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Marina D'Or is surrounded by many great places for your days out. Many of the towns and villages have some great Festivals and lovely markets and well worth visiting. Below are just a few places starting with those closest to Marina D'Or: |
| Benicassim
Benicassim is a coastal town approximately 11km south of Marina D'Or along the coast. It has a population of around 15,000 people, however during the summer months Benicassim swells with an influx of tourists bringing this figure up considerably. Benicassim is best known for being an upmarket Mediterranean destination and for its International Music Festival, widely considered to be an important indie music event. From Marina D`Or there is a regular shuttle service (every half hour) to the festival site. 13 km north of Castellón and protected by Oropesa del Mar’s cape, Benicàssim town on Costa del Azahar shines with its own light (stolen from the sun), seducing more and more visitors from all over the world... more Las Palmas Desert Located 10km west of Marina d'Or, is home to the Carmelite convent where a famous distilled spirit is made from local herbs.... more San José Caves - Located in the Vall d'Uxo, 50km from Marina d'Or, it is the largest navigable underground river in Europe.... more Oropesa Del Mar Oropesa meets all the requirements of a first-class tourist destination. It is situated near Castellón (22 km) and within the Prat de Cabanes-Torreblanca Park and Oropesa mountain range and favours good weather all year round. Here the Mediterranean is crystal clear, with fine sand beaches and whimsical coves.... more Peñíscola Peñíscola, “town by the sea”, consists of fortified old quarters rising out of the sea to form almost an island of incredible beauty... more Castellón de la Plana 20km south of Marina d'Or, the capital of the Province has a town hall from the XVIIIth century, the co-cathedral, the bell tower, a lively marketplace and a planetarium in its centre. The province of Castellón stretches 112 km along the Mediterranean coast of Spain forming the so-called Costa Azahar. Castellón is one of the most mountainous provinces in the whole of Spain and offers countless opportunities for travellers who enjoy rural tourism, mountain walks, sleepy villages.... more Delta del Ebro This nature park is in Tarragona, 85km north of Marina d'Or, and it is the largest aquatic environment in the Mediterranean with 325 different species of birds, making an excursion that can be enjoyed by all the family. The Ebro Delta is a Natural Park. Parts of the area are also designated as Natural Reserves (Illa de Sapinya 4ha and Punta de la Banya 2,500 ha), and National Hunting Refuges (Laguna de l’Encanyissada and Laguna de la Tancada)... more Valencia The capital of the Region of Valencia, 90km south of Marina d'Or combines a wealth of history with impressive modern constructions like the City of Arts and Science. This combination makes it a very attractive city for visitors. In 2007 Valencia became capital of the world as host of the Americas Cup '07. The province of Valencia is the largest of the three which go to make up the Valencian community. It is situated in the centre of the spanish Mediterranean coastline.... more Morella This beautiful medieval mountain village, encircled by an ancient wall, is located 95km north-west of Marina d'Or and has an impressive castle and large mansions. It is an idyllic spot, and when you go through its gates you enter another time and another place. Morella is a gothic city where builders, sculptors, blacksmiths and craftmen left their prints in the shape of sculptures, rose windows and other artistic manifestations. This fact represents a stony metaphor of history, present times and the aim towards the future of a city which also feels modern... more Tortosa Tortosa preserves significant examples of medieval, Renaissance, baroque and modernist architecture. It has been declared to be Historic-Artistic Heritage and some of its buildings, such as the castle of La Suda, are National Monuments. Tortosa preserves significant examples of medieval, Renaissance, baroque and modernist architecture.... more Tarragona Tarragona is the southernmost province in Catalonia, Spain, which also boasts a capital of the same name. Located on the Costa Dorada, Tarragona and its beautiful beaches are exactly what you are searching for if you are yearning for golden sand, crystal clear waters and basking in the sun. But if you also wish to discover the revealing ancient vestiges standing testament to Spain's glorious past, the diverse archaeological complexes and museums spread about the Tarragona province and its capital are perfect for you. Just walk around towns like the picturesque Reus or the hectic Salou and discover its important heritage, along with the lifestyle of its hospitable dwellers. Also nature lovers are welcome, since the chances offered by Tarragona s natural parks and gardens are immense. more Barcelona In a privileged position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catalonia, 1 of the 17 Autonomous Communities that make up Spain... more |
