Location
The Albergue juvenil Argentina of Benicàssim is located right at the beach, in the small town of Benicàssim (Castellón), which counts around 20000 inhabitants. The web page for local turistic informations can be found here.
Travel information
Airports. In order of distance the closest airports are Castellon, Reus, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, see this.
Instruction for travel to Benicàssim
1) From Barcelona to Benicàssim
If you arrive in Barcelona, you can travel to Benicàssim by train. The total journey takes approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours and costs between 40 and 70 euros, depending on the type of train.
Please note that there are only a few trains per day in this direction. In most cases, the journey requires a change of train in Castellón de la Plana (Castelló). Be aware that the waiting time for the connection in Castellón can sometimes be long.
As an alternative, you can take a taxi from Castellón to Benicàssim, which takes about 20 minutes and costs approximately 20–25 euros.
For tickets and detailed travel planning, consult the Renfe website:
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Please note that there is a difference between long-distance and high-speed trains (such as AVE, ALVIA, etc.) and “Cercanía”, which are local commuter trains. Make sure to check the type of service when planning your journey.
2) From Valencia to Benicàssim
If you arrive in Valencia, there are regional trains to Benicàssim running approximately every hour. The trip takes 1.5 to 2 hours and costs around 6 to 7 euros.
For tickets and detailed travel planning, consult the Renfe website:
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
The route from Benicàssim train station to the school venue (Alberg Juvenil Argentina) takes around 20 minutes on foot.
You can view the walking route here:
Google Maps Route
3) By car
One should take the exit for Benicàssim on the N340 and then direct oneself to the beach following indications of “El Torreon” and then “Albergue Juvenil”.
If you encounter any difficulties with your travel plans, please do not hesitate to contact us.