Magic World: the complete guide (formerly Marina d'Or)

What is Magic World, and why was it formerly called Marina d'Or?

Magic World is the current name of this resort located next to Oropesa del Mar, in the province of Castellón (Valencian Community), known for years as Marina d'Or Ciudad de Vacaciones. You'll often see the former name spelled in different ways — Marina d'Or, MarinadOr, Marina dOr — and many visitors still search for it that way, even though the brand has changed to Magic World.

From Marina d'Or to Magic World: a new chapter

The name change came in January 2024, when the resort's new owners — Grupo Fuertes and the hotel chain Magic Costa Blanca (now Magic Hotel Group) — unveiled the Magic World brand at the Madrid International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR), as part of a renovation plan that initially topped €40 million.

As part of that renovation, three of the resort's former hotels were transformed into themed accommodations: Hotel Magic Sports (formerly Gran Duque), sports-themed with its own water park; Hotel Magic Games (formerly Marina d'Or Playa), inspired by video games and board games; and Hotel Magic Fantasy (formerly Hotel Marina d'Or 3*), themed around fairy tales and magic, with the resort's own mascots such as the unicorn Colorete and the wizard Magbit. The former five-star spa hotel has been renovated as the Pontiana Thalasso Hotel.

Where exactly is it, and how do you get there?

The resort sits within the municipality of Oropesa del Mar. The distance from the town centre of Oropesa to Magic World is about 3 km by car and roughly 2 km on foot.

Magic World beach

Magic World's coastline is made up of Morro de Gos and Les Amplàries beaches, equipped in summer season with lifeguard posts, access points and services. Our apartment is right on the beachfront, next to Les Amplàries beach.

Leisure and parks

Magic World brings together several parks and leisure spaces designed especially for families: a children's play area, a water park, themed gardens and adventure zones, plus a seawater spa, one of the largest in Europe. The resort's gardens cover more than 100,000 m² and combine varied vegetation with rest areas and sports zones.

Magic World gardens

A stroll through more than 100,000 m² of the resort's gardens, with ponds, fountains, sculptures and rest areas by the sea.

Layout of the resort

Magic World is organised into several easily recognisable zones. Next to the beach is the Beach Club, with direct access to beachfront loungers and umbrellas. Around it are the resort's various water parks: Sports Water Park, Splash Adventure and Polinesia, plus the Magic Dinoland theme park and the children's space Play Zone Park (with its own pet area, Casa de las Mascotas). The Jardín Encantado (Enchanted Garden) is another of the resort's best-known landscaped spaces.

As for accommodation, Magic World has several hotels of its own (Magic Sports, Magic Inn, Magic Games, Magic Fantasy, among others) as well as apartment zones, like ours, spread around these facilities. A small tourist train, the Magic Express, also runs through the resort (from 9:00 a.m. to midnight, with stops along the beach promenade), though access is reserved for guests staying at the resort's hotels with the corresponding wristband — it is not included if you're staying in an apartment like ours.

An approximate diagram we put together ourselves (not to scale), based on the resort's general layout.

Keep in mind that, as a guest staying in an apartment (rather than one of the resort's hotels), access to some of these parks may require buying a separate ticket or day pass, since certain parks are only included for guests on an all-inclusive package at the resort's hotels. We recommend confirming current access conditions before your visit.

Can you visit with children and pets?

Yes. Magic World is especially geared towards family tourism, with children's play areas and activities designed for little ones. We also have apartments set aside for guests travelling with pets — just let us know when booking.

How to get to Magic World

By air — Castellón Airport is only about 20 minutes from Magic World. Valencia Airport (90 km), Reus (150 km) and Barcelona (250 km) are also within reach.

By car — direct access from the AP-7 motorway (exit 45) or from the N-340. 98 km from Valencia, 265 km from Barcelona and 435 km from Madrid.

By train — Oropesa del Mar and Castellón have long-distance train stops (Alvia, Talgo) from Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante, depending on the season.

Where to eat at Magic World

The resort has several themed restaurants facing the seafront promenade, each with its own address in Oropesa del Mar: Brisa di Mare (Italian cuisine, C/ Amplàries 3), Umi Yama (sushi, Paseo del Mediterráneo 103), La Flama (grill and rice dishes, Paseo del Mediterráneo) and Burger Bites (burgers, C/ Camilo José Cela 3). They typically open from late May to early November.

For something more casual there are also several options: the Aloha Beach Club right on the beachfront, the Sky Garden Roof Top with views over the resort, cafés such as Checkpoint or 2D Sketch Bar, the Williams chill-out terrace, an Irish pub and an ice-cream parlour next to the gardens.

Supermarkets

Within the resort itself there are convenience supermarkets such as Quesada Center (Avenida Central, next to Hotel Magic Sports), handy for a quick shop for food, drinks or beach gear. For a bigger shop, the two nearest chain supermarkets are just a few minutes away:

• Mercadona — Avenida Central, 11, Oropesa del Mar. Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (closed Sundays).
• Consum — Avenida la Plana, 109, Oropesa del Mar. Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Nightlife

In the evening, Magic World has several clubs and venues: Búho (magical-forest-themed pub, for guests over 21), H2O.Aqua and Seven (nightclubs), and the Cafetería Jardín, with live music within the resort's own gardens.

Shows and the carnival parade

In high season, Magic World puts on a different show every night (magic, acrobatics, circus, dance) at the Palacio D'Or, next to Hotel Magic Sports, usually starting around 9:00 p.m. On selected nights there is also a carnival-style parade along the resort's main street, with characters, music and dancing — free to watch for guests and for anyone simply strolling through the area.

Pontiana Thalasso spa

Magic World has a seawater spa, Pontiana Mediterranean Thalasso, with two areas: Pontiana Mar, the outdoor zone with a shallow pool and jacuzzis, included with any resort accommodation package, and Pontiana Club, the indoor thalasso area, reserved for guests on the Ultra All-Inclusive package (children from age 14).

Seasonal themed events

Throughout the year, Magic World organises several themed events that are also open to non-hotel guests via a separate ticket or day pass:

Halloween Magic World — from 14 September to 1 November, with a horror trail through the Jardín Encantado, costume contests and a special parade.

Oktoberfest — also from 14 September to 1 November, Bavarian-themed at the resort's Irish Pub.

Magic Play Fest — in May, dedicated to anime, video games and cosplay, with tournaments and meet-ups with cosplayers.

Magic Congress (Magic Festival) — between May and June, with magic shows, workshops and competitions.

Dates and programming are subject to change by the resort — we recommend confirming them before your visit.

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Frequently asked questions about Magic World

Are Magic World and Marina d'Or the same place?

Yes. Magic World is the current name of the resort formerly known as Marina d'Or.

How far is Magic World from the town of Oropesa del Mar?

About 3 km by car and roughly 2 km on foot.

What is the beach at Magic World called?

The beaches of Morro de Gos and Les Amplàries make up Magic World's coastline.

Is our apartment inside Magic World?

Yes, it's right on the beachfront, within the resort, next to Les Amplàries beach.

Is entry to the parks included when renting the apartment?

Not necessarily. Some parks (such as the water parks) are usually included only for guests on an all-inclusive package at the resort's hotels. Staying in our apartment, you may need to buy a separate ticket or day pass to access certain parks. We recommend confirming current conditions before your visit.

How do you get to Magic World by air?

The nearest airport is Castellón, about 20 minutes away. Valencia (90 km), Reus (150 km) and Barcelona (250 km) are also within reach.

Can I use the Magic Express train while staying in an apartment?

It's not included. Access to the Magic Express requires the wristband that proves you're staying at one of the resort's hotels; without it a €30 fine applies.

Where can you eat at Magic World?

There are several themed restaurants along the seafront promenade (Italian, sushi, grill and burgers) as well as beach clubs, cafés and bars within the resort.

Are there supermarkets near the apartment?

Yes. Within the resort itself there are convenience supermarkets such as Quesada Center, and just a few minutes away by car are Mercadona (Avenida Central, 11) and Consum (Avenida la Plana, 109), both in Oropesa del Mar.