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Things to see in Castellón de la Plana (Spain): 61 places and when to go

Castellón de la Plana is a city in Spain with around 181,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 61 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Hiking (16), Nature (12). The best known are Castelló Co-Cathedral, El Fadrí and Basílica de la Mare de Déu del Lledó. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Spain · 39.9704, -0.05
Population
About 181,000
Places
61 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (16) · Hiking (16) · Nature (12) · Wildlife (8) · Temples (7) · Beaches (7)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
VLC Valencia, 65 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Penya Saganta, at 726 m.

What to see in Castellón de la Plana

The places in and around Castellón de la Plana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 37, by what you come to do:

When to go to Castellón de la Plana

The best time to visit Castellón de la Plana is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:28
  2. FebPossible10:29
  3. MarPossible11:41
  4. AprBest time13:04
  5. MayBest time14:13
  6. JunBest time14:49
  7. JulPossible14:34
  8. AugPossible13:35
  9. SepBest time12:15
  10. OctBest time10:55
  11. NovPossible9:45
  12. DecPossible9:10

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. In June, 61 of the 61 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Castellón de la Plana

The nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC, Valencia), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Spain, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Castellón de la Plana?

The best known: Castelló Co-Cathedral, El Fadrí, Basílica de la Mare de Déu del Lledó, Sanctuary of St. Paschal Baylon, Desert de les Palmes Natural Park. In all, 61 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Castellón de la Plana?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.

How do you get to Castellón de la Plana?

The nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC), 65 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Castellón de la Plana as the destination and these 61 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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