Villarreal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Officially Vila-real in Valencian, Villarreal is an important Mediterranean city with over 700 years of history that stands out for its rich cultural heritage.

Founded in 1274 to secure the Reconquista, Villarreal was an important city during the Kingdom of Aragon and preserves many of its historical features. Spend your holidays in Villarreal and discover its medieval remains, from the porticoed Plaza de la Vila and the medieval walls, to the Municipal Historical Archive, the 18th-century Santa Quiteria Bridge over the River Mijares, and the Motxa Tower, the only remaining one of the four defensive towers.

Villarreal has always been an agricultural city, as illustrated by the orange groves and the irrigation systems and canals. However, nowadays it also specialises in the tile industry, producing quality paving and ceramics, which has set the city on the map internationally. What’s more, economic development has been made possible as the city is well connected by road with the AP-7 and A-7 motorways, by train with commuter and long-distance service, and by plane, thanks to the Manises airport in Valencia, only 43 miles away.

Villarreal is also a city of festivities and traditions. Book a cheap holiday in Villarrealand discover the foundational festivities, held in February, which pay homage to the city’s founder King James I of Aragon with cultural events and a picturesque medieval market. Similarly, check out the festivities for its patron saints, San Pascual Baylón in May and the Virgen de Gracia in September, or the traditional Nit de Xulla with the bonfires on which the locals prepare a typical range of grilled meat, giving the festivity its name. What’s more, the city is also known for football, in particular for Villarreal CF football club. Check out package holidays in Villarreal and get your tickets to see a game at El Madrigal: you’re sure to enjoy it just as much as local fans.

The main means of transport are bus and train, so getting around will be easy. What’s more, with an average temperature around 18°C, Villarreal offers great Mediterranean weather. Don’t miss the fantastic holiday deals to Villarreal and soak up fiesta and tradition in equal measure.

Hello Villarreal Pension

Hello Villarreal Pension

2 out of 5
Carrer Joan Baptista Llorens 161, Villarreal, Castelló
Stay at this hostal in Villarreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions La Cerámica Stadium and Plaza Mayor are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
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Hello Villarreal Suites

2 out of 5
Carrer Joan Baptista Llorens 161, Villarreal, Castelló
Stay at this hotel in Villarreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions La Cerámica Stadium and Plaza Mayor are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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3 out of 5
Avd. Hermanos Bou 154, El Grao de Castellon, Castelló de la Plana, Castellon
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Castelló de la Plana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (572 reviews)
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3.5 out of 5
C. de la Trinitat 5, Castelló de la Plana, Castelló
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Castelló de la Plana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Central ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
"The apartments are quite nice, practically new, and the location is perfect with parking options nearby. I agree with other reviews regarding the sewer smell that can sometimes be noticed in the bathrooms, but this smell is persistent in much of the city, especially in the center, so it’s likely ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Camping Florida

Camping Florida

2 out of 5
Calle Sigalero, 34, Benicassim, Castellón
Stay at this campsite in Benicassim. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a garden. Popular attractions Heliopolis Beach and Aquarama are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"Lots of barking dogs, especially at night. Manager very helpful. We hope to go again next year, cannot say more than that!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2022

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Apartamento de luxe Frontal al mar

3.5 out of 5
Calle Torre la Sal, 37, Oropesa del Mar, Castellón
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Oropesa del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Marina d'Or and Les Amplaries ...
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