Explore the surroundings in Jávea

Jávea is in the Marina Alta region, an area of the Alicante coastline that’s full of white sandy beaches, coves with crystal clear water and natural landscapes featuring valleys and mountains. Jávea has a maritime tradition and has a port and a yacht club with around 500 moorings, dinghy and windsurfing schools, cruiser hire and diving centres. Its old town is a succession of cobbled streets and whitewashed houses whose highlights include the 16th century church of San Bartolomé and its neoclassical Town Hall.

Explore the surroundings in El Saler

El Saler is located in the heart of the Albufera Natural Park, a landscape of dunes and pine forests that holds the largest freshwater lake in Spain. People frequently head there to see the more than three hundred different species of birds or to sail on the lake. This natural environment offers a first-class beach, with fine sand and clean water, where you can not only swim but also practice beach sports such as windsurfing.

Explore the surroundings in Benicarló

The Costa del Azahar bathes this Mediterranean city where the beaches give way to a medieval old town that’s full of stately homes. The best way to explore it is by walking; its pedestrian streets will take you to the Church of San Bertolomé, a baroque shrine that’s well worth a visit, and to the marina. Outside the heart of the town you’ll come across the Iberian settlements of Puig de la Nao and Tossa.

What to do in Parador de Verín

Verín is a beautiful town in the province of Ourense on the banks of the river Támega. It’s home to the Cabreiroa and Sousas water springs, places of interest such as the Plaza de la Merced, the Plaza Mayor, the walkway along the river Tamega, the Alameda gardens, among others, and the outstanding Medieval fortification of Monterrei, today a Parador de Turismo.

What to do in Parador De Vielha

Vielha is a small Pyrenean town, capital of the Val d'Aran, has a beautiful historic quarter where you can find all kinds of shops specialising in adventure sports, high mountain and snow sports. And if there is one thing Vielha is known for, it is its stunning scenery. Surrounded by the mountains of the Catalan Pyrenees, the town is the perfect destination for mountain sports and nature lovers, as the ski resort of Baqueira is just 20 minutes away by car. When the snow is not there, Vielha's surroundings invite you to go hiking, mountain biking and sightseeing in the most traditional corners of the area.

Explore the surroundings in Aiguablava

Aiguablava is nature and culture. The best way to discover it is by walking along its caminos de ronda, ancient tracks that follow the coastline and offer access to the beautiful coves of Begur. Every turn on the trail will amaze you with spectacular views of the bay. And that’s not all: Aiguablava is also famous for its cultural heritage. Close by are the impressive medieval cities of Pals and Peratallada, and the village of Begur, crowned by an imposing castle, and home to a medieval archaeological site.

 

This unique space offers a wide range of options for all kinds of water sports, adventures and hikes. If you are a golf lover, there are links at the nearby golf clubs of Golf Empordà and Golf de Pals, while beginners can learn to play at a Pitch & Putt in Gualta. And for the more daring visitor, a wide range of exciting experiences await, such as parachuting or hot air ballooning over the bay.

What to do in Parador de Vic-Sau

Vic is the capital of the county of Osona. It lies next to the Sau reservoir and the Les Guilleries-Savassona Natural Area. A stroll through its historic centre is a walk through the past and history. A signposted route points out thirty-two buildings of historical, architectural or artistic interest. Highlights include the 2nd century Roman temple; the 14th century walls; the cathedral, which mixes Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical art; the Market Square and the Town Hall. Vic also has one of the best collections of Romanesque art in Europe on display in its Episcopal Museum. And, spread over various areas of the city, as a permanent pictorial exhibition, you can see the paintings of Josep Maria Sert.

What to do in Parador de Tortosa

The best way to discover Tortosa is to stroll through its streets and squares and discover its rich heritage; it has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site. You can start at the old railway bridge or the State Bridge and cross the Ebro to reach the historic centre, where you´ll find the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Jewish quarter, the Royal Colleges and the open-air sculpture museum in the Prince's Gardens, among many other monuments. If you like nature, in the surroundings of Tortosa is the Ebro Delta Natural Park, a Biosphere Reserve.

What to do in Parador de La Seu d’Urgell

A visit to Seu d’Urgell should start with the old town, where you’ll find the most iconic monument in the city: the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the only Romanesque cathedral that remains in Catalonia. After visiting it and admiring its three naves and its granite cloister, you might stroll through the arcaded streets of the medieval city. In the Calle de los Canónigos and the Calle Mayor you’ll find some of the most-photographed spots in La Seu. The most-visited places also include the Diocesan Museum, the church of Sant Miquel and the Town Hall.