Pais Valencia is the region
hugging the Mediterranean along the eastern coast of Spain. It
is a lush and fertile area with orange, lemon and peach groves,
and even rice fields irrigated by systems devised by the Moors.
Here you will find deserted beaches, pretty hilltop villages
and the historic towns and cities of Valencia, Alicante and Cartagena.
The region is divided into 3 provinces - Alicante, Castellon
and Valencia. It is bounded to the north by Cataluna and Aragon,
to the west by Castilla-La Mancha, to the south by Murcia and
to the east by the Mediterranean Sea. Every year holiday-makers
are drawn to the beaches of the Costa Blanca, the Costa del Azahar
and the Costa Calida.
Castellon de la Plana is situated
40 miles north of Valencia on a fertile plain known as La Plana
near the Mediterranean coast. It is the capital of Castellon
province.
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Castellon de la Plana is capital of
one of the most mountainous provinces in Spain, yet bathed by
the Mediterranean along its 112 km of coastline. Castellon de
la Plana is a historical city. The orange-tree lined streets
of the old quarter are pleasant to walk around, especially the
Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Santa Clara and the Plaza de la Pescadería
where you can see many Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Historic
landmarks include the 14th-century Gothic-style Santa Maria Church,
with a detached belfry 150 feet high. This octagonal bell tower
was built during the end of the 16th century and the beginning
of the 17th century and is now the symbol of the city, standing
apart from the cathedral next to the noble Abbey house. The two
upper stories contain the bells which mark the hours and announce
events of importance in the city. In contrast to the abundance
of historic monuments, a walk along the 'Avenida Rey Don Jaime'
gives you another perspective of the city, full of modern buildings
and shops. |