Alcossebre (Spain) is a holiday town of about 2,000 residents on the Costa del Azahar, in the province of Castellón (Valencia region), between Valencia, about 120 km away, and Barcelona, about 240 km away. It has more than 10 km of coastline, Blue Flag beaches and, to the north, the Serra d'Irta Natural Park, one of the last unspoilt mountain ranges on the Valencian coast. On maps it also appears as Alcocéber or Alcocebre: it's the same place, the coastal part of the municipality of Alcalà de Xivert.
This website is for visitors from abroad looking for a holiday apartment in Alcossebre who want answers to the practical questions: how to get there, whether you need a car, where to do your shopping and when the market is on.
The Madeira Apartments
The Madeira Apartments are at Carrer Piber, 6, in a quiet part of Alcossebre, a 6-minute walk from Las Fuentes beach, known for the freshwater springs that bubble up through its sand. They're two-bedroom apartments for 4/6 people, with a living-dining room and open-plan kitchen, sofa bed and a large terrace. Some have sea views and others look onto the pool and garden.
- Seasonal outdoor shared pool and gardens.
- Free outdoor parking within the complex: very handy if you hire a car at the airport.
- Heating or heat pump, comfortable in spring and autumn.
- Access by stairs (the building has no lift).
- A stone's throw from the coastal paths to the lighthouse and the Serra d'Irta coves.
Check availability at the Madeira Apartments
Why Alcossebre
- Quiet beaches of fine sand and natural coves, four of them with a Blue Flag in 2026.
- Nature: 12 km of protected coastline in the Serra d'Irta, with walking and cycling routes.
- Mild climate: an annual average of 17.5 °C and more than 2,700 hours of sunshine a year.
- Small-town feel, with a weekly market, traditional fiestas and Mediterranean food.
Alcossebre depending on where you're travelling from
- Driving from the UK (via France), France, Belgium, Switzerland or the Netherlands: the AP-7 motorway runs along the whole Spanish Mediterranean coast from the French border and has a direct exit for Alcossebre (exit 44).
- Flying from the UK, Ireland or anywhere else: the nearest airport is Castellón, about 25 minutes away; Valencia, Reus and Barcelona greatly widen your choice of flights.
- For long stays in spring or autumn: the mild climate and self-catering apartments with heating make it easy to spend several comfortable weeks.
A typical week in Alcossebre
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Monday | Las Fuentes beach and a stroll to the marina |
| Tuesday | Cargador beach and, in the afternoon, the street market by the seafront promenade (May to October) |
| Wednesday | A walk from the Alcossebre lighthouse along the Serra d'Irta coast |
| Thursday | Day trip to Peñíscola, about 35 minutes by car |
| Friday | Morning market in Alcalà de Xivert and a look at its 68-metre bell tower |
| Saturday | Playa Romana and the Senda Litoral at sunset |
| Sunday | Arroz al horno (oven-baked rice) or suquet de peix (fish stew) at a restaurant in town |
Practical guide for your trip
- How to get to Alcossebre: Castellón, Valencia, Reus and Barcelona airports, trains and roads.
- Car hire: when it's worth it and where to park.
- Markets and shopping: market days, supermarkets and local produce.
- Practical tips: language, weather, opening hours, healthcare and services.
- Buying an apartment in Alcossebre: steps for foreigners, taxes and renting it out when you're away.
