Benicasim
Castellón - SPAIN
Benicasim is a municipality in the province of Castellón, located in the Valencian Community, covering an area of 36 square kilometers. It is situated 12 kilometers from Castellón, 75 kilometers from Valencia, and 275 kilometers from Barcelona.
The town has a population of around 20,000 inhabitants. The urban area lies at an elevation of 15 meters above sea level, while the highest point, Muntanya de Sant Miquel, reaches 729 meters.
The region enjoys an average annual temperature of 18ºC and boasts around 300 sunny days each year. Accessibility is facilitated by municipal transportation adapted for people with reduced mobility. The town is easily reachable via the AP-7 highway. Nearby airports include Castellón (36 km), Valencia (75 km), Reus (120 km) and Barcelona (275 km).
Additionally, Benicasim has a train station, further enhancing its connectivity.
Villa Elisa
Workshop venue
Villa Elisa was built in 1942 on the site where several pioneering villas in the area once stood. It belonged to Elisa Carpi, wife of Count Joaquín Bau, president of the Council of the Kingdom, and on one of the side walls, we can still see a Roman-era bas-relief originally from Tortosa. In the gardens surrounding the villa, there is a “Ficus macrophylla” tree nearly 6 meters tall. Pines, palm trees, and ficus alternate with over 30 plant species, some originating from other countries. The villa has been municipally owned since 1982. Following a restoration, it was inaugurated in 2019 and now hosts various socio-cultural activities.
It will be the beautiful location for our LEE Workshop: Economic Experiments on Human-AI Interaction.
How to get to Villa Elisa
From Valencia
By Train
- From the airport, take Metro Line 3 or 5 towards the city center and get off at Valencia Nord station (about a 25-minute ride).
- From Valencia Nord, take a Cercanías or mid-distance train towards Benicasim (Cercanías Line C6). The journey takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Upon arrival at Benicasim station, Villa Elisa is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride away.
By Bus
- From the airport, take Bus Line 150 to Valencia’s bus station (approximately 25 minutes).
- At the station, take an Avanza bus heading to Benicasim. The trip takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Once in Benicasim, Villa Elisa is around a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride.
From Barcelona
By Train
- From the airport or Barcelona Sants train station, take a long-distance train or AVE (high-speed train) to Castellón de la Plana (approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes).
- Once in Castellón, take a Cercanías train or a bus to Benicasim. The journey takes about 20-30 minutes.
- Upon arrival at Benicasim station or bus stop, Villa Elisa is a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride away.
By Bus
- From Barcelona, take a bus from the Estació del Nord bus station to Benicasim. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours.
- Upon arrival in Benicasim, Villa Elisa is approximately a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride away.
From Madrid
By Train
- From Madrid, take an AVE (high-speed train) from Madrid Atocha to Castellón de la Plana (approximately 3 hours).
- From Castellón, take a Cercanías train or a bus to Benicasim, which takes about 20-30 minutes.
- Upon arrival at Benicasim station or bus stop, Villa Elisa is a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride away.
By Bus
- From Madrid, take a bus from the Estación Sur bus station to Benicasim. The journey takes about 4 to 5 hours.
- Upon arrival in Benicasim, Villa Elisa is approximately a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride away.
From Castellón
Airport
- Take a bus to Torreblanca train station, which takes about 20 min.
- Then catch a Cercanias train (C6) to Benicassim, which takes another 20 min.
- Upon arrival at Benicasim station or bus stop, Villa Elisa is a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride away.
Train Station
Take a Cercanias C6 train or a bus to Benicassim, which takes about 20-30 min.
- Upon arrival at Benicasim station or bus stop, Villa Elisa is a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride away.