Benissa is rich, rich with monuments. As I strolled down the centre of the historic area,I felt as though I had come upon a huge museum made up of gorgeous buildings and narrow streets that spoke to be about its history.

Riding through the rugged surroundings of Benissa, enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Marina Alta in the province of Alicante, is the latest offer in active tourism, allowing horse-riding enthusiasts to discover the area’s superb flora and fauna. The offer includes a delicious barbecue at the end of the excursion.

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The first internet portal in Spain and in the Region of Valencia devoted to family tourism, is an initiative by the company Turisnat where tourism specialists from different autonomous Spanish regions have collaborated. This page is an area intended for enabling you to enjoy your free time with the family in contact with nature.

The information and services provided by the portal are aimed at parents who want to discover experiences with their children and friends through rural tourism, sports in nature and environmental education activities, with particular attention to routes, accommodation and y services adapted to family groups. (más…)

The two-star hotel La Noria del Cabriel, specialised in rural tourism, stands in Casas del Río on the banks of the River Cabriel, in Valencia province. The area where the Rivers Cabriel and Júcar run together lies 95 kilometres away from Valencia. Casas del Río is a district of Requena, where you can enjoy spectacular landscapes, excursions through the natural countryside and tasty, traditional cooking. (más…)

Those who love history and nature should not miss the chance to visit Segorbe, especially since the creation of the six nature trails in the surrounding area. La Ruta de las Masías, El Pico del Águila, Las Peñas de Agustina, Las Riberas del Palancia, the hermitage of La Esperanza and the Fishermen’s Trail are the six routes, which range from two to sixteen kilometres. La Ruta de las Masías (The Farmhouse Trail) is a medium difficulty route over sixteen kilometres long which crosses the Ojos Negros green route and the Cabrera valley, passing alongside the lagoons of La Rosa and Portillo to come to an end on the slopes of La Jabonera…. (más…)

Castellón Cultural has published a game on Internet to make young people more aware of the historical heritage of Castellón and its province. This innovative and attractive initiative can be seen on the Ildum.com website. This website transports visitors back to Roman times. Antonius Villanovus Tomei Filius Tabernarius is the main character of the game who must use his skill to overcome the different challenges to be faced during his adventures along the Vía Augusta through the province of Castellón. (más…)

If you take the road south from the city of Valencia, you’ll soon come to the beautiful Albufera Nature Park and the Dehesa de El Saler. The Park, which could be regarded as the real “lungs” of the city, is of exceptional ecological value and a paradise for migratory birds, so much so that it is included in the list of internationally important wetlands established by the Ramsar Convention and has been declared a Special Protection Area for Birds.

The La Albufera de Valencia area is also important cultural point of view, as it preserves many aspects of a traditional way of life which has been profusely reflected in literature – especially the marvellous cuisine based on locally-produced natural products from the rice fields, fishing and local smallholdings. These dishes can be enjoyed in any of the many restaurants of the area. (más…)

This new 4-star hotel, which belongs to the SH chain, is situated next to the train and bus station in Castellón. The SH Estació Hotel offers wonderful services, comfort and a perfect location. It has 130 standard rooms, 4 junior suites and one main suite, all of which are equipped with a Wi-fi broadband Internet connection. (más…)