Costa
Azahar
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| Beaches
bathed by the Mediterranean along 120km
of coastline, rugged peaks in the interior,
a landscape whose beauty convinces the
visitor that here one can enjoy life to
the full. Traditional fiestas and monuments
going back to the beginning of time. Tourist
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| What
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Travel the unfrequented routes to the
Tinença de Benifassà and
admire the breathtaking scenery of the
district.
- Stroll through the streets of the walled
town of Morella. On the way to the castle,
stop at the Basilica de Santa María
to hear the church organ.
- In the Els Ports district, taste some
authentic mountain cuisine: rabbit in
snail sauce, Lamb stew, Forcallana soup,
dried and salted meats, dishes prepared
with local truffles, marinated game. For
dessert, curds, or homemade pastries such
as the areas typical flaons.
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- See the cave
paintings in the Valltorta ravine
(Tirig), the Remigia cave (Ares del
Maestre) or in Morella Ia Vella.
- Taste some delicious prawns in Vinaròs
or Bentcarló after a refreshing
swim in the sea.
- Visit Peñíscola and
see the castle where Pedro de Luna
(Pope Benedict XIII) once Lived.
- Get a beautiful tan on the sandy
beaches of Oropesa del Mar, Torreblanca,
Benicàssim and Alcossebre,
or discover the coves hidden along
the rocky part of the coast.
- Go on an outing to Sant Mateu, capital
of the Maestrazgo district, to see
some outstanding examples of Medieval
architecture. In Catí, you
might like to see an altar piece by
Jacomart.
- Walk through the woods of Vistabella
del Maestrazgo and Chodos to arrive
at the Monastery of Sant Joan de Penyagolosa.
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- In Castellón de La Plana, you
can enjoy plays and concerts, and exhibits
at the Main Theatre, and the Contemporary
Art Museum and Fine Arts Museum, which
now position the city among major cultural
attractions. Play a game of golf or fly
an ultra light aircraft in Castellón
de la Plana, the capital of the province.
- Drive to Vilafamés and stroll
through the streets of this picturesque
painters' town, where you can visit the
Museum of Contemporary Art and the Wine
Museum.
- Go for a boat ride on an underground
stream in the Caves of Sant Josep, in
Vall d'Uixó. |
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- Follow the route of the mountain springs'
through Altura, Navajas and Viver; then
have a rest at the spas of Benasal or
Montanejos, and enjoy a swim in their
thermal springs.
- Spend a day canoeing at the Regajo or
Arenoso reservoirs, where beautiful scenery
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- Go on a complete tour of the Cathedral
in Segorbe, and see the exhibits in the
town museum as well.
- View the Mudejar tower of Jérica,
and then discover the sights in the old
town centre.
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