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Major city · Spain

Alcossebre

Go for 2–3 nights if you want a quiet Costa del Azahar beach base; skip if you want nightlife or a big-city sight list.

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Alcossebre is a small seaside village in Castellón province, part of the inland municipality of Alcalà de Xivert, south of Peñíscola. It is a beach and nature base rather than a sightseeing city: the Sierra de Irta natural park runs along the coast to the north, and the Columbretes Islands marine reserve lies offshore. Most visitors come for the beaches, the coastal walking and a slow pace; two or three nights covers it, and a car or the local bus makes the surrounding coves and villages reachable.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Nov–Mar (many places closed)
Airports
CDT · VLC · BCN
Nights
2–3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
  • Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
  • Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
  • Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
  • Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
  • Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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Emergency numbers for Alcossebre112 ▾
  • All emergency services112
  • National police091
  • Guardia Civil062

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Sit-down mealSet menu at a beachfront restaurant€27–35 (≈ US$35–45)
  • Beerbar or supermarket€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)€1–1.50 (≈ US$2)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
  • Budget bedCampsite pitch for a tent or van, a night, per room€25 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Costa del Azahar beachesSierra de Irta natural parkColumbretes Islands marine reserveQuiet family resort feel
Airports
CDT Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) north; limited scheduled service, so check what is flying in 2026) · VLC Valencia Airport (About 130 km (81 mi) south; the usual arrival for most visitors, then train or bus) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 230 km (143 mi) north; train down the coast to Alcalà de Xivert or Castellón)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    17°C (63°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    19°C (66°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best*

    24°C (75°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    19°C (66°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    17°C (63°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Apr (5 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Alcossebre: next 7 days

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Jan

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

4 rd

Feb

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

4 rd

Mar

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

4 rd

Apr

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

19°C (66°F)

4 rd

Oct

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Nov

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

4 rd

Dec

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is small enough to walk between the centre, the port and Platja del Carregador. Autos Mediterráneo runs a local bus linking Alcossebre with Alcalà de Xivert and the stops in between; on weekdays buses run roughly every 15 min from about 07:15 to 22:00, while weekends and holidays drop to every couple of hours — check the current timetable at the tourist office. Taxis are few and should be booked ahead. A car is the practical choice for the Sierra de Irta coves, Peñíscola and the inland towns.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Peñíscola

go

Door to door: About 30 min by car

Drive or bus north along the N-340, about 20 km (12 mi)

Castle on the rock and the old town; go early in summer to beat the crowds.

Sierra de Irta trails

go

Door to door: From 15 min to the trailheads

Walk or drive to the park boundary north of Les Fonts, then follow marked footpaths

Coastal paths and small coves; carry water, there is little shade.

Castell de Xivert

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Drive or taxi to Alcalà de Xivert, then walk or take the dirt track up

Hilltop Templar castle with wide views; free entry, no facilities.

Morella

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min by car

Drive inland via the CV-10, about 80 km (50 mi)

Walled hill town; a full day, and easier with your own car.

Valenciaovernight

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min by car

Train from Alcalà de Xivert, or drive down the AP-7

Too much for a comfortable return day; stay at least one night.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Village centre and port

Walkable to Platja del Carregador and the promenade restaurants; best for a first stay without a car.

Les Fonts (Las Fuentes)

Around Platja de les Fonts and the marina; hotels and holiday apartments, a short walk to the beach.

Platja Romana and Marcolina

Quieter residential streets behind the second-largest beach; good for families with a car.

El Pinar

Inland edge of the village on the road up to the Sierra de Irta; hillside views, need a car or taxi.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
€80–140 (≈ US$95–170) excl. bed
High
€140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 3 nights × €120€360
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €95€570
Local bus, Alcossebre to Alcalà de Xivert, one way2 × €2€4
Taxi, Alcalà de Xivert station to Alcossebre1 × €15€15
Sun lounger and umbrella on the beach, per day2 × €5€10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€98
Trip total≈ €180 per person per day, bed included€1,077≈ US$1,300

2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
Menu del día at lunch€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
Beer, bar or supermarket€2–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–1.50 (≈ US$2)
Set menu at a beachfront restaurant€27–35 (≈ US$35–45)
Sun lounger and umbrella, high seasonabout €5 (≈ US$6)/day
Paddleboat rentalabout €15 (≈ US$18)/hour
eSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Alcossebre is a low-crime resort and the main risks are practical: strong summer sun and currents on the beaches, and burglary targeting rental villas in Les Fonts and Marcolina. Lock up, use the safe, and do not leave anything on the terrace.
  • Burglary rings have targeted the upmarket rental neighbourhoods, especially Les Fonts and Marcolina: do not leave valuables on terraces or balconies, even briefly.
  • Many restaurants and shops close for the midday break, roughly 14:00/15:00 to 16:00/17:00.
  • Outside the summer season a lot of accommodation, beach bars and restaurants shut; check before booking a spring or autumn trip.
  • The nearest train station is at Alcalà de Xivert, about 6 km (3.7 mi) inland: you still need a bus or taxi to reach the village.
  • Beach parking fills early in high season; the free car park at Platja Romana is usually full by mid-morning.

Emergency numbers

All emergency services
112
National police
091
Guardia Civil
062

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Emergency

  • All emergency services112
  • National police091
  • Guardia Civil062

Embassy

There is no consulate in Alcossebre; the US has a consulate general in Valencia, the UK and most others have consulates in Valencia or Barcelona and an embassy in Madrid. Check the current address before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Alcalà de Xivert station → Alcossebre: about €15 (≈ US$18), 10–15 min
  • Local bus Alcossebre → Alcalà de Xivert: about €2 (≈ US$3), 15–20 min
  • Train Alcalà de Xivert → Castellón: about €4–6 (≈ US$5–7), 30–40 min

Say or show

  • Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
  • Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
  • La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
  • ¿Tienen una mesa? — Do you have a table? (TYEH-nen OO-nah MEH-sah)
  • ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH la PLAH-yah)
  • ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)

Tourist office: Passeig de Vista Alegre, Alcossebre — daily 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–19:00 (check seasonal hours).

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alcossebre. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Nov–Mar (many places closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for VLC and CDT: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: village centre and port, Les Fonts, Platja Romana, El Pinar.
  3. Place pages with verified access notes (Sierra de Irta trailheads, Castell de Xivert, Ermita de Sant Benet) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal-closure fixtures so the page can flag what is shut outside summer.

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