The vocation of the Levantine enclave as a family vacation spot Benicàssim, in the province of Castellón, dates back to the end of the 19th century.
But it especially had a great boom during the decade of the 20s, known as the Belle Epoque.
As has happened in recent years, of September 6 to 8 You can remember that historical era during the celebration of the Benicàssim Belle Epoque,
Furthermore, this event is a good opportunity to revisit this town that I have known for several years.
It was in that decade of the Roaring 20s when many Valencian families chose Benicàssim as Holiday destination and they settled in towns.
For this reason this coastal area of the Mediterranean came to be known as the Valencian Biarritz or little San Sebastian.
Route of the Villas in Benicàssim
Now the traditional summer residences on the seafront have become one of the main tourist attractions of Benicassim, after the creation of the Route of the Villas.
This tourist route It allows you to externally discover most of the 51 villas that are catalogued, of which you will find 19 signposted.
La Route of the Villas It is divided into two routes characterized by the great festivals that were celebrated in their towns during that time, or by the tranquility of the streets where they are located.
During the theme weekend Benicàssim Belle Epoque, on the aforementioned promenade known as Pilar Coloma walk A series of activities are developed that recreate that time.
Specifically in the section between Voramar and Almadraba beaches, the most traditional of the five that Benicàssim offers to its visitors.
Benicassim Belle Epoque 2019
Organized by the local council with the collaboration of the Valencian Community, riding a Benicàssim Belle Epoque It is a good opportunity to discover its architectural heritage.
But you can also attend various scheduled activities, including theater and circus performances.
And you can also go to modernist market, antique corner set in the era of the Belle Epoque, where you can see demonstrations of crafts from the time.
The traveling theater The Sea Baths, the circus show The Incredible Box, Captive balloon to which you must go up wearing period clothing, they are also part of the activity program that develop in Benicássim Belle Epoque.
Here you can consult all the information about the program Benicassim Belle Epoque 2019.
And, of course, you can sign up for guided and narrated tours of the Route of the Villas, which explains what life was like in them, the atmosphere that was breathed and, in addition, you will learn anecdotes that happened in several of them.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to visit Benicassim, you can discover its various attractions for family tourism.
Or also in its surroundings, approach the Las Palmas Desert natural park and visit the Museum of Sacred Art of the Carmelite Fathers Monastery.
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