Calypso Apartments, Alcossebre

The Calypso apartments in Alcossebre occupy the Calypso building, on Carrer d'Alcalà de Xivert, in the commercial heart of the town. Its holiday units are marketed by Lloguers Altamar, which advertises them as "Apartamentos Calypso Altamar". This page is independent: it summarises what the public portals say so you can decide with data.

Where the Calypso apartments in Alcocéber are

The Calypso building is at Carrer d'Alcalà de Xivert 5, in the Cargador and town centre area. Guests place it about 120 metres from the beach and highlight that they have a pharmacy, supermarket, shops and restaurants next door.

The reference beach is Cargador, the main one in Alcocéber:

• 850 m long and about 70 m wide, with fine sand.
• Dune system with sea daffodil.
• Fully accessible, with a seafront promenade.
• Blue Flag every year since 1987.

In the town centre there is also Plaza Vista Alegre, with Tourist Info Alcossebre, a partner information point for the Serra d'Irta Natural Park.

Advantages of the area: you do not need the car for anything in your daily routine; the beach, shopping and dinners are a few minutes away. Drawbacks: being in the centre, in high season there is more movement on the street than in a development, and parking is harder.

What the Calypso building is like

The Calypso building is an urban apartment block. According to the listing and reviews:

• The flats are described as modern, renovated and attractive.
• They have a kitchen and a terrace.
• Some units have views.

A pool, parking and lift are not mentioned in the sources consulted, and guests point out that there is no wifi. If any of these services is essential for you, ask before booking. The number of bedrooms and the capacity by apartment type are not stated either.

What guests say about the Calypso apartments

All the rating information comes from Booking, with 21 reviews. The Tripadvisor listing has no reviews and on Google only listings for individual units without reviews appear. There are no listings on Atrápalo or Central de Reservas. It is a moderate but consistent sample: all the sub-scores are above 8.

What is most appreciated:

• The location in the heart of town, about 120 m from the beach.
• Having a pharmacy, supermarket, shops and restaurants next door.
• The modern, renovated flat, which is a pleasant surprise.
• The views from some units.
• The speed with which issues are resolved, which explains the 9.2 for staff.

What some guests point out:

• No roller shutters and curtains that do not fully darken the room; in summer it gets light early.
• No wifi.
• Kitchenware is scarce.
• Shower that is impractical or has low pressure.
• Occasional faults, such as a fridge, and small details are missing, like a bath mat or soap.

By profile, guests are mostly families and couples.

Our assessment

Strengths

• Central location a step from Cargador beach.
• Renovated flats, with a good comfort score.
• Quick response to issues.
• Consistent, high scores across all categories.

Weaknesses

• No wifi and no roller shutters, according to guests.
• Limited kitchenware and bathroom details that could be improved.
• No pool or parking mentioned.

Ideal for

Calypso suits couples and families who want to experience Alcocéber on foot: heading to the beach in the morning, shopping next door and having dinner in the centre. It also suits older people who prefer to have services nearby, as long as they confirm the floor and access. It is less suitable if you need to work with an internet connection or if you sleep badly with light: bring an eye mask or confirm how dark your bedroom gets.

Tips if you are going to rent in the Calypso building

1. Internet connection. Guests say there is no wifi; if you need it, consider bringing your own router or mobile data.
2. Morning light. Without roller shutters, the curtains do not fully darken the room. An eye mask solves the problem.
3. Kitchenware and bathroom basics. Bring soap, a bath mat and any kitchen utensil you use often.
4. Parking. No parking is mentioned for the building; if you come by car, ask where to park nearby, especially in July and August.
5. Views. Only some units have them; if it matters to you, request it when booking.

Surroundings and things to do

• Cargador seafront promenade and Senda Litoral, the wooden walkway to Romana beach (500 × 40 m, Blue Flag in 2026).
• Alcossebre market, on Tuesday afternoons from May to October, on Camí l'Atall, in the promenade area.
• Las Fuentes marina, with the Club de Vela Alcossebre and diving trips to the Columbretes Islands, and Les Fonts beach with its freshwater springs.
• Serra d'Irta Natural Park: walking and cycling routes from the lighthouse and Cala Blanca. In summer, car access to the park's coast requires a booking on the GVA Parcs Naturals app.
• Alcalà de Xivert, about 9 km away, with a market on Friday mornings and the 68 m octagonal bell tower of the church of San Juan Bautista.

Calypso compared with other town centre accommodation

This is how Calypso's score compares with other complexes in the Cargador and town centre area listed in this directory (weighted portal average, October 2026):

Calypso is among the best rated in the centre, behind ApartiaBeach, which has a very different profile (family-run and only Google reviews). Compared with Alcoceber Centro or Neptuno, which have more reviews, it stands out for its renovated flats and service.

When to go to the Calypso apartments

The climate is pleasant for much of the year: according to AEMET (Castelló-Almassora station, the nearest with published data), the annual average is around 17.5 °C and there are more than 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. In summer the average highs are around 29-30 °C and the sea is around 25 °C in high summer.

• July and August are the hottest and liveliest months: if you go then, book in advance.
• September keeps the sea at around 25 °C on average, and is a good option for couples and for anyone not tied to the school calendar.
• Spring and autumn (averages of about 16 and 19 °C) are ideal for the Serra d'Irta, hiking and cycling.
• The Fiestas Patronales of San Juan Bautista, the main ones, are held between August and September, and in October the Fira de la Tomata de Penjar takes place.

How to get to the Calypso apartments

• By car: AP-7, exit 44 (Alcossebre-Torreblanca), or N-340 and CV-142 to Alcossebre. The building is in the centre, near Cargador.
• Approximate distances: Castellón, about 50 km; Valencia, about 120 km; Zaragoza, about 255 km; Madrid, about 465 km.
• Airports: Castellón (about 22 km), Valencia (about 123 km), Reus (about 145 km) and Barcelona (about 230 km).
• By train: Alcalà de Xivert station, about 10 km away.
• By bus: AMSA (Autos Mediterráneo), Avanza (from Madrid) and HIFE (from Castellón, Valencia and Zaragoza) lines reach Alcossebre.

More details in getting to Alcocéber.

Casa Azahar alternatives near Calypso

Casa Azahar does not manage the Calypso building. In the same town centre you have these options from the agency, some with the services not mentioned here:

• Mare Nostrum Apartments: in the centre, 2 minutes from Cargador, with a shared pool, sun terrace and lift.
• Bovalar Apartments: central, a few minutes from Cargador, with a lift, garden, sun terrace and pool.
• Residencial Al Andalus: about 7 minutes from Cargador, with a large garden, an adult and children's pool and paid parking.

No Casa Azahar building accepts pets.

In the directory you will also find, a few steps away, ApartiaBeach and Alcoceber Centro Apartments, and the full list of complexes.