Nature and Landscape Cycle Tourism Route

A route along the bike path that will allow you to appreciate in a quiet and healthy way some of the natural charms that Benicàssim has to offer. The route is circular, has 13,550 m. and a minimum gradient adapted to adults and children. There are several rest areas with bike racks.

Green Way, Benicàssim - Oropesa del Mar

A wonderful tour by bike* or on foot along the sea and through trenches, along the old section of the railway that connects the towns of Benicàssim and Oropesa de Mar. During the route you will be able to see two of the watchtowers of our coastline, built at strategic points to defend against pirate attacks. It is a 5.8 km route (one way) on flat ground, of low difficulty.

Bikes: At the municipal sports centre you can borrow a bike free of charge, leaving a deposit of 50 euros which will be refunded when you return the bike.

DESIERTO DE LAS PALMAS Natural Park

• Visitors' Centre "La Bartola": 964 33 36 87
• E-mail: paratge_desert@gva.es
• The Benicàssim Hiking Centre: 628 11 70 60

6 km from the centre of Benicàssim.

Hiking trails

It also offers a variety of hiking routes, including the short, low-difficulty Montornés castle. On the other hand, there is also the possibility of cycling and horse riding.

Leaflet Hiking Routes in the DESIERTO DE LAS PALMAS

Old Town

Visits to the Church of Santo Tomás de Villanueva, the Casa de la Cultura, the Municipal Library and the Municipal Cinema-Theatre, which offers a varied programme of cinema, theatre, music, workshops and exhibitions throughout the year... The Iron Bridge, which preserves the uniqueness of its construction on the old railway line. Here you will find the largest shopping area in the municipality, where you can make all kinds of purchases, as well as typical products, gifts and souvenirs of Benicàssim.

Route of the Villas, Landscape and Tradition by the Sea

On the northern promenade, from the Hotel Voramar to the Torre de San Vicente. This is a pedestrian route by the sea where you can appreciate the beauty of the stately summer residences of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where you will learn about the origins of Benicàssim as a tourist town. You can download the official audioguide of Benicàssim: Audioguías online

Or ask for your audioguide at the Tourist Office: C/ Santo Tomás, 74.

Phone: 964 30 01 02

Benicàssim Beaches

Bathing on the Benicàssim coastline: five beaches along six kilometres of coastline: Voramar, Almadraba, Torre San Vicente, Els Terrers and Heliópolis. All of Benicàssim's beaches have been awarded the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Quality label as well as the Blue Flag award. The Voramar, Almadraba and Torre San Vicente beaches have the "Q" for Spanish Tourist Quality, for the excellence of their services and facilities. In all of them you can practice a wide variety of activities and sports such as volleyball, sport fishing, sailing, gymnastics, yoga, sailing, windsurfing, as well as several play areas for children and the Libraries of the Sea, which have children's reading facilities and are located between oasis of palm trees.

You can find more information on beaches.

Popular festivities

During the patron saint fiestas of San Antonio Abad and Santa Águeda, in January, events are held throughout the week, including: the procession and blessing of the animals and decorated floats for the distribution of the "coqueta" (small blessed cake), the pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Águeda and the bonfires on the eve of the feast of San Antonio Abad.

The festivities in honour of Santo Tomás de Villanueva are held during the week including the 22nd of September with numerous children's activities as well as the typical and popular events: open-air dances, bullfights, bulls with bulls and fireworks and the presentation and official proclamation of the Queen of the main and children's festivities.

Finally, during the night of San Juan (23rd June), the prelude to another warm summer is celebrated. Tradition fills Benicàssim with magic for one night and brings together residents and visitors alike at midnight on the beach to get their feet wet, light bonfires and make wishes. Several local associations take part in this event, organising various programmes with typical dances, and the distribution of cakes and muscatel among the attendees.

If you want more information or other local festivals go to Local Festivities

Aquarama Aquatic Park

It has all kinds of water attractions for people of all ages, ideal for an unforgettable day out with the whole family. It has a large number of attractions that make for an unforgettable day out for both children and adults: a hilarious Tropical Wave Pool, exciting and varied slides (such as the impressive "El Salto del Diablo" or the "Kamikazes"), the space shuttle of more than 50 metres "Space Shot", "La Cala del Pirata" (for the little ones) or the relaxation area with "Los Lagos", with waterfalls, goose necks, hydrotherapy... And, of course, with the maximum safety guaranteed by the whole team of lifeguards and auxiliary staff.

Address: Ctra. n-340 km 986.87 - Salida 46 - 12560 Benicàssim.

Phone: 964 30 33 21

Opening period: from June to September.

https://www.aquarama.net/

Kristal Bowling

Another leisure area for everyone, with numerous bowling alleys to have fun playing bowling.

Address: Carrerasa dels Fradels s/n, 12560  Benicàssim

Phone: 964 30 51 50

E-mail: info@kristalbolera.com

web: http://kristalbolera.com/

WINTER OPENING HOURS: (From 1st October to Easter).

Fridays and holiday eves open from 16:00 to 01:30 hours.

Saturdays, open from 13:00 to 01:30 hours.

Sundays and holidays, open from 13:00 to 24:00.

Family horse riding with an instructor

You also have the possibility of horse riding routes and excursions and riding lessons all year round and for all levels at the Hípica Castellón.

Camino La Ralla, s/n. Ana Belén 650406117

Minigolf

Children's Entertainment

Drawing workshops, handicrafts, traditional games and environmental education activities are some of the proposals that are carried out to enjoy the outdoors.

The town of Benicàssim also has the "Disfruta el sábado" programme. This is a programme of fun activities for children aged between 5 and 12 which takes place every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the municipal sports centre. These activities are free of charge and no pre-registration is required. Number of places: up to 50 children.

Some of the activities carried out are: massage workshop, bricks recycling workshop, puppets, bracelet making, traditional games, juggling, board games, cooperative games, basketball, baseball, circuits with hoops and balls, etc.

Children's cinema and theatre all year round

In the municipal theatre there is cinema and theatre for children throughout the year. You can consult our calendar of events to find out the dates of upcoming plays and films.

Benicàssim Trenet Park

It is a tribute to the world of trains. On Sunday mornings you can enjoy its 5 and 7 ¼ inch trains and locomotives, faithfully reproduced to scale, and climb into its small carriages for a ride around the park. Ideal for children.

Train running times

- Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year round, except July and August.

- In July and August the timetable is extended to three days a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 6.30pm to 9pm.

- Last circulation 15 minutes before closing time

- More information: www.aafcas.es