benicassim aquarama
days out
Whether you are living here or just visiting you will find that there are
many places of cultural, natural and entertainment interest to be found
in and on the Costa Azahar. This page will provide you with information
on some of those with our personal recommendations.
skiing
If you want to go skiing whilst staying in Peñiscola,
there are several options, depending on how far you wish to drive.
The closest skiing is in the Sierra de Gudar range, around Teruel. The resorts
are very small but quite high at around 2000 metres. For further details
about Valdelinares and Javalambre
resorts just click on the links. Winter driving equipment may be necessary.
If you wish to ski in a large resort, then Andorra can be reached in 3 1/2
to 4 hours by motorway, around 395 km. Large linked ski areas, mostly easy
to intermediate level slopes. Again for further information on skiing in
Soldeu, Pas de la Casa and the
other linked resorts ckick on the link. to see the latest webcam picture
at Valdelinares just click.
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.
