The San Antonio apartments (also APCOSTAS San Antonio or San Antonio Mar) form a residence with a pool in the Capicorb area, on the southern coast of the municipality of Alcalà de Xivert. They are outside the urban centre of Alcossebre, south of the Manyetes and Serradal beaches, in a natural setting by the sea. It is mainly run by APCOSTAS (Bertur also markets it). It is not managed by Casa Azahar; this page is informative and independent.
Where is Residencial San Antonio?
Residencial San Antonio is in Capicorb, the southernmost stretch of coast in Alcalà de Xivert (Castellón), south of Alcossebre. It is not part of the built-up town: it is a quiet, open area, with the sea and a pebble beach a few steps away, according to guests.
The nearest documented beaches, to the north, are:
- Serradal / L'Estany: 1,600 m of pebbles, a very natural beach with a small delta where the San Miguel river reaches the sea. In the L'Estany sector there is a signposted area for dogs.
- Manyetes / Tropicana: about 400 m, with sand to the north and pebbles to the south, dunes and a quiet atmosphere; it has a Blue Flag (2026).
For the town beaches of fine sand with all services (El Cargador, La Romana, El Moro) you need to drive to Alcossebre.
A local detail: in July Capicorb celebrates its Sant Antoni fiesta.
Advantages of the area:
- Plenty of peace and nature, by the sea.
- Views and a beach a few steps away.
Drawbacks:
- It is far from the town: guests agree that a car is essential.
- The nearest beach is pebbles, not sand.
What is Residencial San Antonio like?
San Antonio is a residence with an adult pool and a children's pool. According to the portals, it also has:
- A restaurant, a bar and a cafeteria.
- Private parking.
- Wifi (8.5 on Booking).
- Optional air conditioning.
The apartments are described as spacious and inexpensive, and the reception and maintenance team get good comments for their friendliness.
Reviews of Residencial San Antonio
7.3/10 weighted average across booking sites · 1266 reviews
| Website | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Booking.com | 7.4/10 | 1155 |
| 3.2/5 | 25 | |
| Tripadvisor | 2.5/5 | 27 |
| Atrápalo | 5.6/10 | 11 |
| Central de Reservas | 7.7/10 | 48 |
Public scores from each website, checked on octubre de 2026. They may have changed; see the source for the current score.
San Antonio is one of the complexes with the most reviews in the area: more than 1,150 on Booking alone. But the most striking thing is the difference between portals:
- Booking (7.4/10, 1,155 reviews) and Central de Reservas (7.7/10, 48) give it a medium-high pass mark, strongly influenced by the price: value for money gets 8.0 on Booking and 8.7 on Central de Reservas.
- TripAdvisor (2.5/5, 27 reviews) and Google (3.2/5, 25) are much more critical of the condition of the facilities.
- Atrápalo comes in at 5.6/10 from 11 reviews.
The weighted average is 7.3 out of 10 from 1,266 reviews, heavily shaped by the weight of Booking. The Expedia listing is for one specific apartment (one bedroom) and has no comments.
What guests like most. The best sub-scores are staff (8.2 on Booking; service, 8.6 on Central de Reservas) and value for money. Guests highlight:
- the very quiet natural setting, by the sea;
- the adult pool and the children's pool;
- spacious apartments at a reasonable price;
- the views and the beach a few steps away;
- the friendliness of reception and maintenance.
What is criticised. The lowest sub-scores are comfort (7.0) and facilities (7.1) on Booking, and cleanliness (6.8) on Central de Reservas. Some guests point out:
- dated facilities that need renovating;
- old, uncomfortable sofas and mattresses;
- worn or rusty kitchenware;
- uneven cleanliness;
- the distance from the town, which means you have to use the car;
- noise between neighbours.
In short, San Antonio is regarded as a budget-friendly, quiet option by the sea; those looking for modern facilities tend to score it low, and those who put price and setting first tend to give it a pass.
Our verdict
Strengths
- A natural, quiet setting, with the sea a few steps away.
- An adult and a children's pool, plus a restaurant and bar in the complex.
- Well-rated value for money.
- Private parking.
Weak points (according to the reviews)
- Facilities and furniture that need renovating.
- Far from Alcossebre and the sandy beaches.
- Uneven cleanliness according to some guests.
Who is it ideal for?
- Couples and families with a car who put price and peace and quiet first.
- Solo travellers looking to switch off by the sea.
- Anyone who wants a restaurant and bar in the complex itself, as it is far from the town.
- Less suitable for anyone without a car or looking for a sandy beach and a town atmosphere.
Tips if you are interested in San Antonio
- Come by car: it is essential for getting to Alcossebre, the sandy beaches or the supermarket.
- Set your expectations: the reviews describe it as simple, with facilities that could be better, but good value for money.
- Ask about the air conditioning, which according to the portals is optional.
- Bring water shoes if you are going to swim at the nearby pebble beach.
What to do near Capicorb
From Capicorb, the closest are the natural beaches of Serradal / L'Estany and Manyetes. By car you reach Alcossebre and its Blue Flag town beaches:
- El Moro: 300 m of fine sand between rocks, with lifeguards, showers and toilets.
- La Romana beach: 500 m of fine sand, accessible.
- El Cargador beach: the main one, 850 m of fine sand and fully accessible, with a Blue Flag every year since 1987.
You can also visit Alcalà de Xivert, with the church of San Juan Bautista and its 68 m octagonal bell tower, and its Friday morning market. North of Alcossebre begins the Serra d'Irta Natural Park, with about 12 km of unspoilt coastline as far as Peñíscola, walking routes and the Ruta del Cranc for bikes. Xivert castle, of Muslim origin and modified by the Templars, can be visited on route 3 (7.7 km, medium difficulty).
For a day trip, Torreblanca is about 9 km from Alcossebre, and the Aquarama water park in Benicàssim about 35 km.
The nearby beaches at a glance
If you are staying in Capicorb, this table helps you choose a beach according to what you are looking for (data from the Alcossebre tourist office and Turisme Comunitat Valenciana):
| Beach | Size | Type | Services and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serradal / L'Estany | 1,600 × 60 m | Pebbles | Very natural; dog area at L'Estany |
| Manyetes / Tropicana | 400 × 35 m | Sand to the north, pebbles to the south | Dunes, quiet atmosphere, Blue Flag (2026) |
| Tres Platges | 400 × 35 m | Fine sand and pebbles | Three coves; unsupervised bathing |
| El Moro | 300 × 30 m | Fine sand between rocks | Lifeguards, showers, toilets |
| Romana | 500 × 40 m | Fine sand | Accessible, Senda Litoral |
| Cargador | 850 × 70 m | Fine sand | Fully accessible, Blue Flag since 1987 |
With small children, the most convenient are the town beaches with lifeguards (El Moro, Romana and Cargador).
When to go to San Antonio
The Capicorb setting is best enjoyed in good weather: in summer the average is around 24.5 °C and the sea is around 25 °C. Anyone looking for a good price and peace and quiet will find a good balance in June and September, and spring and autumn (averages of 16 to 19 °C, with more than 2,700 hours of sunshine a year according to AEMET) are pleasant times for walking along the coast and visiting Alcalà de Xivert or the Serra d'Irta.
How to get there
From the AP-7 (exit 44, Alcossebre-Torreblanca) or the N-340, head for the southern coast of Alcalà de Xivert, in the Capicorb area, south of Alcossebre.
- Airports: Castellón (about 22 km from Alcossebre), Valencia (about 123 km), Reus (about 145 km) and Barcelona (about 230 km).
- Train: Alcalà de Xivert station, with regional trains to Valencia and Barcelona.
- By car: Zaragoza, about 255 km from Alcossebre; Madrid, about 465 km. More in how to get to Alcocéber by car.
Casa Azahar alternatives near San Antonio
If you would rather stay within Alcossebre, near the sandy beaches, Casa Azahar (a local agency that does not manage San Antonio) has these buildings in the south of the town:
- Residencial Casablanca: right on the front line of La Romana beach, with sea views and a seasonal pool.
- Apartamentos Nova Romana: next to La Romana beach, with a pool for adults and children and a garden.
- Residencial Al Andalus: about 7 minutes from El Cargador, with pools and a large garden.
You can also see the page for the Alcossebre Sea Experience aparthotel, next to La Romana beach, or the directory of Alcocéber complexes.