The Porta Mediterránea apartments in Alcossebre are right in the centre of the town, in the Cargador area. It is a quiet residence with a communal pool and terraces overlooking it, with the advantage of having the shops, restaurants and the main beach a few minutes' walk away. On the portals it appears as Residencial Porta Mediterrània, Porta Mediterranea Altamar or Porta Mediterranea Casa Azahar, because several operators rent it.
Casa Azahar is one of them, but at the moment it has no apartments available at Porta Mediterránea, so we do not offer bookings here. At the end we suggest Casa Azahar buildings in the same area.
To avoid confusion: the property developer Porta Mediterránea Homes, which appears on Google, is a different company with no connection to this apartment residence.
Where Residencial Porta Mediterrània in Alcossebre is
Porta Mediterránea is in the Cargador and centre area of Alcossebre. Guests describe it as a central place, surrounded by shops and restaurants and about 5 minutes from the beach, and note that parking in the surrounding streets is easy.
The reference beach is Carregador or Cargador:
- About 850 metres long and 70 wide, with fine sand.
- Dune system with a colony of sea lilies.
- Fully accessible, with a promenade, sailing club and paddle surf hire.
- Blue Flag every year since 1987.
Advantages of the area: everything on foot, from the supermarket to the ice-cream parlour, and the most complete beach in the town a short walk away. Drawbacks: in the middle of August the centre has quite a lively atmosphere until late; if you are looking for total silence, the residential areas in the south or Las Fuentes are quieter.
What Residencial Porta Mediterránea is like
Porta Mediterránea is a residence with a pool in the town centre. What guests highlight:
- A quiet complex with an uncrowded pool.
- Terraces overlooking the pool.
- Clean apartments.
- Easy parking in the surrounding streets.
As for climate control, the reviews mention air conditioning at an extra charge and only in one bedroom, and ceiling fans. As in any residence with several owners and operators, the homes are not all the same: some guests mention old units that have not been renovated.
The buildings managed by Casa Azahar do not accept pets.
What guests think of Porta Mediterránea
7.7/10 weighted average across booking sites · 17 reviews
| Website | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Booking.com | 7.7/10 | 17 |
Public scores from each website, checked on octubre de 2026. They may have changed; see the source for the current score.
The only listing with reviews is the one on Booking, in the name of Lloguers Altamar, another operator in the residence. The ratings therefore describe its apartments and its service, not those of Casa Azahar. The Atrápalo listing (Apartamentos Porta Mediterranea Casa Azahar) exists, but has no reviews, and on Google Maps there is no listing for the residence.
The Booking sub-scores are quite even, all between 8.0 and 8.4: cleanliness, 8.4; location and comfort, 8.2; facilities, staff and value for money, 8.0.
What guests like most:
- The central location, surrounded by shops and restaurants and about 5 minutes from the beach.
- The calm of the complex and an uncrowded pool.
- The terraces overlooking the pool.
- The cleanliness of the apartments.
- How easy it is to park in the surrounding streets.
What could be improved:
- Air conditioning at an extra charge and only in one bedroom.
- Limited kitchenware and basics, such as toilet paper, soap or salt.
- Worn pillows and mattresses.
- Broken or missing fans in some units.
- Some old homes that have not been renovated.
The guest profile is Spanish families and couples.
Our assessment
Strengths
- Central location: beach, shops and restaurants on foot.
- Quiet pool and terraces facing it.
- Easy parking in the area, according to guests.
Weaknesses
- Limited climate control: air conditioning at an extra charge and in only one bedroom in the units reviewed.
- Basic equipment and some homes not renovated.
- Few reviews, all from a single operator.
Who is it ideal for? For couples and families who want to holiday without a car, with the centre and Cargador beach at hand and a quiet pool for the hottest hours.
Porta Mediterránea and Casa Azahar: availability
Casa Azahar manages apartments in Porta Mediterránea, but right now it has none available to book. If you are looking specifically for an apartment in the centre of Alcossebre, the most practical thing is to look at the Casa Azahar buildings in Cargador listed below, or to check again later on the Casa Azahar rentals website.
When to go to Porta Mediterránea
Alcossebre has a mild Mediterranean climate: according to the AEMET normals for the Castelló-Almassora station, the average is around 24.5 °C in summer, with highs of 29-30 °C, about 16 °C in spring and about 19 °C in autumn, and it has more than 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sea is around 25 °C in high summer.
There is always something going on in the centre of Alcossebre, but each season has its charm. In July and August the residence's quiet pool is a good refuge in the middle of the day, and the Tuesday market, which runs from May to October, is a short walk away. Bear in mind that, according to the reviews, air conditioning is at an extra charge and only in one bedroom. In June and September the heat eases and it is easy to find a spot on Cargador beach. In spring and autumn the centre keeps restaurants and shops open, ideal for short getaways at Easter, at the Food Fair or at the Fira de la Tomata de Penjar in October.
Surroundings and things to do
- Cargador beach and promenade, about 5 minutes away.
- Senda Litoral to Romana beach, along the wooden boardwalk.
- Weekly summer market next to the promenade and, on Fridays, a market in Alcalà de Xivert, about 9 km away.
- Las Fuentes marina, with the Alcossebre Sailing Club and diving trips to the Columbretes Islands.
- Serra d'Irta Natural Park: from Cala Blanca and the lighthouse start route 2 (12.8 km, low difficulty) and the Ruta del Cranc by mountain bike (13.2 km) to Peñíscola. In summer, driving to the park's coast requires booking a space in the GVA Parcs Naturals app.
- Local food: tomata de penjar from Alcalà de Xivert, suquet de peix or oven-baked rice, in the restaurants in the centre.
Getting around from Porta Mediterránea
The great advantage of this residence is that almost everything can be done on foot. Cargador beach is about 5 minutes away, and from there the promenade leads north to Las Fuentes beach and the marina, and south, along the Senda Litoral boardwalk, to Romana beach. For excursions, the car is still the most practical: the Sierra de Irta begins at Cala Blanca, north of the town; Alcalà de Xivert is about 9 km away, Torreblanca another 9 and Peñíscola about 32 km by road. There are also AMSA, Avanza and HIFE buses to Castellón, Valencia, Zaragoza and Madrid.
Getting to Porta Mediterránea
- By car: AP-7, exit 44 (Alcossebre-Torreblanca), or N-340 and then the CV-142 to Alcossebre; in the town, continue towards the centre and Cargador beach.
- By train: Alcalà de Xivert station, about 10 km away, with regional trains to Valencia and Barcelona.
- By bus: AMSA, Avanza (from Madrid) and HIFE (Castellón, Valencia and Zaragoza) lines.
- By air: Castellón, about 22 km (about 25 min); Valencia, about 123 km (approx. 1 h 30 min).
More details in the guide to getting to Alcossebre by car.
In summary
In short: Porta Mediterránea is a central residence with a quiet pool, about 5 minutes from Cargador beach and surrounded by shops and restaurants. Its reviews, from an operator other than Casa Azahar, value the location and cleanliness and ask for better climate control and equipment. Casa Azahar has no availability there for now.
Nearby alternatives with Casa Azahar
Casa Azahar buildings in the Cargador and centre area:
- Mare Nostrum Apartments: right in the centre, about 2 minutes from Cargador, with a lift, shared pool and sun terrace; three-bedroom apartments.
- Bovalar Apartments: central, a few minutes from the beach, with a lift, garden, sun terrace and an adults' and children's pool.
- Ibiza Apartments: on the Cargador promenade, with sea views and a restaurant area all around.
In the same area you have the pages for the Don Pedro apartments and Residencial Parque Azahar II, and all the others in the directory of Alcossebre complexes. For long stays, see the article on renting by the week or fortnight.