Sant Jordi
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Location:
Situated 90km to the north of Castellón in the Baix Maestrat region. The region's parameters are defined with the Font de la Salut canyon in the south and with the river Sénia to the north. From its location up on a hill you can see the Ebro Delta and Montsía sierra.
By Road:
From the north on the AP7 take exit 42 (Vinaròs), then take the N232 towards Morella until the turning for Cervera del Maestrat. From the south, leave the AP7 at exit 47 (Castellón Sur), continue for about 3 kilometres towards Benicàssim and then take the CV-10 which will take you directly to Sant Mateu. From there, follow the signs to Sant Jordi. More information about roads and directions in the Dirección de Tráfico.
By Train:
To get there by train you first have to go to Vinarós. Trains to Vinarós arrive daily from Valencia, Barcelona and Castellón. For more information about train times see the RENFE web site or call 00 34 96 592 38 50
By Plane:
The closest airports are Reus (Tarragona) and Manises (Valencia). From Valencia you can fly to all the principal Spanish and European cities. More information about flight times in AENA or by calling 00 34 96 691 94 00 or 00 34 96 691 91 00
Weather
If you want to know what the weather is like in Castellón, click here.
| Month | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May. | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
Average temperature
(in ºC) | 10.1 | 11.2 | 12.6 | 14.2 | 17.2 | 21.3 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 24.4 | 18.3 | 13.6 | 11.2 |
Average rainfall
(in ml) | 36 | 28 | 22 | 52 | 48 | 23 | 14 | 35 | 68 | 66 | 51 | 35 |
Av. no. of sunshine hours
| 173 | 166 | 210 | 215 | 260 | 280 | 311 | 271 | 227 | 197 | 171 | 159 |
Leisure
Nature:
Beautiful landscape with typical plant and fauna of the Mediterranean: Olive tree's, Carob trees, Almonds trees and orange and lemon trees. It is ideal for mountain sports: Hiking, horseback riding, cycling, golf etc.
Monuments and sites of interest:
Calvario, the house of culture, the church of Sant Jaume and 'l'Hostal' (the ruins of an ancient church).
Beaches:
Sant Jordi is only 15 minutes from the beaches of Vinaròs, Benicarló and Peñíscola. For more information about beaches, click here.
Gastronomy:
Sant Jordi stands out for its Virgin Olive Oil production, a tradition that dates from the Middle Ages. Also well known is the excellent taste of the Maestrat Rabbit. Charcoal grilled meat is usually accompanied by snails, mushrooms and vegetables. If you wish to know more about the gastronomy of the area, click here.
Public Holidays:
Sant Jordi (23 April), the Apostle Santiago (25 July). During the Romería (the picking of the Rosemary) on May 1 they make pots of rice in the Sanctuary of the Font de la Salut. If you wish to know more about the public holidays of the area, click here.
Sport Harbours:
Golf Clubs:
- Panorámica Golf & Country Club (Sant Jordi). 18-hole course and a further 3 holes with par 3 practice course, designed by Bernhard Langer. Its landscape and spectacular surroundings make it one of the most attractive courses in Europe.
- Club de Campo del Mediterráneo (Borriol). 18 hole course designed by Ramón Espinosa. Practise course, putting green, driving range, approach zone and golf shop.
- Club de Golf Costa de Azahar (Grao de Castellón). 9 hole course, just 2 KM from the centre of Castellón.
- For more information about Golf Courses, click here.
Other
Hospitals:
- Hospital de Vinarós. Avda. Gil de Atrocillo, s/n. Telf.: 00 34 964 477000.
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