spain: vinaros top sights & fiestas
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VINAROS-TOP SIGHTS & FIESTAS
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DESPERADOS VINAROSA WARM WELCOME
HOME OF GREAT SANDWICHESNAMED AFTER ROCK BANDS
Paella and other dishes also available Homemade food in relaxed surroundings
Go there to "chill" out in the sun, have a beer and listen to the sounds
Desperados Vinaros, Cala Puntal 8
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Vinaros is an authentic seaside town, that is the capital of the Baix Meastrat region, so it has life all year round. Discover the top sights and fiestas of Vinaros, to help plan your holiday.
Ryanair currently fly to Castellon, from Stansted & Bristol The airport is 54 km/33 miles from Vinaros.
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Capital of the Baix Maestrat Vinaros is the capital of the Bajo Maestrago region (Baix Maestrat in Valenciano). This means that it has a normal, working life happening all year round.
It's a popular seaside destination for many nationalities, with Spanish, French, Germans and Dutch being the predominant ones. It has a beauti-ful promenade, a working port, an old town and plenty of ongoing activities.
VINAROSHas An Excellent Carnival
Vinaros also has an excellent carnival. Check out one of the Carnival Queens, in the photo on the left.
A Lovely Promenade
Like many of the places here in the province of Castellón, it has not been overrun with the type of crowds that enjoy some of the tackier areas of the Costa del Sol, and hopefully this will never happen. Don’t expect to have many people speak English to you and don’t even think about an English or Irish breakfast!
Like most other towns it also has its rather plain parts, and some buildings here and there are a little run down.
The lovely promenade, the market square (which is really called Plaza San Agustin), Plaza San Antonio, the old town and lots of other streets more than make up for this. Although it gets very busy during the height of the season, it is not spoilt.
Vinaros Beaches
The main beach, Playa del Fortí, is in the town centre by the lovely promenade. However as you go either onto the north of south coast there are lots of little coves also.
Some of these on the south coast have inter-esting wooden structures (wooden solariums) that are perfect to relax on and watch the sea.
Vinaros Beaches
To discover the north and south coasts, if you like walking or cycling, these are good options.
The town is extremely cycling friendly, you’ll see people of all ages, types and nationalities cycling around Vinaros.
Do be aware, however, that the road set-up on the north coast is more challenging, as it doesn't have so much space and paths, as there are on the south coast.
Locals seem to have a good awareness of cyclists, but of course there are also tourists driving in the area.
There is one man in particular, who cycles around, who really makes me smile, as he looks so happy cycling around with his shirt off. It’s hard to put an age on him, but he could be close to 70, he’s quite tall and impressive look-ing on his bike. He was last spotted with a shirt on for the first time in early November!
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Getting To Vinaros
By Air:Ryanair to Castellon Airport - 54 km-33 miles
There's a bus service that goes from the airport to Vinaros, click for timetables and prices.
Reus Airport - 111 km-69 milesValencia Airport - 152 km-94 milesBarcelona Airport - 194 km-120 miles
TrainsFrom Barcelona Sants to Valencia there's a good train service, that stops at the train station in Vinaros. Check to ensure the train stops there - not all do.
DrivingWant to avoid tolls, then avoid the AP7. The A7 and N340 take the same route. There are more trucks on the N340.s
Vinaros Highlights
ArchitecturalThe Town HallLa Vila House (2nd Town Hall)Municipal MarketBullringGiner HouseSendra HouseMembrillera House
Castles & TowersTorre de los Moros – Tower of the Moors (by the Hermitage mentioned.
ChurchesArchpriest Church of the Assumption with a Baroque Portal, bell tower and chapel.
HermitagesErmita de Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia Vinaroz y San Sebastián – The Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy and Saint Sebastian - 6km from Vinaros on a hill called El Puig.. It's in a beautiful location with spectacular views back over the coast and area.
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Vinaros Fiestas
Festival of Saint Anthony Abott-Sant Antoni Abat - 17th JanuaryOn the eve bonfires are lit in various squares around town. Then the next day there are different events, and meals for the farmers and people, in the hermitage.
Vinaros Festival of Saint SebastianFestival Date: 20th JanuarySaint Sebastian is the patron Saint of Vinaros, and his feast is celebrated intensively
by the locals. There's a pilgrimage to the Hermitage, and mass, some folk perfor-mances and a paella for the people.
Vinaros CarnivalFestival Date: Before LentVinaros has a great carnival, that has enough of a reputation to bring people from other towns. It has been made a fiesta of Autonomic Tourist Interest.
Vinaros FiestasHoly WeekOf huge importance throughout Spain, Holy Week in Vinaros starts with the Encoun-ter of the Gongs and the Drums, with bands from various parts of Castellon taking part. Throughout the week there are a number of processions and events.
Fiestas of St. John & St. PeterFestival Date: 22nd to 29th JuneVinaros has a week of celebrations and events for the Fiestas of St. John (eve of 24th June) and St. Peter - patron saint of fisher-men. An idyllic time to come to Vinaros, with plenty of events, open air music, firework displays and more ....for all the family.
Festival of Our Lady of Carmen Festival Date: 16th JulyCarmen is also a patron saint of the sea and fishermen. She is celebrated widely through-out Spain.This is a beautiful fiesta normally from a visual perspective, as there is a sailors' procession. The fishing boats are decorated and go out to sea, bringing back in the Virgin Carmen.
Vinaros King Prawn FestivalFestival Date: AugustVinaros is famous for its prawns, and this festival has been running since 1963.There are tasting events on the promenade, and it is one of the important tasting events in the province of Castellon.
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