Days Out...

Ulldecona Medieval Castle

The Medieval Castle, declared Castle of Cultural Interest, can be found on the top of a hill known as Mount of the Castle, which is part of the Sierra de Godall. The visibility and the fertility and wealth of the land were the causes that increased the strategic value of this area. The oldest remains that have been discovered show that that area was already populated during the Iberian era, between the 5th and the 1st centuries before Christ. Arabic peoples settled there during the 9th century and they started to build some of the buildings whose remains can be seen nowadays in the area. Ramón Berenguer IV conquered the south of the current territory of Catalonia in the 12th century and the medieval buildings started to be built.

Jardin de Papagayo

El Jardín del Papagayo is an aviary of exotic birds located between the towns of Peñíscola and Benicarló. There are many different enclosures through which visitors can walk amongst toucans, parrots and even Australian kangaroos. It is possible to play with the cockatoos, pet them and even feed them and there are also daily shows with the parrots. It also has a souvenir shop and pet shop.

Refugio de Rapaces

Located in the gardens of Peñìscola Castle you will find the Birds of Prey Refuge. Here there is a permanent exhibition of more than 50 birds of prey of deffering species including eagles, falcons and owls amongst several others. The birds are trained and kept in the gardens which allows visitors to identify many of them individually as well as to see most flying in complete freedom nearly every day of the year. If you are fortunate enough the trainers may even let you feed and handle some of the birds.

Castellon Planetarium

A planetarium with astronomical audiovisuals, three exhibition rooms, a conference room, outside area with gardens and a sundial, the sculpture “woman of the sea” by Ripolles and much more.

Oropesa Fanatsy World

This attraction has a safari train, mechanical animals, boats, games, carousel, flying saucers and a racetrack.

Benicassim Aquarama

This Water Park has a surface area of 45.000 square meters filled with attractions of all kinds. One of the highlights is the Space Shot: which features a vertical takeoff, reaching a height of over 60 meters, and an amazing descent in 3 seconds flat. You can experience the incredible river Adventure, the Black Hole, the Corkscrew, ‘los Enrollados’, the Kamikaze, the Big Slide, the Surf dunes, the Jungle, the Mini-dunes, the Toboggans, the Buddha, the Tornado, the Twin Twister and the Wave pool, and Waterfall, or the lakes. The lake area has a hydrotherapy service, with Jacuzzis, an artificial geyser, waterfalls, a water game, and incredible thermal water jets.

Tarragona Port Aventura

Port Aventura at Vila-seca/Salou is found a few kilometers from Tarragona and boasts Europe's biggest switchback as well as many more unique attractions. It is considered not only a leisure and adventure park for children but also a recreation park for adults.

Personalized Tour

For those looking for something different Jorg Gienapp of Los Caminos offers a number of personalized tours in the north of the Costa Azahar and south Costa Dorada in a comfortable cross country vehicle. Jorg can accomodate parties of up to six people. For further information he can be contacted on 650 792 420.