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| Castellón de la Plana is situated in the province’s southeast coastal region, 56 km north of Valencia, at the junction of the 40th parallel and the Greenwich Meridian. Its population numbers roughly 180,000 residents. |
The Township: Castelló de la Plana Costal township County: La Plana Alta 177,924 inhabitants Distance to Castellón: 0 Km. Distance to Valencia: 56 Km. Town Hall: Mayor: Sr. D. Alberto Fabra Part Plaza Mayor, 1 12000 Castelló de la Plana Tel.: +34 964 35 52 28 Fax: +34 964 22 84 07 Tourist office: Plaza Mª Augustina, 5 12000 Castelló de la Plana Tel.: +34 964 35 86 88 Fax: +34 964 35 86 89 Other offices: Grao Castellon: Pso. Buenavista, 28. Tel.: +34 902 203 130 Location: loading map... | The Arabic Fadrell castle in the foothills of the Sierra del Desert mountain range, along with the Alquerías de La Plana, were the first shelters built by the city’s founders. The city was conquered by James I in 1233. Medio Social Castellón was officially established on the 8th of September, 1251, in Lleida, where James I granted his royal permission to move the city from the mountain to the plain. This transition traditionally is believed to have occurred on the third Sunday of Lent in 1252. In the Middle Ages, the city was protected with moats, walls, and towers; these walls were demolished in the 19th century. In 1833, when the permanent boundaries of the province were established, Castellón de la Plana became the capital of the present-day region. Currently, Castellón is a city on the rise, with high-quality industry and handicrafts and a modern university campus. In addition to boasting a diversified economy, the city also features attractive geographical variety, and proudly celebrates its location on the Mediterranean Sea. It is also known for the oranges which grow in its fertile orchards. Recorrido urbano The city’s centre extends out from the Plaza Mayor (central square) and includes the Santa MarÍa cathedral, El Fadrí bell tower, Town Hall, and Central Market. Paisaje TOther points of interest are the San Agustín church (dating from the 17th and 18th centuries); several historic mansions including the Orfens’ House, the Miquels’ House, and the Town Baron’s House; and buildings including the Casino Antiguo (social club), Post Office, Francisco Ribalta Secondary School and the Diputación Provincial (county council). One must not leave without visiting the Ribalta Park, the Mare de Déu del Lledó Basilica nor the Capuchine Nuns convent. The region contains two types of scenery. The coast features warm beaches with fine sand and numerous hotel accommodations. Noteworthy beaches include El Pinar beach to the north along with the nearby El Pinar National Park and Serrallo beach to the south. Also worth visiting are the Columbretes Islands, 14 small islets of volcanic origin, which have been declared a Protected National Park and are located 30 miles from El Grau. A different type of scenery can be found in the northern part of the region, where foothills extend from the Serralada de les Palmes mountain range. Notable peaks include Roca Blanca, Magdalena, Jonquera, and especially the 1,813-meter-high Pico de Penyagolosa. |
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