Canet D'en Berenguer: Lighthouse, Dunes and Culture

A specific coastal landmark of Canet D'en Berenguer is the Faro de Canet d’en Berenguer: it was built in 1904, is 30 metres high and has a range of 25 miles. The lighthouse stands 300 metres inland at the site of a 16th-century watchtower that warned of privateer ships. The exterior offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean. The interior of the Faro de Canet d’en Berenguer is not open to the public.

Nature

The Cordón dunar de Canet serves as a resting and breeding area for Kentish plovers. The 1,400-metre-long Paseo Marítimo de Canet d’en Berenguer runs along the beach and blends into the natural dune landscape. A clearly measured route and a habitat with its own ecological function set different priorities. Those wishing to mentally organise the coastal landscape can therefore consider the natural area and the route separately.

Water

Puerto Siles has 579 berths for boats measuring between 5 and 12 metres in length. Sailing, canoeing, fishing and scuba diving are available there. The boat sizes provide a numerical point of reference, while the four activities named represent different ways of spending time by the water. For their own planning, visitors can therefore consider this information more by type of activity or by the maritime setting.

Culture

The Museo Etnológico de Canet is housed in an old farmhouse and displays Valencian clothing as well as fishing and agricultural tools. The museum also includes an eight-square-metre diorama depicting the town in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Iglesia parroquial de San Pedro Apóstol in Canet d’en Berenguer is a Baroque church built in the 18th century, designated as a Bien de Relevancia Local and located in the historic town centre. The Certamen de Teatre Vila de Canet provides a platform for non-professional theatre groups. Those wishing to organise the culture by form can distinguish between a building, everyday objects, a town model and theatre.

Festivals

Sant Antoni is a festival celebrated in Canet d’en Berenguer in January that ends with the blessing of the animals. The Sant Joan festival takes place on 23 June and includes bonfires on the beach. The feast of the Virgen contra las Fiebres is held on 8 September with a solemn procession. The celebrations in honour of the Virgen contra las Fiebres originated in the 17th century after the appearance of a miraculous painting that is credited with having healed the inhabitants. Those reading the festival calendar by form encounter the blessing of animals, beach bonfires and a procession here.

When comparing a holiday apartment in Canet D'en Berenguer, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions constitute three factual details on the respective offer pages. These accommodation details accompany the planning of the destination, which can be guided by the coast, port, culture and festival calendar.

Further destinations

Other places under the same higher-level destination are Montesa, Palma de Gandía, Benissoda, Piles, Campo De Arriba, Vallanca, Ador and Almàssera.

Orientation

The Oficina de Turismo in Canet d’en Berenguer provides information about the town, the beach, festivals, special events and local services, as well as tours of nearby tourist attractions.

For the higher-level travel overview: Valencia.