Such a cool trail, first by a little narrow road, then a short hike through the woods. Truly a fantastic story behind this Templar bastion. Make sure you know its history to understand the true pathos of the Moorish village below. Highly recommend!

The Templar Castle ruin of Xivert delivered above our expectations. Although it is a ruin, much has been preserved and the history behind it is intriguing. The views are fantastic and there are pleasant and easily walkable trails in the surrounding hills. A note of caution, however. The castle is accessible by car on a rickety and narrow road with large pot holes in some places. We visited on a beautiful November day when only one other visitor could be seen. The place was quite deserted, though not closed to visitors. We thus had the access road to ourselves. I found the road far too narrow had we met any cars. This might pose a problem during peak season. It is possible to hike up the mountain trails to the castle, however.

A beautiful Templar castle located on a hill with breathtaking panoramic views of both the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The walk up to the castle takes around 30–40 minutes and is a bit of a workout, but totally worth it. The trail is well-marked, and along the way you’ll pass through natural landscapes with aromatic herbs and scenic vistas. The ruins are well-preserved, especially the outer walls and some interior sections. Informational signs in both Spanish and English help visitors understand the historical context and the daily life that once existed within the fortress. It’s a peaceful and non-commercialized site, perfect for a quiet trip away from the crowds. Make sure to bring water, sturdy shoes, and a camera – the views are truly stunning. Highly recommended for history lovers, families with adventurous kids, and anyone looking to explore a hidden gem in the Castellón region.

Really nice place with a great hike and a cool castle view, but there were 2 main disadvantages: Lack of shade (at the castle and if you hike up the road) and an abundance of ticks. During the hike my family and I found numerous ticks on our clothes (for me, 2 on my socks, and various scattered on my family's clothes. Even multiple hours afterward there were ticks, and it was pretty scary. So all in all, nice castle and hike but lots of bugs and little shade. Bug spray + lots of water recommended.

Historically important and worth visiting. Unfortunately, cultural heritage isn't kept well, therefore, it is important to appreciate these places. Hopefully, something will change and efforts will be put into preservation of medieval and even much older times as a reminder of where it all came from.

Steep off road ride up to the castle ruins. Well signed and displays detailing history of castle. Great views. Worth the detour

Very nice Beautiful refreshing breeze

We didn't find opening hours and this beautiful very old church was closed when we were there. It would be nice to go back and see it inside.

Closed at time of visit, midweek, tsk already! 😦 ...impressive place all the same.

Amazing

(Translated by Google) Pretty church from the outside, we were not able to visit the inside as it was closed. We were able to climb the tower next to it which gives us a very nice view of the surrounding area. The climb is free 213 steps to go up. If you're careful there are stairs that take you all the way to the top of the bell towers. (Original) Jolie église de l'extérieur nous n'avons pas pu visiter l'intérieur elle était fermée. Nous avons pu gravir la tour à côté qui nous donne un très joli point de vue sur les alentours. La montée est gratuite 213 marches à Monter. Si vous faites attention il y a des escaliers qui vont emmène complètement en haut des clochers.

(Translated by Google) Mixed opinion because on the way back from the castle we wanted to visit this church that we saw from afar but when we arrived at 1:30 p.m. everything was closed....so YES I know that in Spain the shops closed from 1:30 p.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. but frankly the church could remained open even the tourist office was closed....the village did not please us..... (Original) Avis mitigé car en revenant du château nous voulions visité cette église que nous voyons de loin mais en arrivant 13h30 tout était fermé....alors OUI je sais qu'en Espagne les magasins fermé de 13h30 à 16voir 17h mais franchement l'église pourrait resté ouverte même l'office du tourisme était fermé....le village ne nous a pas plu .....

(Translated by Google) beautiful church with a tower. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to go inside (Original) piękny kościół wraz z wieżą. niestety do środka wejść nam się nie udało

(Translated by Google) Impressive church in the middle of the town. Easily accessible on foot or by bike. Car is also possible, you just have to see where you can find a parking space. We were lucky and the church was open. Nicely restored and clean, not too cluttered. (Original) Beeindruckende Kirche mitten in dem Ort. Zu Fuss oder mit dem Rad gut erreichen. Auto geht auch, muss man nur sehen wo man einen Parkplatz findet. Wir hatten Glück und die Kirche war offen. Schön restauriert und sauber, nicht zu überladen.

We didn't find opening hours and this beautiful very old church was closed when we were there. It would be nice to go back and see it inside.

Closed at time of visit, midweek, tsk already! 😦 ...impressive place all the same.

Amazing

(Translated by Google) Pretty church from the outside, we were not able to visit the inside as it was closed. We were able to climb the tower next to it which gives us a very nice view of the surrounding area. The climb is free 213 steps to go up. If you're careful there are stairs that take you all the way to the top of the bell towers. (Original) Jolie église de l'extérieur nous n'avons pas pu visiter l'intérieur elle était fermée. Nous avons pu gravir la tour à côté qui nous donne un très joli point de vue sur les alentours. La montée est gratuite 213 marches à Monter. Si vous faites attention il y a des escaliers qui vont emmène complètement en haut des clochers.

(Translated by Google) Mixed opinion because on the way back from the castle we wanted to visit this church that we saw from afar but when we arrived at 1:30 p.m. everything was closed....so YES I know that in Spain the shops closed from 1:30 p.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. but frankly the church could remained open even the tourist office was closed....the village did not please us..... (Original) Avis mitigé car en revenant du château nous voulions visité cette église que nous voyons de loin mais en arrivant 13h30 tout était fermé....alors OUI je sais qu'en Espagne les magasins fermé de 13h30 à 16voir 17h mais franchement l'église pourrait resté ouverte même l'office du tourisme était fermé....le village ne nous a pas plu .....

(Translated by Google) beautiful church with a tower. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to go inside (Original) piękny kościół wraz z wieżą. niestety do środka wejść nam się nie udało

(Translated by Google) Impressive church in the middle of the town. Easily accessible on foot or by bike. Car is also possible, you just have to see where you can find a parking space. We were lucky and the church was open. Nicely restored and clean, not too cluttered. (Original) Beeindruckende Kirche mitten in dem Ort. Zu Fuss oder mit dem Rad gut erreichen. Auto geht auch, muss man nur sehen wo man einen Parkplatz findet. Wir hatten Glück und die Kirche war offen. Schön restauriert und sauber, nicht zu überladen.

(Translated by Google) Hello, a few days ago I requested that they fix the water jet in the foot shower located on the far right facing the sea in Playa Romana. Let's see if it can be there soon, before the summer ends. Thank you. (Original) Hola, solicité hace unos días que arreglen el chorro de agua de la ducha de pies situada más a la derecha mirando al mar de Playa Romana. A ver si pronto, antes de que acabe el verano, puede estar. Gracias.

(Translated by Google) I want to report that at the beginning of Roman beach there is a construction site stopped, with two cranes that I have seen moving with the gales. Besides, the image it gives is deplorable with abandoned materials and machinery. (Original) Quiero denunciar que al principio de playa romana hay una obra parada, con dos grúas que he visto moverse con los vendavales. A parte, la imagen que da es deplorable con materiales y maquinaria abandonada

(Translated by Google) I have been waiting for 3 months for a response to a query I made to that City Council. I wish they were as diligent in serving the citizen as they are in collecting taxes. (Original) Llevo 3 meses esperando la contestación a una consulta que hice a ese Ayuntamiento. Ojalá fuesen tan diligentes en atender al ciudadano como lo son al cobrar los impuestos.

(Translated by Google) Well, I also made a query on January 30 (with registration number 2024-E-RE-361), and as of today, May 15, I still have not received a response... Anyway. (Original) Pues yo también hice una consulta el 30 de enero (con número de registro 2024-E-RE-361), y a día de hoy, 15 de mayo, aún no he recibido respuesta... En fin.

(Translated by Google) To whom it may concern when they are going to clean the beach in Alcosebre because it is full of algae and who knows what else I remember that they have a blue flag (Original) a quien corresponda cuando van a limpiar la playa de alcosebre pues esta llena de algas y quien sabe que mas recuerdo que tienen bandera azul

(Translated by Google) Three years ago I wrote a review saying that he didn't answer when you called. Now, I still think the same thing, three years of trying to contact them both by phone and in person and they are not able to solve my problems/doubts. Without a doubt, THEY ARE NOT RESOLUTIVE AT ALL. Furthermore, from my point of view, they make decisions related to public roads, which are shameful. I hope that in a while I can write a review again with a slightly better message. (Original) Hace tres años escribí una reseña diciendo que no contestaba cuando llamas. Ahora, sigo pensando lo mismo, tres años intentando contactar tanto por teléfono como en persona y no son capaces de solucionar mis problemas/dudas. Sin duda alguna, NO SON NADA RESOLUTIVOS. Además desde mi punto de vista, toman decisiones relacionadas con las vías públicas, que son vergonzosas. Espero que en un tiempo pueda volver a escribir una reseña con un mensaje un poco mejor.

(Translated by Google) Dog beach. We decided to go sightseeing close to home this summer. So we set off towards Alcossebre. On the way to the hotel we saw a lagoon near the sea that we fell in love with, so we put it on our wish list for the next day. What was our surprise that once settled with the children (and after an altercation with a dog owner) they informed us that it is a “dog beach.” So very bad Alcalá-Alcossebre, Vecinos de Capicorb, Sol del Riu, Ayuntament d'alcalá de Xivert. Signs are put up to tell us what type of beach it is. But if I read this sign (attached) that is at the entrance “small semi-submerged Delta” etc. I would like to go in and see it. And I would continue appealing to balance, tolerance, prudence and respect towards animals, neighbors and vacationers but simply that we are all informed what it is about. So if you have dogs this is your place. Not recommended for children without dogs as they are loose without a muzzle. (Original) Playa canina. Decidimos hacer turismo cerca de casa este verano. Así que nos pusimos en marcha hacia Alcossebre. De camino al hotel vimos una laguna cerca del mar que nos enamoró, así que la pusimos en la lista de deseos para el siguiente día . Cual fue nuestra sorpresa que ya instalados con los niños ( y después de un altercado con un dueño de unos perros ) nos informan que es una “playa para perros “ . Así que muy mal Alcalá-Alcossebre, Vecinos de Capicorb, Sol del Riu, Ayuntament d’alcalá de Xivert. Se ponen letreros que nos indiquen que tipo de playa es . Pero si yo leo este cartel ( adjunto ) que se encuentra en la entrada “pequeño Delta semisumergido” etc.. me apetece entrar a conocerlo . Y yo continuaría apelando al equilibrio, tolerancia, prudencia y respeto hacia los animales, vecinos y veraneantes pero simplemente que todos estemos informados de que se trata. Así que si tienen perritos éste es su lugar. No recomendable para niños sin perros pues están sueltos sin bozal.