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Benicasim/Benicàssim

Coastal town

Benicàssim, in Valencian (known in Spanish as Benicasim), is a municipality and beach resort located in the province of Castellón, on the Costa del Azahar in Spain. The Desert de les Palmes mountain range further inland shelters the town from the north wind.

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Benicàssim is located 13 km north of the town of Castellón de la Plana, at the north end of the Valencian Community. The town has a population of 18,991 (2021). Its economy is largely based on tourism; the town is well known for its beaches and its music festivals such as Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) and the Rototom Sunsplash.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Benicasim/Benicàssim
Province
Castellón
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
20,539
Altitude
17 m
Area (IGN)
36.2 km²
District
Plana Alta
Postcode
12560
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The essentials for getting around Benicasim/Benicàssim without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.0555° N, 0.0656° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
12560
Altitude
17 m
Population (INE 2025)
20,539 inhabitants
District
Plana Alta
Province / region
Castellón · Valencia
Official website
benicassim.org

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Benicasim/Benicàssim's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Benicasim/Benicàssim

23 registered places to stay

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