Living in Castellón de la Plana

Everything you need to know before moving to the capital of the Plana region

Castellón de la Plana is a Mediterranean hidden gem often overshadowed by its neighbors Valencia and Alicante, yet it offers one of Spain's most balanced qualities of life. It is a '15-minute city' where everything is accessible on foot or by bike, blending the tranquility of a provincial capital with the energy of Jaume I University (UJI) and its thriving ceramics industry. Here, the proximity of sea and mountains allows you to enjoy breakfast by the Mediterranean and hike through the Desierto de las Palmas in a single morning—all within an enviable climate and at a significantly lower cost of living than in major metropolises.