Costa del Azahar 
The southern continuation of the Costa Dorada is the Costa del Azahar ("Orange- Blossom Coast"), the beautiful stretch of coast which extends in a wide arc along the shores of the provinces of Castellón and Valencia. The longest and flattest stretch of coast in Spain, it gets its name from the countless lemon and orange-trees which grow all along the coast. The orange-blossom pervades the whole region with its delicate fragrance, and the mild climate makes this stretch of coast ideal for both summer and winter holidays.
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Alcala de Chivert, Spain
(Near Castellon de la Plana)
N 340 from Oropesa del Mar runs through arable country to Torreblanca, with the seaside resort of Torrenostra, crosses a (usually dry) river-bed, the Rambla de las Cuevas, and comes to Alcalá de Chivert. Just outside the town the ruins of the Castillo de Chivert can be seen on the right in the Sierra de Irta. The town's Baroque parish church has a striking tower which tapers towards the top.
Benicarlo, Spain
(Near Castellon de la Plana)
A few kilometers beyond Peñíscola is Benicarló (alt. 11m/36ft), situated amid orange-groves. The parish church (1743) has an octagonal tower with an azulejo-clad dome and a magnificent doorway. The 18th century Casa del Marqués de Benicarló now houses a small "kitchen museum" with a variety of old domestic equipment.
Benicasim, Spain
(Near Castellon de la Plana)
N 340 leads through orange groves and plantations of olives, passing the rugged limestone crags of the Peña Golosa (1,831m/6,009ft), and comes, 21km/13mi from Castellón, to Benicasim (alt. 15m/50ft), a tourist resort set amid plantations of palms, with a very clean beach. From the Desierto de las Palmas above the town there are extensive views of the coast.
El Grao (El Grau)
El Grao was once a busy port which had an active fishing fleet and exported the citrus fruits grown in the huerta, but those days are gone. The town's economy now depends on its long white beaches, lined with hotels, apartment blocks, restaurants and bars.
Vinaroz, Spain
(Near Castellon de la Plana)
From Benicarló the road runs through vine-growing country and comes, 75km/47mi from Castellón, to the fishing port of Vinaroz (alt. 6m/20ft), the last place on the Costa del Azahar, which is famed for its king prawns, freshly caught here and appetizingly served.
