Castellon, located on the Costa Azahar or orange blossom coast, it is best known for its annual Magdalena Fiesta, honourring Mary Magdelane, including processions, live music and performances from locals, which occurs during Lent and lasts for nine days. In addition there are parades as well as other recreational, sporting and religious activities throughout the festival period. The city also boasts some of Europes most striking architecture, including the gothic and impossing Concatedral de Santa Maria, dating back to the 13th century. If you are interested in venturing out of the city and into the surrounding mountains, we suggest you look into car hire whilst in Castellon.
Castellon is proud of the variety of local produce that its prime location between the Iberian Peninsula and the Meditterranean sea provides. Make sure you try the world famous Iberian pork as well as some of the local fish dishes on offer, including the regional favourite of suquet de peix, which is a special fish soup. Hiring a car in Castellon is a fantastic way to travel along the stunning coast, for example if you want to head south towards the metropolis of Valencia. The option to rent a car in Castellon is also useful for music lovers planning on making the short drive up to the annual festival at Benicassim.
