The Villa Route in Benicasim: Be Blown Away by the Architecture with Every Step

The Villa Route in Benicasim is a must for your time in this beautiful destination sitting on the Castellón coastline, whatever time of the year you’re visiting. The villas were built between the 19th and 20th centuries by bourgeois families set on enjoying Benicasim’s beautiful weather during the summer months.

The architecture of the Belle Époque villas paired with the Mediterranean scenery paints a picture that you certainly won’t get tired of looking at. The Villa Route in Benicasim will transport you back in time to give you a glimpse into what life was like here yesteryear. 

There are two itineraries: one focuses on the villas’ architectural features and the other on the people that lived in them. Most of the villas have a panel outside, making them easy to spot so you can stop off to soak up the façades and surrounds. Villa Solimar, Villa Camilleri, Villa Iluminada and more will immerse you in the stories of the great people who came here to enjoy the Mediterranean.

To enhance your experience, there is an online audioguide service for the Villa Route in Benicasim. Use your smartphone to listen to all the information as you enjoy everything you are looking at.

As you make your way around, you will discover that Benicasim’s villas are divided into two areas. The first is named “el Infierno” (meaning “Hell”), which is where the glamorous parties used to be held, while the second is called “Corte Celestial” (“Celestial Court”) and is a much more peaceful area. Separating these districts is “el Limbo”, a stretch of the beach.

On the Villa Route in Benicasim, you will see gardens, classically inspired sculptures, pergolas, arbours, towers and more. If you love photography, you certainly won’t be short on inspiration. So come and take a stroll in the sea breeze and be wowed by this part of Benicasim as you learn more about the history of the destination. This is one not to miss.