Villarreal

Vila-real sits at 42 meters above sea level on the Mijares River, 7 kilometers from the provincial capital Castellon de la Plana.

King James I of Aragon established Vila-real in 1274 during the territorial reconquest, designing it as a fortified settlement with protective walls.

The Basilica of Sant Pascual contains the tomb of Saint Pascual Bailon, who died in 1592 and remains the patron saint of Vila-real.

The municipality maintains strong industrial sectors in ceramics, motors, refrigeration units, and paper production, while agriculture focuses on citrus fruits.

The local football club, Villarreal CF, secured their first major European trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League in 2021.

Location: Plana Baixa

Location: Castellón

Inception: 1274

Founders: James I of Aragon

Capital city: Vila-real

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

Part of: Metropolitan area of Castellón de la Plana

Shares border with: Almassora, Betxí, Burriana, Nules, Onda, Les Alqueries

Address: 12540 Villarreal, Castellón, Spain 12540 Villarreal

Phone: +34964547000

Website: https://vila-real.es

GPS coordinates: 39.93778,-0.10139

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42