Castellón

Festival of the Virgin of the Helpless Alcala de Xivert Alcossebre

Festival of the Virgin of the Helpless Alcala de Xivert Alcossebre-Virgen de los Desamparados Festival Date: 10-05-2015 This is...

Sant Mateu Travel Guide

This inland town of Sant Mateu in the province of Castellon has been declared an object of cultural interest. The lovely town is embraced by almond and olive orchards, yet it’s only half an hour’s...

La Salzadella Travel Guide

Famous for its cherries, the little town of La Salzadella can be traced back to Iberian and Roman times. It gets its name from a large forest of willow trees located close to the town. Cherries are part of the...

Torreblanca Travel Guide

Located on Spain’s Orange Blossom Coast (Costa Azahar), Torreblanca is an old fishing village that has become modernised and is promoting itself as a growing tourism destination. Compared to some of the...

El Prat de Cabanes Natural Park

Declared a Natural Park in 1988, the Prat de Cabanes, is also recognised Internationally, as it’s included on the International list of wetlands. This is the main wetland of the province of Castellón,...

Traiguera Travel Guide

A typical Mediterranean town, Traiguera is best known for its beautiful, historical Font de la Salud – Fountain of Health. This gorgeous spot, which is steeped in history and religion, is 2km out of the...

Sant Rafael del Riu Travel Guide

It has taken me by surprise that I have fallen in love with this little village and its surrounding areas. The village of Sant Rafael del Ríu is a simple, authentic village where you can feel like you are...

Castellon de la Plana Travel Guide

Castellon de la Plana is a growing city, which has plenty to see and do, and also has its own marina – El Grao de Castellon, where there’s a casino and lots of lovely bars, restaurants and cafes....

Moncofa Travel Guide

Located only 50 km from Valencia town, you’ll find the pretty seaside town of Moncofa, which has Arabic roots. The population is a little under 6000, so in terms of a holiday destination it’s ideal...

Almassora Travel Guide

The name Almassora comes from the Latin word “mansio” which means stopping place or inn. Typically Mediterranean, the town is split by the river Mijares, and it mixes the modern with the old, the natural...

Alcala de Xivert-Alcossebre Carnival

The tradition for carnival time in Alcalà de Xivert-Alcossebre is that one weekend it is in Alcalà de Xivert and then the following weekend in Alcossebre. There are parades, masked balls and the burial of...

Morella Travel Guide

Travelling through truffle country, winding our way up the mountain road to Morella, I feel overcome by the lush, emerald green scenery, but nervous about the road as it rises up and becomes more precarious....

The Benefits Of Being By The Sea & 6 Lovely Fishing Towns

When I first started travelling, it was in much the same way that the average person does; getting away once or twice a year,...

Santa Magdalena de Pulpis Travel Guide

Not far from the coast, you’ll find the agricultural village of Santa Magdalena de Pulpis, set in the Sierra de Irta Natural Park, nestling between the mountain ranges of Sierra de les Talaies and Sierra...

Taller de Cuina Carmen Guillemot

It’s taken me almost a week to write something about this restaurant. Why – you may ask yourself, was it so terrible that I was stuck for something not too unkind to say about it – no, it was quite...

Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park

The Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park has a unique, magical landscape. As it’s flat, it is perfect for those who enjoy cycling, which in my humble opinion is a wonderful way to absorb its immense...

Festa San Sebastian Vinaros 20th January-Feast of Saint Sebastian Vinaros

Each year on the 20th January, the people of Vinaros celebrate the feast of their patron saint – Sebastian. 2014 will be the...

Els Ports National Park Catalonia

The dramatic, rugged landscape of Els Ports National Park stretches between the communities of Catalonia, Valencia and Aragon, taking up a total space of around 60,000 hectares. The majestic limestone massif...

Orange Blossom Coast During Orange Harvest Season

Want to discover some unspoilt areas of Spain? One of these is the Orange Blossom Coast – Costa Azahar, which has many beautiful...

Moli l’Abad Natural Park of Tinença de Benifassa

Could there possibly be any better way to start off the New Year than seeing striking scenery, in gorgeous company and finding fresh,...