Is CASTELLON Spain's Most Underrated Mediterranean City?

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
  • Join me as I explore the charming city of Castellon, located in the beautiful Valencian Community of Spain. Is this Mediterranean gem one of Spain's most underrated cities? From its stunning beaches to its rich history and culture, Castellon de la Plana has so much to offer expats and travellers alike.
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  • @spainspeaks
    @spainspeaks  День назад +2

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  • @kjwilson862
    @kjwilson862 День назад +11

    I’m a retired truck driver from UK, the whole area as far as us truck drivers where concerned, we called it Ceramic City. Wonderful area with wonderful people . Just my opinion.

  • @harriettt9857
    @harriettt9857 День назад +7

    Castellon is a great little town . It’s very safe . The climate is wonderful , the beaches fantastic and the mountains as a backdrop are spectacular . Quality of life excellent n if you want something more lively Valencia is an hour away . Lovely video

  • @MR-pr8tp
    @MR-pr8tp День назад +3

    Great video and love at the end the "walking tour" and especially after dusk that gives a feel of the security. (yes, security is an issue coming from the USA). Went to school at the Univ of Valencia way back when as a foreign exchange student and remember visiting "Castellon de la Plana". But after all these years is of course different now. I am in the process of researching to leave the US and my gut says back to Spain vs Mexico or other Spanish countries though could be less expensive. . I loved Spain. My favorite was northern Spain.. Your video has me rethinking the area as the population in Castellon de la Plana is most inviting. I like that you referenced Castilian Spanish too because that was what I of course learned. It is a beautiful language. Loved this video and as always thanks so much for sharing. To the point and you always reference great topics. Kudos!

  • @goldgeologist5320
    @goldgeologist5320 День назад +4

    Excellent video tour Stuart. Many thanks for doing the trip for us.
    Looks like the type of city I am interested. Not too big, not too small. Quiet but has just enough.
    Loved the tour of the market.

    • @Sean-h4l
      @Sean-h4l День назад

      Agreed; and yes a decent market is a big plus; and this one looks great - and the food is generally better quality!

  • @MONICAANICA
    @MONICAANICA 19 часов назад +1

    Min 19. Wow. Beautiful beach 🏖💕🌴

  • @ElizabethBidinger
    @ElizabethBidinger День назад +1

    I loved this video as all of your videos to parts unknown to many of us. I’m considering Spain to retire and really appreciate visiting these cities/towns through your eyes/personal experience. Keep up the great work Stu! Gracias. 😊

  • @danielt6810
    @danielt6810 День назад +1

    My Wife and I just moved to Castellon and we love it!
    we have a house just minutes from the beach, town is 15 Minutes by car.
    Lot of things to do and not too far from Valencia.
    Agree that the local people have been awesome, i am not fluent in Spanish yet but everybody tries and is nice about it when I pull out the translator :)

  • @dieselpunkpowerlifter7667
    @dieselpunkpowerlifter7667 День назад +2

    I spent a month there when I was studying in Spain and really enjoyed the city. The outskirts have some great hiking locations.

  • @kumasswan4309
    @kumasswan4309 День назад +1

    Hi Stuart, your subscriber here from Benicassim. You've got the idea quite well - 10 minutes driving from the city center you're immersing an oasis of greenery at foor of the mountain. Here we enjoy the best of two worlds: nature and proximity to services. It's pity that you didn't go to where locals spend their weekends - from the port in the direction of the Aeroclub (bus goes every 20 minutes from the city, you could well pick it instead of tram) and the Pinar park. The area where you stayed barely is safe at night. Cheers

  • @johnbeardsley3684
    @johnbeardsley3684 День назад +3

    I live near Alicante, and the language/dialect Valenciá is not often heard here, except on local TV.and in more rural areas. Easy enough to understand, though, if one is fluent in Castillian.

  • @erikawallace3404
    @erikawallace3404 18 часов назад

    Glad to see that Castellón de la Plana hasn't changed that much. It's probably understandable as it is the 'forgotten" province un the Valencian Community. A bit like Teruel in Aragón. My favourite place in the Valenian area!

  • @johntrollston2911
    @johntrollston2911 День назад +2

    Hi stu long time but catch up when I can my family live here and i am down the road in oropesa when not back in rainy england for work! My brother has his business here and my partner once worked as tour guide in castellon I flew back to england wo weeks ago but your video cheered me up. All the best keep up the good work.

  • @bryansarty3821
    @bryansarty3821 17 часов назад

    Very good episode Stuart! Regarding train, there is decent service and takes 45 minutes to an hour depending on the schedule.

  • @randyfernandez5361
    @randyfernandez5361 20 часов назад

    Thanks for the video 🦾🦾

  • @andrewmeasures2312
    @andrewmeasures2312 День назад

    What a fantastic video Stuart. I've only been to Castellón once and that was 40 years ago. Back then nearly everyone chose to speak Valenciano and the locals were'nt very friendly to those speaking Castellano. For that reason I never bothered to go back. It looks a beautiful place now though and is on my list of places to visit in the future. I've really enjoyed this series of videos and very much look forward to your next adventure.😀👍

  • @joeterra.t
    @joeterra.t День назад +1

    18:12 For a second there, I thought Stu was going to promote his OF-account "Spain Undresses". 😆

  • @kimaholland3423
    @kimaholland3423 День назад

    OMG! What an amazing salon(4.46 mins ) behind you stu 💖looks like a fun place to live !

  • @MONICAANICA
    @MONICAANICA 19 часов назад

    So serene 🏖💕🌴

  • @johncornish7414
    @johncornish7414 День назад +1

    What a clean city!! Wonderful

  • @barbaralavender6997
    @barbaralavender6997 День назад

    It looks like a lovely place to visit, maybe I should put it on my list of places to go to in the future.

  • @joeterra.t
    @joeterra.t День назад

    Finally, some music again! Loved that part! 👌

  • @ciar67
    @ciar67 17 часов назад

    Funny we stayed there last night, love the place. We're actually thinking of moving here.

  • @BobbyB3rd
    @BobbyB3rd День назад

    I stumbled across this city looking at costal areas.. I liked the look of the city plan so I added to. Y search lost for Apartments.. I excited to see what you find as a lot of areas in Spain on Google maps street view can be up to8 years old in some places.. 🎉

  • @kennielsen3896
    @kennielsen3896 День назад

    Nice video. They do have hi-speed rail, but not much service, but you can get to Valencia on it a couple times a day, in about 40 minutes. I didn't spend much time there when I was an Aux, but did spend a few days there on a couple of occasions. It's got everything you'd want in a town and the best part is that housing is really affordable, so It's still my choice when I move.

  • @kjwilson862
    @kjwilson862 День назад

    I used drive a truck down that region in the 90s and absolutely love it 💪

  • @marcusjenkins
    @marcusjenkins День назад

    I'll put Castellón on my list. So far I've always zoomed past on the way to Barcelona, Delta del Ebro and so on.

  • @esarempee
    @esarempee 14 часов назад +1

    I visited Castellon a couple of years ago.
    I found it pleasant but lacking in character.
    The beaches are large and very clean though.

  • @BobbyB3rd
    @BobbyB3rd День назад

    Did you happen to visit the newer area.. the tram is centralized and runs from a university area in the west to the City Center.. well done thanks for being . . Personal rental agent lol 🙌☺️

  • @benjamindejonge3624
    @benjamindejonge3624 6 часов назад

    As Australian from down under you must be very impressed with the crazy Spanish cultures and different climates and practices btw your so called provisional Spanish markets are fundamentally the only real ones, supermarkets are the secondary options

  • @joeterra.t
    @joeterra.t День назад +3

    03:48 Mmm, delicious "fartons". 😂

  • @juvenalsdad4175
    @juvenalsdad4175 День назад +1

    The dodgy fella was probably looking for a chance to snatch your camera. I think James Blick has had a bit of that.
    I have seen Spanish friends who have an interest in languages get very heated over whether Valenciano is a thing, or just Catalan with funny bits. Also, as a fan of architecture, the post office is hilarious. Full marks to the architects.

  • @anacasanova7350
    @anacasanova7350 День назад +1

    Stuart, el tipo a lo mejor quería ligar con vd. O ofrecerle algo para dormir 😂😂😊 esa ciudad es muy tranquila y segura. Las pequeñas ciudades españolas no tienen peligros serios. Y las grandes casi que tampoco.
    Estan los pueblos de Burriana o Benicarló, y la súper Peñiscola. Y estupendas playas.

  • @ElizabethBidinger
    @ElizabethBidinger День назад

    Que hermosa la playa!

  • @seanflewin9803
    @seanflewin9803 День назад +1

    That beach looks gorgeous natural and unspoilt. But if the town is flat does that make it prone to flooding in that heavy rain we get in these parts, ive seen houses flooded out in flat areas

    • @harriettt9857
      @harriettt9857 День назад

      @@seanflewin9803 it doesn’t flood in Castellon.

  • @d.c.sodyssey4783
    @d.c.sodyssey4783 День назад

    If you had to choose between Castellon and Ciudad Real to live, which would you choose?

  • @MedVIPclub_Marco
    @MedVIPclub_Marco День назад +2

    Looks outstanding Stu, awesome video tour of Castellon, that's definitely on my list to go, many thanks Marco 😉👊🇬🇧🇪🇦🍻

  • @jaysterling26
    @jaysterling26 День назад

    Is Torrefacto actually dying out?

  • @Carol_in_Spain
    @Carol_in_Spain День назад

    Thank you for showing us Castellón de la Plana.
    It is only about 1 1/2 hours from where we live but I have never been there. I think we will give it a try.

  • @edl7454
    @edl7454 День назад

    Once you get past Valencia and then 50 miles north of Barcelona is it worth investing your time and money.

    • @Gerard_2024
      @Gerard_2024 День назад

      Not sure if you're asking a question or making a statement ?

    • @edl7454
      @edl7454 22 часа назад

      @@Gerard_2024 Let me clarify that , the area from Valencia to where the Costa Brava starts is not worth it .

    • @Gerard_2024
      @Gerard_2024 21 час назад

      @@edl7454 Thanks for clarifying. However, I'm slightly surprised by your comment, as the cost of living in Castellón seems quite attractive. Any particular drawbacks about the city that caught your eye ?

    • @edl7454
      @edl7454 15 часов назад

      @@Gerard_2024 I don't care for the beaches. If I am going to invest serious money then I want the best chance at a decent return in the event I sell it.

  • @dudeleboski2692
    @dudeleboski2692 День назад

    Stuart, why do you live in Madrid?

    • @Simon-jj2pu
      @Simon-jj2pu День назад

      Maybe his job and his son who goes to school there?

  • @fluttergrrl
    @fluttergrrl 5 часов назад

    Is it just me or did that breakfast danish look humongous?

  • @gaholliday
    @gaholliday День назад +1

    I'm a jealous person.

    • @MONICAANICA
      @MONICAANICA 19 часов назад

      😍😀😎 who wouldn't