Costa del Azahar - in depth - Attractions


Costa del Azahar

Major cities: Valencia, Vinaros, Peniscola, Alcossebre

located on the mid-eastern Mediterranean coastline
nicknamed "the bread basket of Spain" due to the fertile soil of the region
orange groves, mountain ranges
unspoilt historic towns and villages
white sandy beaches

Costa del Azahar, the orange blossom coast, with Valencia, the capital of the region. It is Spain's third largest city, with one of the biggest harbours in the Mediterranean.

Places of interest
Valencia founded by the Romans, Moorish buildings, gothic temples, (the Silk Exchange is on the UNESCO World Heritage List); Science and Arts complex; stunning beach
Vinaros popular holiday resort; working fishing port; 12 km of attractive seafront; Renaissance Gothic and Baroque architecture
Peniscola 13th century Papa Luna Castle built by the Knights Templar, used on the 1961 Hollywood epic El Cid; 5 km of sandy beaches
Alcossebre "The Garden of Spain" perfumed by the orange blossom dominating this region; 1.5 km beaches; marina
Albufera Nature Park
Locality Attractions Lifestyle Properties
How to get here, temperature chart and location map An area profile - the main attractions and special features The Region's specialities including food and culture All this area's properties currently held in the exhibition centre