Only 7.5km from Benicassim (Marina D´or Resort 12km) and regarded as having the most varied coastline in the Costa Azahar theres a reason many festival goers choose to stay here.  Infact Oropesa Del Mar is the second highest visited tourst hotspot on the Costa Azahar behind Peniscola, over 150 000 people each year can´t be wrong.  Still not convinced?  Check this section to read why to stay in Oropesa Del Mar this FiB.

The varied coastline and the simplicity of its old quarter are the two aspects that most stand out from first impressions of Oropesa. When you look a little deeper into the customs and traditions of the locality, its historic patrimony manifests its importance, it contrasts with the typically Mediterranean landscape, with coves surrounded with pines and cliffs and an extensive beach, ideally suited for nautical sports. Lately, the old quarter has seen the opening of shops selling antiquities, trying to make this pretty little town on the Costa Azahar the town of the antiquarians.  And all this without dwelving into the pick of the bars, restaurants, beaches and sights which we bring to you below.

Oropesa Old Town

A walk through the old town allows visitors to discover corners that reminisce of the medieval era alternated with modern ornamental elements such as the sculptures that have been prized in municipal contests. This is the way to visit the castle, of medieval origin, raised on the hill, the highest point of the villa, from where a privileged sight of a great part of La Plana is offered.

The Old town has many musuems such as the museum of cards, iron and watchtowers for small entrance fees.  The towns Placeta has coffee bars to relax under the summer sun in and the La Roda restaurant next to the towns church offers great food.

 The old town is just 10 minutes walk from La Concha beach and 3km from the Marina Dor complex.

Beaches

Variety is the characteristic trait of the Oropesa coast, divided into two by the cape of the same name. To the north lie more than 2 km of unspoilt sand and gravel beaches with a perfect rocky seabed for underwater fishing and diving, followed by a bustling town beach of fine sand with full facilities. The cape shelters the extensive Concha beach, making it the perfect spot for learning to windsurf. Then, between the point of the Iberian town and the marina lies a tiny inlet: the perfect, natural solarium. The modern port boasts a sailing school and there is also a diving club which organises dives in the area and around the Columbretes Islands. The shore becomes more rugged to the south, with cliffs all along the foot of the sierra de Oropesa. The landscape becomes less abrupt and ends at the boundary of Benicàssim with a string of secluded playas: Les Playetes de Bellver and La Renegá being particularly noteworthy.

Along the beaches are many restaurants with the majority being mediterranean and fish, Paella (the dish of the region).  Bars and shops also filter up pitstops on your walks.  On non-festival nights be sure to go to El Cesar bar and restaurant left of La Concha beach and when that closes, chill-out at the beach bars on the passage to Marina D´or from Oropesa (Morro De Gos Beach) which stays open until 5 in the morning.