Cultural experience

Altea, Guadalest and Fuente del Algar

On arriving, we will visit the historical centre, the Nuestra Señora del Consuelo church and we will walk up to the magnificent viewpoints.After strolling around the beautiful streets of Altea, we will head off to Guadalest and stroll around the streets before going up to San José Castle. The next stop will be a lunch featuring the typical dish par excellence in the area, “Olleta de Blat” It is a hearty stew, typical of the mountain regions, combining ground wheat with pulses, vegetables and pork.To round off the trip, we will visit the Fuentes del Algar

Otos Sun Dial Route

Culla and Catí

ALTO MAESTRAZGOCulla and its medieval magic make for a pleasantly surprising experience with its historical heritage and spectacular surroundings. We will take a guided tour around the historical centre, listed as a Cultural Heritage Site, where we will discover the legacy of the Knights Templar, whose footprint still remains in the castle, the walls and the Gothic San Salvador church. In Catí we will be able to enjoy the delights of the region’s cuisine. In Traiguera we will visit the Virgen de la Salud Royal Sanctuary and the Miracle Spring; the only monumental ensemble assigned the royal category in the province.

Alcoy Fair

MODERNIST FESTIVALFor one week the town of Alcoy dresses in traditional attire, reconstructing scenes of daily life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Processions, historical reconstructions, traditional dances and performances around the streets will surprise us along with its modernist market featuring craftwork and antiques which will be sure to catch our eye. Furthermore, we will be able to try typical Alcoy and Sierra de Mariola mountain cuisine, such as a paella with broad beans or Pericana spread.

Alicante and Tabarca Island

LOOKING OUT TO SEAA local guide will accompany us around the historical centre of Alicante, the iconic Barrio de Santa Cruz, and of course the Santa Bárbara castle, the huge medieval fortress overlooking the city, from where we will be able to enjoy some spectacular 360º panoramic views. From there, we will move on to Tabarca, the smallest inhabited island in Spain, where we will visit its small fishing town and enjoy a typical meal featuring local cuisine, made from seafood and Alicante market garden produce.

Peñíscola

UNDER CHRISTMAS LIGHTSThanks to how well it is conserved and maintained, the narrow streets and walls surrounding the historical centre have been the setting for many films. The monumental Papa Luna Castle stands on the cliff face, a medieval fortress with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea, which Benedict XIII lived in the 15th century, making it one of the only three Holy Sees in the world. After visiting the castle, we will be able to try some traditional cuisine from Castellón. At night, we will see the Christmas lights which give a magical air to Peñíscola.

Bolbaite and Anna

AUTUMN IN CANAL DE NAVARRÉSA route around the streets in the historical centre of Bolbaite will eventually lead us to the castle. Cabanyelles Castle / Palace, is a true Almohad gem, standing since the 12th century, with Gothic and Renaissance features, and today it bears living witness of our history and the power of the former Kingdom of Valencia during the so called “Valencian Golden Age”. After enjoying the local cuisine, we will move on to one of the natural gems of the Region of Valencia: Anna Lake and its autumnal landscape, a true gift for the senses.