Benicarló () is a city and municipality in the north of the province of Castelló, part of the

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, in the Mediterranean Coast of

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, between the cities of Vinaròs and Peníscola, not too far south from the

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. Tourism, agriculture and some manufacturing are the major industries. Benicarló is part of the Taula del Sénia free association of municipalities. Benicarló is served by a train station in the Valencia-Barcelona line, and is connected by road through the A7 Highway.

Main sights

*Chapel of ''Cristo del Mar'' *Parish church of ''Sant Bartolomeu'' (18th century). It has a

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façade, an octagonal bell tower and a dome over the

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. The interior, on a single nave, houses an altarpiece attributed to Vicente Juan Masip. *Convent of St. Francis (1578) *Hermitage of St. Gregory, located c. 2 km outside the city.

Twin towns

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, Italy

References

External links

* Municipalities in the Province of Castellón Maestrazgo {{Valencia-geo-stub