From the anchoring point situated on the bay of the Grossa island, head for the channel between this and the first islet El Mascarat, leading out to the open sea. In order to conserve the air in the tank, it is best to swim to the beginning of the channel so as to go below the surface there, although you must beware of the possible existence of currents outwards, which if very strong it would be advisable not to go out of the inlet.
The Costa del Azahar, full of orange groves with their characteristic perfume, can feel proud of its almost virgin coasts and practically deserted beaches within protected natural areas and, above all, regarding the seabed, one of the most emblematic places of the Mediterranean, the Columbretes Islands Nature Park. Situated off the coast of Castellón, the Columbretes Islands form a small paradise archipelago of volcanic origin, which owes its name [derived from the Latin “colubraria” = snake] to the onetime abundance there of snakes.
Sierra de Espadán Natural Park is the second largest park in the Region of Valencia (31,181 ha) only surpassed by Las Hoces de Cabriel Natural Park (31,446 ha). It is located in the province of Castellón within the borders of a total of 19 municipalities.
Penyagolosa Natural Park is located between the administrative territories of Vistabella del Maestrat, Xodos and Villahermosa del Río. This landscape is composed of a mountainous massif that is home to one of the highest peaks in the Region of Valencia "El Penyagolosa". With an elevation of 1,814 m, it is known as the roof of our territory, only surpassed by El Alto de las Barracas (Cerro Calderón).
Illes Columbretes Natural Park is an authentic archipelago located on the Mediterranean Sea. It is a protected nature reserve which limits and controls the people who visit it, managing to keep the area as unspoilt as possible. It is home to different plant species and animals of special interest.
Due to its proximity to the city of Castellón, Desert de les Palmes Natural Park is the perfect environment for the enjoyment and leisure of its residents, but it is also perfect for visitors interested in bird watching. This park spans across five towns: Benicàssim, Cabanes, La Pobla Tornesa, Borriol and Castelló de la Plana, and is of special interest as a result of its natural and scenic resources and its historical-cultural heritage.
This Natural Park is characterised by its marshy meadow in a state of siltation, forming one of the largest wetlands in the Region of Valencia.
This is the northernmost natural park in the Region of Valencia.
In the Ichnological site of Bejís, in the province of Castellon, three ichnites have been identified in the ceiling of two strata of red sandstones of the Triassic Period. A block of sandstone, fallen at the foot of the road, contains two pentadactyl prints, belonging to the same foot.
The museum has an extensive collection of ethnological objects that represent the history and customs of this town within the province of Castellon.