Question 1

Where is the Costa del Azahar?

Accepted Answer

In the Valencian Region of eastern Spain: it is the coastline of Castellón province, between the Costa Dorada of Catalonia to the north and the Costa de Valencia to the south.

Question 2

Is there a map of the Costa del Azahar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The map above shows every place on this coast with a CostaMap page, and the full-screen version is the Costa del Azahar map.

Question 3

Are there campsites on the Costa del Azahar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CostaMap covers six: Camping Peñíscola, Los Olivos de Xivert and Ciudad del Ciclismo in the north, HolaCamp Chilches and Camping Monmar in the south, and Camping Altomira inland at Navajas. Campcation lists all six as open all year; the camping list shows them on a map.

Question 4

Costa del Azahar or Costa Azahar?

Accepted Answer

Both are in use for the same coast. The regional tourist board calls its route the Costa Azahar.

Question 5

What is the nearest airport?

Accepted Answer

Castellón Airport, in the middle of the province, with flight-timed buses to Castellón and Valencia and a shuttle to Torreblanca station. Valencia Airport is 80 km from Benicàssim.

Question 6

Can you visit the Columbretes Islands?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only L'Illa Grossa, after a crossing of two to three hours by motorboat, with a free guided landing. Visits have quotas and stop from December to February.

Question 7

Was Game of Thrones filmed in Peñíscola?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Peñíscola's tourist office says the town features in the sixth season, and that more than 22 films have been shot there, including El Cid.

Costa del Azahar

Other coasts

Vía Verde del Mar (Benicàssim – Oropesa del Mar)