscola fiestas in October. Feel the passion and join the events!

If you enjoy outdoor activities the countryside is going to be the best playground ever. Here you can go to protected parks, nature reserves such as the Alburea National park, orange groves and olive groves you can visit. Besides visiting, the area is ideal for taking long walks in the middle of nature, hiking, rambling, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, or rafting amongst others.