Alcossebre (Alcocéber) is a seaside village on the Costa del Azahar, suiting couples and walkers who want coves and the Serra d'Irta park. Outside summer it is a quiet village, with few nightclubs and a long afternoon siesta.
Alcossebre is a seaside village in the municipality of Alcalà de Xivert, at the southern end of the Serra d'Irta, with about 10 km of coast. It is not fully urbanised and has few large buildings. Four main beaches have held Blue Flag status, including Carregador, the largest, near the village centre. Cala Blanca is a cove near the lighthouse, and El Moro beach is backed by red sandstone cliffs. The homes are mostly for up to six, most with a private pool and many with air conditioning, spread around the village.
The neighbour bordering Alcossebre to the north, further up the Costa del Azahar.
A Muslim fortress built in the 10th and 11th centuries on top of Bronze Age remains.
The natural park at whose southern end Alcossebre lies, with hiking and mountain biking trails.
Castellón airport is the nearest to Alcossebre, with a bus connection of around two hours. You can also take a Renfe train to Alcalà de Xivert station and a bus or taxi from there; a daily bus links Castellón directly with Alcossebre. A car is more flexible for reaching the coves.
Alcossebre has about 5,000 residents in winter, roughly doubling in summer. Many shops close for a long mid-afternoon siesta, and a Tuesday street market runs by the port from June to October. Carnival in Alcalà de Xivert falls before Lent, usually late February or early March, and the Alcossebre patron fiesta is in September.
Yes. The winter population is about 5,000 and roughly doubles in summer, so expect a small-village pace. There are only a few nightclubs, and shops close for siesta from 14:00 or 15:00 until 16:00 or 17:00.
Yes, a street market is held on Tuesdays at the port, from June to October.
Yes. The village lies at the southern end of the Parc Natural de la Serra d'Irta, which has many hiking and mountain biking paths. The Far d'Irta lighthouse and the Torre Ebrí watchtower are also nearby.
Yes, Alcossebre is a good starting point for exploring the Columbretes Islands Natural Park. In clear weather the islands can be seen in the distance from here.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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