With the current threat of heavy rain forecast for the next few days and travel delays due to damage to the A7 we have decided to postpone the U3A Jávea day trip to Castellon on Friday.
Once conditions are settled a new date will be arranged for January.
This will be advertised on the U3a website also you will be emailed direct.
Keep warm and dry.
Regards
Julie Price – Travel Organiser
Castellon de la Plana or simply Castellon is the capital city of the Province of Castellon, the third province in the Valencian Community. With 174,264 inhabitants (2018 Census), Castellon is the 4th largest city in the Valencian Community, after Valencia, Alicante and Elche.
There is plenty to see in Castellon. You can enjoy wandering through the old City centre with its wide shopping streets, plazas and heritage buildings.
You can visit the The Llotja del Cànem (The Hemp Exchange Market), built during the first half of the 17th century which was used by traders in hempen cloth and ropes, a very important activity in the area at the time.
Or perhaps explore the Basílica de Santa Maria, devoted to an image of the Virgin Mary discovered in 1366 by a farmer when he was ploughing his lands. The original 14th-century chapel was extended to its present Baroque form during the 16th century.
If you’re feeling energetic you can climb the 200 steps to the top of the free-standing bell-tower of the procathedral, known as El Fadrí (the single man), built in the 15th century.
Or why not wander through the Mercado Central or explore the green space of the Parque Ribalta which is only a short walk from the Plaza Mayor.
If you’re feeling “starry eyed” you could always try the Planetarium situated a short tram ride from the City Centre next to the lovely beach.
Once you’ve done all of that, you’ll need some lunch and the City Centre has a lot of great places to eat.
Walking Tour
To help you make the most of your time in this lovely City, we have arranged a guided Walking Tour. Our guide is English speaking and will take us around the most important sights in the City Centre, providing historical background on the buildings we will visit.
The Tour will take place in the morning and will last around an hour and a half to two hours. Wear comfortable shoes!
Itinerary
8.00am – Depart Jávea Bus Station
8.15am – Depart Interiors Jávea Port (or close by due to the works in the area)
The journey to Castellon is about 2.5 hours and the bus will stop for a comfort break on the way and on the way back.
4.00pm – Depart Castellon
6.30pm (approximately) – Return to Jávea
Price
- €19 per person for the bus trip only
- an extra €10 per person to include the Walking Tour
If you would like to go on this trip please contact the Trip Leader Julie Price on travel.julie@u3ajavea.com stating clearly if you are “Bus Only” or “Bus plus Walking Tour”.
Once your place on the trip is confirmed, we will send you an email with a payment link.
