The Fuentemar apartments in Alcossebre are in the Las Fuentes area, a short walk from the beach and the marina. It is a building with several agencies: Casa Azahar manages some of the apartments and other local agencies, such as Albert Villas or Lloguers Altamar, market other units. On this page you will find its location, what the complex is like, what scores it has on each portal (and which agency each one belongs to) and our assessment.
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Where the Fuentemar apartments are
Fuentemar is in the Las Fuentes area, north of the centre of Alcossebre (Alcalà de Xivert, Castellón). Guests put Las Fuentes beach and the restaurants about 5 minutes on foot away. One of the Atrápalo listings says the building is on Plaza Tanduay.
Las Fuentes beach (Les Fonts) is an urban beach of fine sand about 400 metres long, next to the marina. Freshwater springs rise from the sand, coming from an ancient aquifer, and in season it has lifeguards, toilets, showers, ramps, a children's area and equipment hire.
Advantages of the area: it is a quiet area, as guests highlight, with restaurants and services nearby and the marina a short stroll away.
Drawbacks: it is not on the front line, so you have to walk a few minutes to reach the sand.
What the Fuentemar complex is like
Fuentemar is a block of apartments with generous shared areas. According to the published reviews, the most striking thing about the complex is its outdoor facilities:
- Two large pools, with a lifeguard.
- Showers and toilets next to the pool area.
- A garden in the shared areas.
- Wifi.
The apartments have a kitchen and many have a terrace. Several guests highlight spacious terraces and fully equipped kitchens in some units. Others, by contrast, stayed in interior, small or mezzanine units without a balcony, so the experience depends quite a lot on the apartment. The building is described as a block with sea views, although not all units will have them: check the listing for each apartment.
Climate control is by fans: the apartments do not have air conditioning, something that appears in a good share of the summer reviews.
What guests say about Fuentemar
These are the building's public scores on each portal:
7.1/10 weighted average across booking sites · 54 reviews
| Website | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Booking.com | 6.7/10 | 29 |
| Atrápalo | 7.3/10 | 17 |
| Central de Reservas | 8.1/10 | 8 |
Public scores from each website, checked on octubre de 2026. They may have changed; see the source for the current score.
To interpret the table properly, it helps to know where each score comes from:
- Booking (6.7 from 29 reviews) corresponds to the Casa Azahar listing and is the most direct reference for its apartments.
- Atrápalo (7.3 from 17) corresponds to "Apartamento Fuente Mar Lloguers Altamar", that is, to another agency in the same building. There, location is the best-rated aspect, at 8.2.
- Central de Reservas (8.1 from 8) gathers old reviews, from 2009 to 2015, which reflect an earlier stage of the building.
Google only shows a listing called "Edificio Fuentemar II" with no reviews, and there is no TripAdvisor listing.
What guests like most
On Booking, the highest sub-scores are location, cleanliness and staff (7.8 each). The positive themes that keep coming up:
- The large pools with a lifeguard, showers and toilets.
- The proximity: about 5 minutes on foot to Las Fuentes beach and the restaurants.
- The quiet of the area.
- The good service from the agency.
- A spacious terrace and a fully equipped kitchen in some units.
What could be improved
The lowest sub-scores on Booking are comfort (6.3) and value for money (6.8). The criticisms that appear most:
- No air conditioning, only fans.
- A broken sofa bed in one case and uncomfortable mattresses or pillows.
- Interior units, small ones or mezzanines without a balcony.
- No clothes airer for towels.
- Check-in problems, with keys or towels.
Those who review are mostly solo travellers, families or couples, of Spanish origin.
Our assessment of Fuentemar
Fuentemar offers very complete shared areas, with two supervised pools, and a quiet setting, but with uneven interiors and no air conditioning.
Strengths
- Two large pools with a lifeguard, showers and toilets.
- A quiet area about 5 minutes from Las Fuentes beach.
- Good service from the agency, according to reviews.
- Some units with a spacious terrace and a fully equipped kitchen.
Weaknesses
- No air conditioning: fans fall short in the height of summer for some guests.
- Big differences between units: some interior or without a balcony.
- Comfort (beds, sofa bed) could be better.
Who it is ideal for
- Families with children who put a supervised pool first.
- Couples and solo travellers looking for peace and quiet near the beach.
- Stays in June, September or autumn, when the heat is not a problem.
Less recommended for anyone who needs air conditioning in July and August. No Casa Azahar building, Fuentemar included, accepts pets.
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Fuentemar compared with other Las Fuentes complexes
If you are comparing options in the same area, this table sums up what the listings and reviews say about five Las Fuentes complexes that have a page in this directory:
| Complex | Distance to the beach | Pool | Air conditioning | Average portal score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuentemar | About 5 minutes on foot | Two, with a lifeguard | No, fans | 7.1 (54 reviews) |
| Marino | Direct access to the promenade | Adult and children's | Depends on the unit | 8.0 (191) |
| Fontana Real | Direct access to the beach | Yes | Yes | 8.5 (28) |
| Arcos I | About 185 m | Adult and children's | In many units, living room only | 6.9 (99) |
| Tres Carabelas | Next to the beach, facing the sea | Yes | No, ceiling fans | 8.2 (34) |
The practical conclusion is simple: Fuentemar competes on its pools and its quiet, while Marino and Fontana Real win on closeness to the sea and, in Fontana Real's case, on climate control. If a supervised pool weighs most in your decision, Fuentemar is a good candidate; if air conditioning does, look at other options.
Tips before booking at Fuentemar
- Ask about the unit's orientation: whether it is exterior, whether it has a balcony or terrace and which floor it is on.
- Confirm what the booking includes (towels, bed linen) to avoid surprises on arrival.
- Bring pegs or a small clothes airer if you plan to wash beach towels, because several guests missed having somewhere to hang them.
- Check the arrival time and how keys are collected so check-in is smooth.
- If you travel in summer and feel the heat, consider the air-conditioned alternatives in the area, such as Fontana Real.
When to go to Fuentemar
The pools are Fuentemar's big attraction, so its best time is the swimming season. In June and September the weather is kind, the sea is warm and the Las Fuentes area is quieter than in August. In July and August average maximum temperatures are around 29-30 °C, according to the reference climate data: that is when the lack of air conditioning is most noticeable.
In spring and autumn, with averages of 16 to 19 °C, the building is comfortable and it is a good time to combine the beach with hiking in the Serra d'Irta. If you are interested in a long stay, see our guide to weekly and fortnightly rentals in Alcocéber.
Around Fuentemar and things to do
- Las Fuentes beach, about 5 minutes away, with its freshwater springs.
- Las Fuentes marina: 283 berths and home of the Alcossebre Sailing Club, with a sailing school. Visits to the Columbretes Islands are organised from the marina.
- Cargador beach, in the centre, with an unbroken Blue Flag since 1987 and a seafront promenade.
- Serra d'Irta: route 2 starts at Cala Blanca, next to the lighthouse (12.8 km, easy), and the Ruta del Cranc follows the coastal track by bike towards Peñíscola (13.2 km). In summer, driving onto the park's coast requires booking a space in the GVA Parcs Naturals app.
- Food: arroz a la marinera, suquet de peix and almond sweets such as pastissets and rosegons.
How to get to the Fuentemar apartments
- By car: AP-7, exit 44 (Alcossebre-Torreblanca), or N-340 and CV-142. In Alcossebre, follow signs to Las Fuentes and the marina. From Zaragoza it is about 255 km and from Madrid about 465 km. Detailed route in how to drive to Alcocéber.
- By train:Alcalà de Xivert station, about 10 km away.
- By plane:Castellón about 22 km, Valencia about 123 km, Reus about 145 km and Barcelona about 230 km.
Nearby alternatives at Casa Azahar
In Las Fuentes, Casa Azahar manages other buildings that may suit you if Fuentemar does not convince you or has no dates:
- Fontana Real: a residence with a pool, lift, gardens and air conditioning, with access to Las Fuentes beach. See Fontana Real apartments. Full page: Fontana Real.
- Marino: on the front line, with direct access to the promenade, an adult pool and a children's pool and a pedestrian development. See Marino apartments. Full page: Marino.
- Fuente Sol: near the marina, with a tennis court, ping-pong and a seasonal pool; studios and one-bedroom apartments. See Fuente Sol apartments.
You can also see the pages for Arcos I and Tres Carabelas, and the full directory of Alcocéber complexes.