The Penyagolosa apartments in Alcossebre, also advertised as Penyagolosa 3000, are a simple rental option in the Romana beach area, with one feature that guests highlight: space, thanks to their spacious apartments and duplexes. This page independently summarises their location, what is known about the building and what the published reviews say.
Where the Penyagolosa apartments are
Penyagolosa is in the Romana beach area, south of the centre of Alcossebre. According to the portals where it is advertised, it is about 200 metres from Romana beach and about 800 metres from the centre; guests estimate about a 12-minute walk to the town. They describe the area as quiet. On Central de Reservas, the location scores 9.2 out of 10.
Romana beach is about 500 metres long and 40 wide, with fine sand, is accessible and has a Blue Flag in 2026. From there, the Senda Litoral, a wooden boardwalk, leads to Carregador beach, the main one in the town, with a promenade and an uninterrupted Blue Flag since 1987. To the south are El Moro beach, also with a Blue Flag, and the Tres Platges coves.
Advantages of the area:
- Beach very close, a short walk away.
- Quiet atmosphere, away from the bustle of the centre.
- Seafront walk to Carregador along the Senda Litoral.
Things to bear in mind:
- The centre is about a 12-minute walk away, according to guests.
- The building's exact coordinates are not verified on public maps; confirm the address with the operator when booking.
What the Penyagolosa apartments are like
According to the reviews and the portals, Penyagolosa is a block of apartments and duplexes, of relatively recent construction and with a communal pool. What is repeated most:
- Spacious apartments and duplexes, suitable for large families and groups.
- Well-equipped kitchen.
- Small pool, the most repeated negative comment.
Some guests also point out bathroom details, such as a shower with low water flow and no shelf. No other facilities are listed in the listings consulted.
What guests think of Penyagolosa
8.0/10 weighted average across booking sites · 9 reviews
| Website | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Atrápalo | 7.7/10 | 3 |
| Central de Reservas | 8.1/10 | 6 |
Public scores from each website, checked on octubre de 2026. They may have changed; see the source for the current score.
Penyagolosa has few reviews (9 across Atrápalo and Central de Reservas), and some are old, dating from 2012. The Tripadvisor listing has no reviews, and no listing has been found on Google, Booking or Expedia. The ratings are therefore indicative.
On Central de Reservas, the sub-scores are: location 9.2, services 8.5, price 8.2, facilities 7.8 and cleanliness 7.0.
What is most appreciated
- Proximity to the beach.
- Space: spacious apartments and duplexes, of relatively recent construction.
- Value for money.
- The quiet of the area.
- The well-equipped kitchen.
What some guests point out
- The pool is very small, a comment that is repeated.
- The town is about a 12-minute walk away.
- The shower, with low water flow and no shelf.
- Cleanliness, which could be better according to some reviews (7.0 on Central de Reservas).
Our assessment
With the available data, Penyagolosa is a practical option for groups and large families who want space and Romana beach a short walk away. The small pool and the cleanliness that could be better are the aspects that most qualify the experience, and the scarcity of recent reviews makes it advisable to ask about the current condition before booking.
Strengths
- About 200 m from Romana beach, which has a Blue Flag.
- Spacious apartments and duplexes, with an equipped kitchen.
- Good value for money according to guests.
- Quiet area.
Weaknesses, according to reviews
- Very small pool.
- Cleanliness could be better.
- Few reviews, some of them old.
Ideal for
- Large families who need several beds and space.
- Groups of friends looking for a duplex near the beach.
- Those who prefer the beach to the pool: with Romana so close, the small pool matters less.
Tips if you are staying at Penyagolosa
- Confirm the exact address and the key collection point with the operator.
- Ask whether the apartment is a duplex if you are travelling with older people or small children, because of the stairs.
- Plan around the beach rather than the pool: Romana, with fine sand and accessible, is a short walk away.
- Check the date of the reviews you read, because some are more than ten years old.
Surroundings and things to do from Romana beach
- Beaches: Romana, about 200 m away; Carregador, along the Senda Litoral; El Moro and Tres Platges, to the south.
- Market: on Tuesdays, from May to October, in the promenade area.
- Water sports: sailing club and paddle surf at Carregador; sailing school and diving trips to the Columbretes Islands from the Las Fuentes marina.
- Serra d'Irta: to the north of the town, from the lighthouse and Cala Blanca, start route 2 to Cala Cubanita (12.8 km, low difficulty) and the Ruta del Cranc by bike to Peñíscola (13.2 km). In summer, driving to the park's coast requires booking in the GVA Parcs Naturals app.
- Food: tomata de penjar from Alcalà de Xivert, oven-baked rice and suquet de peix.
Getting to the Penyagolosa apartments
Via the AP-7, exit 44 (Alcossebre-Torreblanca), or via the N-340 and the CV-142 to the coast. The Romana beach area is south of the centre of Alcossebre.
- Zaragoza: about 255 km (approx. 3 h 30 min).
- Madrid: about 465 km (approx. 5 h 15 min).
- Bilbao: about 565 km (approx. 6 h 45 min).
- Airports: Castellón (~22 km), Valencia (~123 km), Reus (~145 km) and Barcelona (~230 km).
- Train: Alcalà de Xivert station, about 10 km away.
More information in how to get to Alcossebre by car.
How to book
The Penyagolosa apartments are marketed by Apartamentos 3000, and are advertised on portals such as Atrápalo and Central de Reservas. This website is an independent directory: it does not handle bookings in this building and has no relationship with its operator.
Casa Azahar alternatives near Penyagolosa
If you are looking for an apartment in the Romana beach area with a local agency, Casa Azahar manages these buildings (none accepts pets):
- Residencial Casablanca: on the very front line of Romana beach, with a seasonal pool and 2- and 3-bedroom apartments for up to 7 people.
- Nova Romana Apartments: in the Romana beach area, with a garden and a pool for adults and children; 1- and 3-bedroom apartments.
- Residencial Al Andalus: about 7 minutes from Carregador, with a large garden and an adults' and children's pool.
See all Casa Azahar apartments
In the same area you have the pages for Residencial Casablanca and the Atenea Playa Romana apartments; and further south, Residencial Alcalà Blau. All in the directory of complexes.