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Oropesa is abundent in beaches with no less than
7 on this varied coastline. La Concha is
the most popular of the town with its golden
sand and aesthetic appeal. The longer
shored Morro De Gos pays value for long walks in
night or day. It also holds the appeal of
a beach bar during summer months unlike La
Concha.Morro De
Gos links onto the area of Marina DŽor although
this side is more pebbled as natural of the
effects of longshore drift. Like a bald
man wears a toupee Marina DŽor are trying to
change this to a sandy beach. The Marina
DŽor beach however does have the benefit of
grass gardens located next to it with bars and
areas for recreation or relax.
If you prefer a more
private sunbathing experience there is "La
Renega", tucked away from the summer populations
behind the "Balco" housing estate. It is a
small rock beach with interesting marine life to
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 If
property was the premier development explosion
of the Costa Azahar then Golf is surely the
second. With 16 current courses adaptable
to all Pars nearby and spectacularly headed by
the newly developed Panoramica Golf Course (Castellon).
18 holes and holding the largest driving range
in Europe it is considered one of the finest in
Europe. Its so good Bernhard Langer put
his name on it. For more information on
the only Bernhard Langer designed course click
here.
Marina DŽor Golf, Golf
courses and the biggest Holiday Resort in Europe
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Jet-ski and hire are popular around the Oropesa coast (excursions
to Benicassim and Torreblanca are possible in
summer). There is a sporting harbour
(Las Fuentes) for all sorts of water activities
make the area into an ideal and individual
holiday resort. |
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 In a land
which is situated in the northwest of "Comunitat
Valenciana" and 84km from Oropesa Del Mar, and
rising 984 meters above sea level, we find
Morella.
This
privilieged position, fortified by two
kilometres of walls, keeps an extraordinary
monumental richness inherited from a magnificent
historical past.
Morella is
a gothic city where builders, sculptors,
blacksmiths and craftmen left their prints in
the shape of sculptures, rose windows and other
artistic manifestations. This fact represents a
stony metaphor of history, present times and the
aim towards the future of a city which also
feels modern. |
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The mostly
dry and
mild climate is a very important asset
to the region, together with the lack of
any industry nearby, allow you to
holiday outside all year round. The
climate is one of the best in Spain,
with average temperatures of 15C/59F in
winter and 25C/77F in summer. |
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 Oropesa
is locally tied to two of Spains big three theme
parks.
PortAventura holiday resort of Salou, Catalonia,
Spain, on the Costa Daurada ("Gold Coast").
Port Aventura is an hour and a halfs drive from
Oropesa and during the Summer season frequent
excursions run from Castellon. It is home
of one of Europesa most impressive roller
coasters, the Dragon Khan with 8 inversions.
Two hours drive south
of Oropesa is the theme park Terra Mitica in
Benidorm, owned by the Comunitat Valenciana.
Terra Mitica is home to Synkope, regarded as one
of the best flat rides in Europe and "The
Labyrinth of the Minotaur", one of the best dark
rides in the world. |
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 Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and 50
minutes driving distance South of Oropesa, and less
frequented by foreign tourists than Barcelona.
Valencia is known for its
historical architectual references with
buildings dating to Roman and Arabic times. The
Cathedral, built between the 13th and 15th
century, is primarily of Gothic style but
contains elements of Baroque and
Romanesque architecture.
 Festivity wise it is
famous for the Las Fallas festival in March, for
paella valenciana and the new City of
Arts and Sciences. La Tomatina, an annual tomato
fight, draws crowds to the nearby
town of Buńol in August.
If vibrant nightlife
is what your after for a few days, Valencia is
said to have the best of the whole of Spain. In
the 1980s and 1990s clubbers would follow the
"ruta del bacalao"
from Madrid to Valencia. Today, bars and
nightclubs are concentrated in the Carmen.
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 Gastronomy in
Costa del Azahar is exceptionally rich and
varied and has some specific characteristics
typical of each area of this Mediterranean
Province. The common feature of inland cooking
is any kind of meat, while on the coast the main
dishes are fish and seafood. All over the Costa
del Azahar the most emblematic dish is paella.
Our very own "El Cesar" restaurant located on La
Concha beach with unrivalled views of sea and
rocks can be found
here.
Although
prevalent in the local cuisine, Oropesa and its
surrounding towns have a wide range of
Restaurant types. If Chinese is your fancy
we recommend the "Restaurante Asiatico" in next
door Benicassim which is comparable to the
Chinese of England and not the typical main land
Europe attempts. |
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 The vast
majority of the towns and villages on the Costa
del Azahar hold some kind of local festivities
throughout the year, particularly in the months
of July, August and September.
OropesaŽs take place for the week of the
first Sunday of October and the July. Bull
runs, Shows and the typical Spanish festivities
take place during this week. |
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Aquarama
waterpark in Benicassim is a 10 minutes drive from
Oropesa.
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 Oropesa
has its own football club located in the Tercera
Division of Spain, the very division that a know
internationally known Villareal aired from 15
seasons back.
Valencia and Villareal (15 minutes drive from
Oropesa) are both playing in the Spanish first
division. You can expect to see a
Villareal friendly during the Summer months for
around 15 euros and never pay more than 50 euros
inspite of the rival.
Castellon play in the
Spanish second division. |
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 Every
March Marina DŽor hosts the years Mr and Mrs
Spain, aired live on national television. |
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Disneyland Paris was actually projected to be
built and located Oropesa. However the
landowners demanded exhuberant prices for sale
and instead Disney decided to build at the much
more affordable Paris location. |
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