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Church of St. Thomas of Villanova

The parish church of St. Thomas of Villanova, located in the town of Benicassim is a religious building built in the eighteenth century in neoclassical style.This is a church that was built at the expense of Don Francisco Perez Bayer illustrated, prompting that were gathering around her home.The trace of this church was performed by Joaquin Garcia Ibanez, academic architect trained in Italy, so that its construction is one of the earliest examples of neoclassical architecture in Castellon. The master builder was Jose Bueno. It began in 1769 and was completed in late 1776. Was devoted to the worship of St. Thomas of Villanova in November 1781.

Carmelite Convent of Desert Palms

The Carmelite Convent or Monastery of the Carmelite Fathers of the Desert Palms is located in the town of Benicassim. The choice of this special place in the foothills of the massif of Mastery, a member of the Iberian, as a place of settlement of one of the "desert" of the Discalced Carmelite Order (OCD) or Teresian Caramel, has led to one of the most beautiful and interesting, as well as unique historical collection of religious character of Valencia.

Montornes Castle

Montornes Castle, located in the town of Benicassim in the province of Castellon is an Arab fortress built tenth century on the remains of Roman origin, which is situated on a steep peak in the Sierra del Desierto de las Palmas, 4 kilometers from the village at an altitude of 500 m in strategic position to defend the area, dominating a large area of sea between the mouths of Coves and Mijares.

Torre de San Vicente

The tower of San Vicente is located on Avenida Salvador Ferrandis Benicassim, built in the sixteenth century Renaissance style, was one of eighteen watchtowers that had along the coast which is today the province of Castellon, and had the mission of monitoring and defense of their coasts.

Las Villas

It is known as the Villas at the coastal zone in which the late nineteenth century, began to rise several vacation homes. The first one was Villa Pila. She followed almost immediately other family-owned summer homes in Valencia. Today, in this area, besides the ancient villas can enjoy a full and varied tourist facilities: hotels, restaurants, campgrounds, clubs, bars, cafes..

Torre de San Vicente beach

Artificial beach named after the magnificent watchtower that dominates. It is one of the busiest during the summer and throughout the year. Recipient of the distinctive Blue Flag for Clean Seas of Europe. Also known as Tower Beach.

Els Terrers beach

It taught courses for those who want to enjoy sailing. Many villas are located on this beach, nearly all built after the approval of the Coastal Act of 1988. Upon the death of the first owner of these lands, their descendants came to be sold for the construction of villas and apartments. The owner of the first village had direct access from the village and a small private harbor. The small port was called by the sailors who were fishing there as "Carpi Portet" course name of the owner of the large villa.

Voramar beach

A beautiful artificial beach that is characterized by the tranquility of the residential area is located. Thanks to its privileged position, from the promenade you can admire the beautiful villas of the early twentieth century who survived the building frenzy of the last decades of S. Benicasim XX which was once known as the "Biarritz of the Levant." Awarded the Blue Flag for Clean Seas of Europe.

Almadrava beach

This beach retains this name in reference to that formerly it was installed one of these gadgets in fishing. It is the southern extension of the beach so Voramar the features of this are similar. Awarded the Blue Flag for Clean Seas of Europe. It is also a result of the construction of jetties which took place from 1966.

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