Benicarló facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Benicarló
Municipality
Church of Sant Bartolomeu.
Coat of arms
Benicarló Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Castellón
Comarca	Baix Maestrat
Area
• Total	47.9 km2 (18.5 sq mi)
Elevation	21 m (69 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	26,744
• Density	558.3/km2 (1,446.1/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Benicarlando
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	12580
Official language(s)	Valencian, Spanish

Benicarló is a lively city and a local area in the north of Castelló. It is part of the Valencian Community in Spain. You can find it right on the Mediterranean Coast.

Benicarló is located between the cities of Vinaròs and Peníscola. It is also not too far south from the Ebre River.

People in Benicarló mostly work in tourism, farming, and some factories. The city is easy to reach. It has a train station on the line that connects Valencia and Barcelona. You can also get there by road using the A7 Highway.

Discover Benicarló: What to See

Benicarló has some interesting old buildings and places to visit.

Historic Churches and Chapels

• The Chapel of Cristo del Mar is a peaceful place to see.
• The Parish Church of Sant Bartolomeu was built in the 1700s. It has a beautiful front in the Baroque style. The church also has a tall, eight-sided bell tower. Inside, you can see a special painting called an altarpiece. It is thought to be made by the artist Vicente Juan Masip.
• The Convent of St. Francis was built a long time ago, in 1578.

Hermitage of St. Gregory

• The Hermitage of St. Gregory is a small church. It is located about 2 kilometers outside the main city. It's a nice spot for a short trip.

Benicarló's Connections Around the World

Benicarló has a special friendship with another city in Italy.

Twin Town: Ladispoli, Italy

• Benicarló is a twin town with Ladispoli, Italy. This means the two cities share a friendly bond. They often learn from each other and share their cultures.

Images for kids

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  Church of Sant Bartolomeu.

See also

In Spanish: Benicarló para niños