Things to do in Benicàssim and Oropesa del Mar in August 2026: Bellver Blue Tech Zone event guide
Looking for things to do near Benicàssim and Oropesa del Mar in August 2026? Right on the seafront, next to both towns, Bellver Blue Tech Zone brings together a full month of concerts, sunset music, sport, wellness activities and even an event dedicated to the most eagerly awaited solar eclipse of the century.
Choose an activity type from the index or scroll down to the day-by-day schedule to see every event by date.
Valencia String Quartet concerts at Bosque
The outdoor string concert series at Bosque, in the Torre Bellver residential area, begins the previous evening (Thursday, 31 July) and continues every Thursday throughout August. Each performance reimagines a different musical world in a natural setting beside the Mediterranean.
- Thu 6, 20:00 · Cinema and Morricone · Valencia String Quartet · Bosque — details and booking
- Thu 13, 20:00 · The Beatles in Concert · Valencia String Quartet · Bosque — details and booking
- Thu 20, 20:00 · The Greatest Film Soundtracks of All Time · Valencia String Quartet · Bosque — details and booking
- Thu 27, 20:00 · Pop Divas · Valencia String Quartet · Bosque — details and booking
Sunset music and DJ sessions at Bosque
On Tuesday and Saturday evenings, Bosque becomes an open-air club from 18:00 to 23:00, with live performances and Afro, Deep, Tech and Pop House DJ sets. The perfect way to extend a day at the beach through to sunset.
- Sat 1, 18:00 · GENZ + Mabbi + Boix & Breakloop · Bosque — more information
- Tue 4, 18:00 · Matt DJ + Mabbi · Bosque — more information
- Sat 8, 18:00 · Cristina Guijarro + Mabbi · Bosque — more information
- Tue 11, 18:00 · Boix & Breakloop + Paul Treef · Bosque — more information
- Wed 12, 18:00 · Sinbikini + Mabbi · solar eclipse special · Bosque — more information
- Sat 15, 18:00 · The Twitters + Mabbi · Bosque — more information
- Tue 18, 18:00 · Cristina Guijarro + Feliciano · Bosque — more information
- Sat 22, 18:00 · Sergio Porcar + Paul Treef · Bosque — more information
Eclipse Day at Bosque · Wednesday, 12 August 2026
On 12 August 2026, Bosque becomes a meeting point for experiencing the total most eagerly awaited solar eclipse of the century: the first visible from mainland Spain in over one hundred years, with one of the longest periods of totality in the Valencian Community. We will broadcast it live on a giant screen, accompanied by music, live art and one and a half minutes of complete silence at the exact moment of totality.
Admission is free, with limited capacity. To secure your place or upgrade your experience, three options are available —Eclipse Pass, Eclipse Experience and Eclipse Total—; check what each option includes and book through the link.
The afternoon programme
17:00 h Doors open and talk by the Azul Marino Foundation (to be confirmed).
18:00 h DJ set and eclipse-inspired visuals.
18:37 h The countdown begins: “1 hour to go”.
19:37 h Live, full-screen broadcast of the eclipse.
20:00 h Live performance by the 7TEMPS Dance Academy.
20:31 h Complete silence for 1 minute and 36 seconds during totality.
20:31:53 h The music returns with a remix of “Total Eclipse of the Heart”.
21:00 h SIN BIKINI concert, the evening’s headline performance.
22:30 h Closing DJ set.
Wellness experiences
Yoga, sound healing, Pilates, meditation and mindful movement at Bosque and Hotel Masía Bellver. No previous experience is required, and all equipment is included.
Sound Healing in the Water · Roberto Regal
Wed 5 · 20:00 · Hotel Masía Bellver · 35 €
Lie on a floating mat in the pool, supported by the water, while Roberto Regal creates a soundscape using a gong, Tibetan singing bowls and handpan. All you need is swimwear; the organisers provide everything else.
View details and book ›Pilates Mindfulness: The Listening Body · Marcel Castillo
Sat 8 · 10:00 · Bosque · 30 €
Marcel Castillo combines the foundations of Pilates with mindfulness. Part of the session is performed blindfolded to heighten awareness of the body. No previous experience is required; wear comfortable clothing.
View details and book ›Yoga + Sound Healing · Roberto Regal
Fri 14 · 19:30 · Hotel Masía Bellver · 35 €
Two hours bringing movement, breathing and sound together: first, a Hatha Yoga practice guided by Roberto Regal, followed by a sound bath with gong, Tibetan singing bowls and handpan.
View details and book ›Barre & Dance · Ágata Ribes
Sat 15 · 10:00 · Bosque · price to be confirmed
A barre and dance session led by Ágata Ribes, combining strength, technique and movement. Wear comfortable clothing; equipment is included.
View details and book ›Yoga + Sound Healing · Roberto Regal
Wed 19 · 19:30 · Hotel Masía Bellver · 35 €
Two hours bringing movement, breathing and sound together: first, a Hatha Yoga practice guided by Roberto Regal, followed by a sound bath with gong, Tibetan singing bowls and handpan.
View details and book ›Meditation · Verónica Blume
Fri 21 · 09:00 · Bosque · price to be confirmed
A guided meditation practice with Verónica Blume to begin the day with calm and presence in Bosque’s natural surroundings.
View details and book ›Sunset Yoga · Verónica Blume
Fri 21 · 20:00 · Hotel Masía Bellver · price to be confirmed
A sunset yoga session with Verónica Blume at Hotel Masía Bellver, designed to end the day by reconnecting body and breath.
View details and book ›Sculpt Mat with 1 kg Weights · Poti Pilates
Sat 22 · 10:00 · Bosque · 25 €
A sculpt mat class with one-kilogram weights led by Poti Pilates, focusing on controlled, mindful work for the upper body, legs, glutes, core and back, followed by stretching and final relaxation.
View details and book ›Möksha: Ecstatic Dance (3rd edition)
Fri 28 · 20:00 · Bosque · 35 €
The third edition of Möksha begins with a yoga practice guided by Roberto Regal, followed by a DJ set by Rafa Saz for an ecstatic dance session without choreography, on the shores of the Mediterranean.
View details and book ›Release Your Fascia, Calm Your Mind
Sun 30 · 10:00 · Bosque · price to be confirmed
A morning dedicated to understanding the language of connective tissue and practising fascial release. Wear comfortable clothing; places are limited.
View details and book ›Paddleboarding trips + brunch
Guided paddleboarding trips on the Mediterranean for beginners and intermediate participants, lasting approximately one hour. They include a qualified instructor, board, paddle, life jacket and a safety and technique briefing. You can choose the option with brunch or the trip only. Bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection. Each departure requires a minimum of five participants and is confirmed no later than 24 hours beforehand. If the minimum is not reached, you may change the date free of charge or request a refund.
August dates (09:00, at Bosque):
Sat 1 · Sun 2 · Wed 5 · Fri 7 · Sun 9 · Wed 12 · Fri 14 · Sun 16 · Wed 19 · Fri 21 · Sun 23 · Wed 26 · Fri 28 · Sun 30
Cycling routes around Castellón
Cycling routes for discovering the coast and inland areas of Castellón—including Grao de Castellón, Torrenostra, Cabanes and the Desierto de las Palmas—for private groups of up to six people, departing from Hotel Masía Bellver. Choose a self-guided option or a private guide, select from different types of bicycle (electric mountain bike, electric road bike or road bike), and add brunch. After booking, the team will contact the group to confirm the route, bicycle and schedule.
August dates (09:00, departing from Hotel Masía Bellver):
Tue 4 · Thu 6 · Tue 11 · Thu 13 · Tue 18 · Thu 20 · Tue 25 · Thu 27
Location and directions
Bosque and Hotel Masía Bellver are located in the Torre Bellver residential area (Playetas de Bellver), on the seafront beside the Vía Verde del Mar, which connects Oropesa and Benicàssim. Administratively, they are within the municipality of Oropesa del Mar, immediately next to Benicàssim and very close to the Desierto de las Palmas Natural Park. The area is well connected to Castellón and Valencia airports.
Day-by-day schedule
Activity types: Sport Wellness Concert Music / DJ Science
Current prices and conditions are available on each event page.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Bellver events near Benicàssim held?
They are held at Bosque, in the Torre Bellver residential area, and at Hotel Masía Bellver. Both are within the municipality of Oropesa del Mar, immediately next to Benicàssim and on the seafront.
How do I book an activity?
Each event has its own page in Bellver’s online schedule, showing availability and booking options. In this guide, select “Book” or “View details” for any activity to access it directly.
Do I need previous paddleboarding experience?
No. The trips are suitable for beginners and intermediate participants. Before setting off, the instructor explains basic safety and technique, adapts the route to the group, and Bellver provides the board, paddle and life jacket.
What happens if a paddleboarding trip does not reach the minimum number of participants?
Each departure requires at least five participants and is confirmed no later than 24 hours beforehand. If the minimum is not reached, you may move your booking to another date free of charge or request a full refund.
How do the cycling routes work?
They are organised for private groups of up to six people, departing from Hotel Masía Bellver. You can choose a self-guided option or a private guide, select the type of bicycle and add brunch. After booking, the team will contact you to confirm the route and schedule.
Do the concerts and DJ sessions require paid admission?
Each Valencia String Quartet concert and each sunset music session has its own event page with admission conditions and pricing. Check the specific event page for confirmation.
Which wellness events are taking place in August?
Sound Healing in the Water, Pilates Mindfulness, Yoga + Sound Healing (two sessions), Barre & Dance, Meditation and Sunset Yoga with Verónica Blume, Sculpt Mat, Möksha: Ecstatic Dance, and a morning dedicated to fascial work. All share a focus on awareness, movement and connection with the surroundings.
Can the 12 August solar eclipse be viewed from Bellver?
The total eclipse on 12 August 2026 will occur with the Sun very low in the western sky. As Bosque faces the sea, direct viewing is limited. A science event with a live link to an observatory is therefore planned (provisional event, pending confirmation).
What clothing should I bring?
Wear comfortable clothing for yoga, Pilates, movement sessions and cycling. For paddleboarding, bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection. Bellver provides the specific technical equipment required for each activity.
