Feeling lost among the neverending flood of grains of sand in Benicàssim? Take a break and visit few places nearby. You won't regret it!
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
La que es una de las ciudades menos conocidas de España, tiene buenas playas, excelentes arroces, naranjas, buen clima, al lado el Parque Natural del Desierto de las Palmas y, enfrente, las islas Columbretes.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
In recent times, Club Deportivo Castellón has been forced to live in the shadow of Villarreal CF. If the Footballing Public’s fawning at the Yellow Submarine’s exploits wasn’t bad…
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Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Let me share with you more great places for hiking in Castellon - La Senda Del Rio in Teresa and El Sargal in Viver. While August in The Valencia Region has
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
As you might have guessed from my Twitter and IG - this August for my family has been all about hiking in Castellon and discovering new trails near Valencia.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Image 13 of 17 from gallery of BF House / OAB + ADI. Photograph by Joan Guillamat
Recently I was lucky enough to be invited to the Castellón province of Spain by the Castellón tourist board. This area of Spain, north of Valencia is often referred to as Castellón Costa Azahar. With a temperate climate all year round it's a fantastic area to visit if you like fine sandy beaches, natural parks, historic old towns, gastronomic food and mountainous castles. I spent three days here with a fabulous group of bloggers and influencers from Bristol and we had so much fun I wanted to share our exploits with my readers. Our first day was spent in the seaside resort of Peñíscola, where we discovered amazing seafood restaurants and an imposing castle on the hill, a filming location for Game Of Thrones. We then moved to the mountain town of Morella, known for its gourmet truffles, amazing views and fabulous history. This post is about our last day when we visited Castellón De La Plana and Benicàssim, another seaside resort with 6 kilometres of beautiful clean sand, which is known for the FIB music festival. After checking out of our hotel in Morella we boarded our minibus to the town of Castellón De La Plana. This town is the capital of the region and is worth a visit for the great shopping and fabulous architecture. The city was founded in the 13th century but there were settlers there for hundreds of years before that. The area is rich with wonderful architecture, just look at the tower on the left above. This is called El Fadri or Fadri Tower. It's a stand-alone bell tower of the Gothic Castellón De La Plana cathedral. Bult in the 14th century it is an octagonal building built in the Valencian Gothic style. The top photo is of Casino Antiguo, an eighteenth-century palace currently used for events. With its highly decorated windows, Casino Antiguo is a must-see for architecture lovers. We were in Castellón De La Plana to get ingredients for a paella which we would be making later, so our guide took us to Mercado Central or central market. When we were there we checked out the stalls selling meat for the paella, all with very fresh produce. The fruit and vegetables in the Mercado Central were exceptional too. All bursting with juiciness and vibrancy. We tried some cherries and they were some of the nicest I have ever had, not too tart just sweet and delicious. There were also stalls selling delicacies perfect for gifts and souvenirs including local olive oils, marmalade made with Valencia oranges and traditional sweets and biscuits. Our next stop was Mas Dels Doblons. This traditional farm and farmhouse has been made into a museum of Spanish living and culture. While we were here we saw how oranges were traditionally picked, sorted and pressed. Did you know that Valencia is one of the top exporters of oranges in the world? We also discovered how olive oil used to be made, in a massive stone press. The main reason we came was to see how paella was made authentically. Paella is believed to have originated from Valencia and was a labourers meal. The original recipe was made with what was on the land - rabbit, chicken, rice, green and white beans and snails as well as saffron. What, no seafood you may ask? Yes, seafood is a modern but tasty addition to a paella. Many of these farms were inland too with no access to the sea so that explains the lack of seafood in a traditional paella. The recipe made at Mas Del Doblons was made in the traditional style but did not have snails in (thankfully!). Even though I'm quite adventurous I am not sure if I would have eaten it with snails. Of course, we had to give the paella a stir to claim we had made it, complete with oversized hats! I asked our guide about the process of making paella in Spain and had the sense that it was the domain of men, similar to the way they take over the barbecue in the UK. Paella is a social occasion when chatting with friends and with a glass of wine or beer in hand. Made slowly and stirred gently, it's a dish to have on a Sunday with family and friends. The paella we had at Mas Dels Dobons was really incredibly filling and tasty. We were so full as we were treated to lots of delicious nibbles before our meal. As well as cured meats and cheeses we also tried Spanish tortilla and other tapas. Not much room for dessert even, but I managed the chocolate fondant pudding - well I had too didn't I? A trip to Mas Dels Doblon is highly recommended if you are interested in the Spanish history of food and local culture. It is open by appointment for visits to the museum and for food experiences such as paella making. If you need an English speaking guide Reser Tours a company based close by can help. So after dinner, we boarded our bus to our next stop Benicàssim. Our hotel was the Hotel Intur Orange, a large modern hotel with landscaped gardens and a great pool area. The modern style in this super clean hotel was excellent and this hotel would be a great choice if you are staying in Benicàssim for the FIB Festival, as it's a short ten-minute walk. The FIB Festival is a music festival held every year in July. I find breakfast before a day out exploring to be the best way to start the day. The hotel had an extensive breakfast buffet too which was very welcoming in the morning. I enjoyed the wide choice of hot and cold items, including pastries, cereals, fresh fruit, sausages and omelettes, and I got very excited when I spied the cake for breakfast! That afternoon we strolled the Ruta De La Villas. This area of Benicàssim has beautiful Belle Epoque villas along the seafront promenade. Many illustrious people lived here included the writer Ernest Hemingway. As we continued our stroll it started to get twilight but still, Voramar beach was buzzing with life, with families and couples enjoying the clean sand and each others company. Our meal that night was at Club Palasiet, a newly-opened restaurant, overlooking Voramar Beach. The food we had was very inventive and included octopus that melted in the mouth, tender local lamb and white bean stew and a dessert with green tea ice cream. With set menus from 25 euros and a wide range of A La Carte dishes, it's a fabulous place to go for food with a view. I had a great time in the Castellón region of Spain. It's an area of beautiful beaches, wonderful history, and amazing food. With a flight time of under two hours from Bristol airport to Castellón (Valencia) with Ryanair, you can be on the beach in no time enjoying the Spanish sun. Thanks to Heather from Heather On Her Travels, Emma from Ladies What Travel, Jenni from Travel To Recovery and Jane from Practically Perfect Mums for their company, humour, and lust for life. pin for later I was hosted by the Castellon tourist board, all activities, hotels, flights, and food were on a complimentary basis. Many thanks to them. Would you visit this area of Spain? What do you think of the activities we did?
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Let me share with you new routes for nature lovers I´ve discovered in the Province of Valencia. These are 10 epic hikes in Castellon you simply can´t miss.
Feeling lost among the neverending flood of grains of sand in Benicàssim? Take a break and visit few places nearby. You won't regret it!
