Benicàssim

Mindre stad · Provinsen Castellón, 🇪🇸 Spanien

Benicàssim is a seaside town in the province of Castellón, on the Costa del Azahar, about 15 km north of Castellón de la Plana. It has long sandy beaches along a promenade lined with 19th-century summer villas, and a green backdrop of hills, the Desert de les Palmes natural park.

It is a family-friendly resort, and also known for a large music festival, the FIB, held in July. The hills behind have a Carmelite monastery and hiking trails.

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När du ska besöka

The beach season runs from June to September, and July and August are the busiest. Spring and autumn are mild and good for hiking. Winters are mild. The FIB music festival takes place in July.

Bästa tiden att besöka: april, maj, juni, juli, augusti, september, oktober, november

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Typiskt väder i januari

Bra

14° (känns som 11°) · extremvärden 2°–19°
6° på natten
5 regndagar
14 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
14 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Bra

15° (känns som 12°) · extremvärden 2°–19°
6° på natten
4 regndagar
14 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
14 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Bra

17° (känns som 14°) · extremvärden 4°–22°
8° på natten
7 regndagar
15 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
14 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Utmärkt

19° (känns som 17°) · extremvärden 7°–23°
11° på natten
7 regndagar
16 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
16 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Utmärkt

22° (känns som 21°) · extremvärden 10°–26°
14° på natten
6 regndagar
17 soldagar
10 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
19 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 7 · högt

Typiskt väder i juni

Utmärkt

26° (känns som 27°) · extremvärden 15°–31°
19° på natten
4 regndagar
20 soldagar
11 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
23 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Utmärkt

29° (känns som 31°) · extremvärden 18°–32°
22° på natten
3 regndagar
23 soldagar
11 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
26 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Utmärkt

29° (känns som 31°) · extremvärden 19°–33°
22° på natten
4 regndagar
20 soldagar
10 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
27 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 7 · högt

Typiskt väder i september

Utmärkt

26° (känns som 27°) · extremvärden 15°–29°
19° på natten
8 regndagar
15 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
25 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Utmärkt

23° (känns som 22°) · extremvärden 11°–27°
15° på natten
7 regndagar
15 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
22 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i november

Utmärkt

18° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 6°–23°
10° på natten
6 regndagar
12 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
19 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Bra

15° (känns som 12°) · extremvärden 3°–19°
7° på natten
5 regndagar
11 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
16 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 1 · lågt

Klimatdata: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Främsta sevärdheter

The Villas (Ruta de las Villas) are the Belle Époque villas of the late 19th century, built by wealthy families from Valencia and Madrid along the seafront.
The Platja Heliópolis and Platja Torre de Sant Vicent are long sandy beaches, and the promenade runs between them.
The Convento Carmelita del Desierto de las Palmas is a 17th-century monastery in the hills with a Carmelite community, in the nature park.
The Monasterio Viejo and the nearby hermitages are in the hills.
The Castell de Benicàssim and the Torre del Baró are old fortifications in the town.
The Creu del Bartolo is a cross on a hill with views of the coast.
Aquarama is a water park, and the Trenet is a tourist train.

Utvalda listor

Juan Emilio Prades Bel / CC BY-SA 4.0

Benicasim/Benicàssim Essentials

Benicasim combines coastal heritage with rugged mountain landscapes in the Desierto de las Palmas Natural Park. The town's history is visible through its 16th-century defensive towers and the ruins of medieval fortifications like Castillo de Montornés. Along the shoreline, sandy beaches such as Voramar are lined with elegant late 19th-century villas. Inland, the Carmelite Monastery and the Bartolo peak offer panoramic views of the Mediterranean, while Aquarama provides modern recreational facilities.

10 platser

Upplevelser att prova

Walk or cycle the seafront past the villas.
Spend a beach day and eat rice by the sea.
Hike in the Desert de les Palmes to the viewpoints.
Visit the monastery in the hills.

Turer och aktiviteter

Benicàssim – Karta

Dagsutflykter

Castellón de la Plana (about 15 km): the provincial capital.
Peñíscola (about 60 km): a castle town on a peninsula.
Desert de les Palmes Natural Park: hills with trails above the town.
Valencia (about 80 km): a large city with the City of Arts and Sciences.

Områden att utforska

Other places nearby:

Valencian coast: Castellón de la Plana, Peñíscola and Valencia.

Resa dit

By air: Castellón airport is about 25 km away, and Valencia about 100 km.
By train: Benicàssim station is on the Valencia-Barcelona line, with regional trains and some long-distance ones. Book on Renfe.
By bus: Buses run from Castellón.
By car: The AP-7 and N-340.

Ta sig runt

On foot: The villas and beaches along the promenade are walkable and flat.
Cycling: A bike path follows the coast, and the town is flat.
Bus and taxi: For the hills and the monastery.

Bilkörning

Is a car worth it?: Useful for the hills, though the coast is easy without one.
Parking: Paid parking near the beaches in summer.
Roads: The AP-7 is a toll road, the N-340 is free.

Mat och dryck

The local food is Valencian: paella, arroz a banda, fideuà and local seafood. Look for the tombet and the sweet mistela wine of the area. The nearby orange groves give the Costa del Azahar (Orange Blossom Coast) its name.

Frukost

Churros Churros con ChocolateFried dough sticks served with a thick, dark hot chocolate for dipping — a classic Spanish breakfast or late-night snack.

Lunch

Paella ValencianaA saffron-scented rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan. The traditional Valencian version uses chicken, rabbit, and green beans — best eaten at midday.

GazpachoA cold, blended soup of raw tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, originally from Andalusia. Served as a drink or a starter, especially in summer.

Middag

Pulpo a la GallegaBoiled octopus sliced onto a wooden board and dressed with olive oil, coarse salt, and smoked paprika — a signature dish of Galicia.

Mellanmål och gatumat

Jamón IbéricoDry-cured ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, sliced paper-thin and eaten on its own or with bread. The finest grade, jamón ibérico de bellota, is one of Spain's most prized products.

Tortilla EspañolaA thick potato and egg omelette, served warm or at room temperature, found in virtually every bar in Spain. Often eaten as a tapa or a quick meal.

Patatas BravasFried potato chunks served with a spicy tomato sauce or aioli — one of the most common tapas across the country.

PintxosSmall snacks anchored to slices of bread with a toothpick, the Basque Country's answer to tapas. Found in bar counters across San Sebastián and Bilbao, often with elaborate toppings.

CroquetasCrispy breaded cylinders with a creamy béchamel filling, typically made with jamón, bacalà (salt cod), or mushrooms.

Drycker

Rioja Wine Vino de RiojaSpain's best-known wine region produces full-bodied reds from Tempranillo grapes, aged in oak. The crianza, reserva, and gran reserva labels indicate increasing age and complexity.

Säkerhet och hälsa

Benicàssim is a safe resort. Use sun protection in summer. During the FIB festival, the town is crowded.

Historia

In the 19th century, wealthy families from Valencia and Madrid built summer villas on the coast, as the area was thought healthy. Carmelite monks founded the monastery in the hills in 1694.

In the 20th century, the town developed as a family beach resort, and the FIB festival began in 1995.