Museums in Oropesa del Mar - playing cards and outdoor sculptures

The museums in Oropesa del Mar are great to check out during your trip to this part of Castellón. After a busy day doing watersports off the Mediterranean coast, hiking or cycling along Vía Verde del Mar or chilling out on La Renegà Beach, a visit to a local museum is just what’s needed for a fix of culture. Join us on a tour of two of the coastal town’s most interesting museums. 

Oropesa del Mar’s Playing Cards Museum

Opened by an enthusiastic card player, this museum of playing cards boasts an impressive collection of 16,000 decks, alongside other beloved games like ludo, dominoes, chess and darts. See if you can find the deck of cards that dates back to the 16th century, highlighting the long history and deep roots of the game. The museum is brimming with fascinating facts.

Another fascinating highlight of this curious museum in Oropesa del Mar is its Guinness World Record-holding deck of cards, the largest in the world, with each card measuring nearly a metre in height. Plus, you’ll have the chance to admire the traditional moulds and machines once used to craft these games. For any keen board gamers out there, this is a great place to spend the afternoon nerding out. 

Oropesa del Mar’s Open-air Sculpture Museum

Our next recommendation for things to see in Oropesa del Mar is its collection of outdoor sculptures. The artworks are spread throughout different locations, so go on a walk through the town’s winding streets and peaceful plazas to see if you can find them. The weather in Oropesa del Mar is pleasant all year round, making this the perfect cultural activity as you enjoy the refreshing sea breeze.

To close the trip, visit the Oropesa del Mar Museum and admire the impressive display of local historical artefacts which offer an insight into this pretty Mediterranean destination. And of course, make sure to visit the castle before you leave.