Sierra Calderona Natural Park The mountain separates the basins of the rivers Palancia in the north and Turia in south. Its interior hides fascinating forests of oaks and white pines and various flora micro-reserves. The soils are rich and balanced in relation to the climate, vegetation and geological substrate. Plants of great botanical interest and the diverse wildlife of Sierra …
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Montanejos Hot Springs
Montanejos Hot Springs Montanejos is located at 418m. altitude in Alto Mijares, in the province of Castellon, in a mountainous area with rich landscape near the Serra d’Espadà. Because water is of central importance in Muslim culture and in this village sprouted dozens of springs, Arabs chose Montanejos to build thermal baths. The Arab Baths were relaxing places where people …
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El Saler Beach
El Saler Beach In the south of Valencia, at less than half an hour by car or by bus from the city center and within the limits of the Albufera Natural Park, El Saler is possibly one of the best beaches in the area. White sand, dunes, clean water and a gentle breeze are only few of the attributes of …
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Peñíscola Castle
Peñíscola Castle On the remains of an old Arab fortress, the Templar’s built this Romanesque work between 1294 and 1307. But its most important historical attribute is the fact that it shares with the Vatican and the Papal Palace in Avignon the privilege of having been a papal seat, one of the three that has existed throughout history. Pope Luna, …
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Cullera Castle
Cullera Castle On the top of the Cullera Mountain , the most emblematic historical monument in the region of the Jucar river, Cullera Castle is an impressive fortress built over the ruins of a Moorish castle. It was built during the Caliphate period (10th century ) with the purpose of controlling the coastline and the estuary of the Jucar river. …
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Xativa Castle
Xativa Castle The castle is divided into two zones, the so-called Castillo Menor (Castell Vell) and Castillo Mayor (Castell Nou). While the first is pre-Roman, Iberian and Carthaginian, the second is a Latin foundation. The dominant work in both of them is Arab and Christian, on the ancient pre-Roman and Roman foundations. The towers and walls have been dated from …
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Port Saplaya
Port Saplaya Known for its beaches, its unique buildings and harbor, Port Saplaya has earned the tourist nickname “Little Venice“. It is located in the eastern part of the municipality of Alboraya, about 5 km northern from Playa de la Malvarrosa. Very close to Valencia ( about 10 minutes by car ), Port Saplaya is ideal both for romantic couples …
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Albufera Natural Park
Albufera Natural Park Albufera is a shallow coastal lagoon easy accessible from Valencia, situated around 11 km south of the city. It is the largest lake in Spain and one of the most important wetlands on the Iberian peninsula. Declared a Natural Park in 1986, Albufera is known for its large variety of birds such as red duck, the white …
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