Vinaros can be called “the northern gates” of Costa Azahar. It is situated at the border between Valencia and Catalonia. Those who go on summer holidays to Vinaros regularly can appreciate its advantages. The beaches of Vinaros are not worse than the beaches of the famous resorts of Costa Blanca, but they are larger and not so crowded. In the historical part besides visiting the picturesque monuments and ancient churches you can do the best shopping in the province of Castellon. The cuisine of Vinaros is famous far away because of its main ingredients, they are shrimps. They are the best in Spain.
The population of Vinaros is 29 000 people. Most of the resorts of Costa Azahar have approximately the same population in size. The place is famous for its port because it has been of great significance for the economy of the district since the 14th century. The historical part of Vinaros is a nice place for tourists to go for a walk. The most interesting things are St. Augustus’s and St. Francisco’s monasteries and St. Maria’s Church. The central market is in St. Augustus’s Square. You can always find fresh vegetables, fruit and sea foodstuffs there.
There is a wonderful infrastructure in Vinaros for those who are fond of sports. Besides football and volleyball you can play tennis and golf and go sailing. The centre of sporting activities of the resort is Poliderportivo Municipal. There is a basketball ground, a field for mini-football and a health club there.
Most of the tourists stay in hotels in Vinaros. But small private lodgings have become popular recently. A lot of local people can offer dwellings to let in summer. The choice is great: it can be a small flat in a block of flats or a luxurious villa at the beach.
By the way the beaches are different, you can choose depending on your taste. Those who prefer staying in solitude will appreciate Deveses, Triador, Foradada. They are not far from the centre of Vinaros and consist of small cosy bays, which are not seen from the coast. The central beach of Vinaros is Al Forty. It is the most popular among tourists. There are a lot of cafes, restaurants and disco clubs in the open air along the beach.
