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Village in Spain
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Alcossebre (Spanish: Alcocébre or Alcocéber) is a seaside village on the Costa del Azahar of Castellón province, south of Peñiscola. For visitors it is best known for its excellent beaches. It is surrounded by natural parks: Sierra de Irta on the north, Islas Columbretes on the east and Prat de Cabanes on the south. In Serra de Irta there are many small beaches.
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Ermita de San Antonio / Hermitage of Saint Anthony
The small, simple chapel was built in 1773 on the site where in 1690 an image of Saint of Padua was found on the beach.
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The garden centre has the unusual addition of a small petting zoo – go through the nursery and out the back. The animals are kept outside in enclosures, and include ornamental chickens, turtles, goats, a peacock and goose, and there is also a small aviary.
Playa de las Fuentes
The smaller, arc-shaped beach has clear, ice-cold water which is fed by groundwater from the nearby mountain nature reserve. Facilities include a lifeguard and first aid station, toilets, showers, volleyball nets, snack bars, and disabled access. Jetskis can be rented here. There are restaurants and snack bars next to the beach, and a nearby bus stop and paid carpark.
Playa del Cargador
At 720 m this is Alcossebre's largest beach. Has lifeguard and first aid stations, toilets, showers, volleyball nets, paddleboat rental, disabled access, and a playground. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to rent, and there are restaurants and snack bars next to the beach. There is a nearby bus stop and paid carpark.
Playa Romana
The second-largest beach is separated from Carregador by protected sand dunes. There are lifeguard and first aid stations, toilets, showers, disabled access, volleyball nets, and rental facilities for a variety of water sport. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to rent (in high season €5/day), as are paddleboats (€15/hr). There are plenty of restaurants and snack bars nearby, as well as a bus stop and free parking (usually full in high season).
Playa del Moro
The much smaller beach is separated from Platja Romana by a pebble beach and a quiet bay, and is surrounded by picturesque red sandstone cliffs. It has a lifeguard station and showers. There is a nearby small park with pine trees and lookout tower, as well as a bus stop and free parking.
Tres Playas
Has several nudist areas.
Playa Mañetes / Playa Tropicana
Parque natural de la Sierra de Irta / Natural Park of Serra d'Irta
The combined mountain park and marine reserve offers good opportunities for hiking and mountain biking, and has several sights of historic and architectural interest. The park can be also be accessed from Peñiscola; the Peñiscola tourist office has an online list of hiking trails with trail descriptions in English; an official trail map (in Spanish) can be downloaded here.
Castillo de Chivert / Chivert Castle
This Muslim fortress was built in the 10th and 11th centuries atop Bronze Age remains, and surrounded by a small fortified settlement. In 1264 the castle and settlement were conquered by the Knights Templar, who modified the castle, and allowed the Muslim residents to remain. In 1609 Felipe III ordered the expulsion of all Moriscos, and the town and castle were subsequently abandoned. The castle offers excellent views of the surrounding area.
Ermita de Santa Lucía y San Benito / Hermitage of Saint Lucia and Saint Benedict
Accessible via a serpentine road from the neighbourhood of El Pinar, or from a signed footpath beginning on the Les Fonts road, this small white-washed chapel dates from the 17th century and has been restored. Also in the complex are an old pilgrims' hostel, a stable, two wells, and the remains of a 16th-century watchtower. At an elevation of 315 m, the site offers excellent views of the Costa de Azahar as far south as Oropesa de Mar, and on clear days it is possible to see the volcanic Columbretes Islands without binoculars, some 50-60 km distant. It is especially lovely at sunset and twilight. A number of picturesque signposted hiking trails lead directly from the complex into the mountains.
Faro de Irta / Irta Lighthouse
The lighthouse was built in 1985, and can be accessed from Platja de les Fonts.
Ebrí Tower
The watchtower from the 16th century was built as part of a defensive network of coastal forts and towers against Barbary pirates.
Parque Natural de las Islas Columbretes / Columbretes Islands Natural Park
Carnival
Features parades for children and adults. Most noteworthy is the Saturday evening parade, in which all the town participates with floats and elaborate costumes.
Held annually in honour of San Juan Bautista (St John the Baptist), the fiesta features a musical and Spanish films shown for free outdoors in the main plazas. A schedule of events (in Spanish) can be picked up at the tourist information office, or downloaded from the Alcalà de Xivert website.
The village's annual fiesta features live music, parades, street markets, running of the bulls (with no bullfights!), etc. There is also a village chess competition for kids and adults, and other similar events.
Harley Davidson Biker Weekend
Hundreds of bikers converge with their Harleys in the village and park their bikes for display on the seaside promenade. During the weekend there is live music with local bands, and market stalls selling all sorts of leather biking gear.
In a country house near the beach, the restaurant serves modern Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on rice and seafood.
Serves classic Spanish seafood dishes.
The highly-regarded restaurant serves classic Spanish Mediterranean cuisine, in a mountainside setting with great views.
Has fresh fish, meat, and an on-site bakery.
Has a good assortment of food, along with a selection of newspapers and magazines in English, German, French, and Russian.
Has a fish, meat, and cheese counter.
Manel's Bakery
Has plots to accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, as well as apartments and bungalows. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant, supermarket, laundromat, beauty salon, and playground. There are refrigerators for rent, and Wi-Fi is available. Dogs permitted in the campground, but not in rental apartments or bungalows.
Has plots to accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, as well as bungalows. Facilities include two pools, a restaurant, shop, library, and playground. Pets are permitted in both the campground and in bungalows for an extra fee.
A large complex with full-service holiday apartments, some with disabled access. Has a pool and large cafeteria.
Open from Easter week until October. Has non-smoking rooms, an onsite restaurant, pool, and spa.
street market
A weekly street market for local produce and other goods, including clothing, street food (like churros), toys, and imported art.
By bus
Autos Mediterraneo runs a daily bus connecting Castellón directly with Alcossebre.
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