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Bogarra, Spain
Bogarra, Spain Bogarra, Spain
Aýna, Spain
Aýna, Spain Aýna, Spain
Chinchilla de Montearagón, Spain
Chinchilla de Montearagón, Spain Chinchilla de Montearagón, Spain
carcelen, Spain
carcelen, Spain carcelen, Spain
La Font de la Figuera, Spain
La Font de la Figuera, Spain La Font de la Figuera, Spain
Montesa, Spain
Montesa, Spain Montesa, Spain
Simat de la Valldigna, Spain
Simat de la Valldigna, Spain Simat de la Valldigna, Spain
Nules, Spain
Nules, Spain Nules, Spain
Mascarell, Spain
Mascarell, Spain Mascarell, Spain
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The magic in each of its magical towns


Welcome to the Southeast and Mediterranean Route, a route that will take you from the serenity of Bogarra to the Mediterranean coast, passing through charming villages that summarize the cultural and landscape richness of this region. This journey, bathed in the light of the Mediterranean, invites you to explore the diversity of geography and traditions that characterize the Spanish southeast.


We start our route in Bogarra, where the tranquility of its mountainous landscapes and rivers creates the perfect setting for a peaceful start. We head to Aýna, a picturesque village nestled in the mountain, where traditional architecture and natural beauty are enchantingly intertwined. We continue to Chinchilla de Montearagón, whose imposing castle and cobbled streets transport us to medieval times. The route takes us to Carcelén, a hidden treasure among hills, where panoramic views and rural architecture offer an authentic experience. We move towards La Font de la Figuera, where the essence of the Valencian interior is reflected in its streets and squares. Then, we arrive at Montesa, a historic gem with its castle high above, providing breathtaking views of the plain that stretches out at its feet.


The route leads us to Simat de la Valldigna, where history and nature merge in the beautiful Valldigna. We continue to the Mediterranean coast, arriving in Nules, where the golden beaches and Mediterranean architecture invite you to enjoy the sea breeze. Finally, we conclude our journey in Mascarell, a charming walled village that preserves its medieval essence and symbolizes the encounter between the southeast and the Mediterranean. The Southeast and Mediterranean Route is a journey that fuses the diversity of landscapes, the historical richness and the authenticity of the villages, creating a unique experience that captures the essence of the Spanish southeast. Welcome to a route full of contrasts and wonders that will last in the memory of those who travel it!
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8Nights
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8Accommodation

Visiting

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Days 1, 2
Bogarra
2
Days 2, 3
Aýna
3
Days 3, 4
Chinchilla de Montearagón
4
Days 4, 5
carcelen
5
Days 5, 6
La Font de la Figuera
6
Days 6, 7
Montesa
7
Days 7, 8
Simat de la Valldigna
8
Days 8, 9
Nules
9
Day 9
Mascarell
Day 1 - Bogarra
Day 1 - Bogarra

Arrival at the rural accommodation that we choose for you to enjoy a GENUINE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE ON THE SOUTHEAST AND MEDITERRANEAN ROUTE. This Southeast and Mediterranean Route unfolds as a canvas of contrasts and diverse beauty in the southeast of Spain. This itinerary fuses cultural and natural richness into an experience that transcends time. From coastal landscapes to inland lands, the route reveals the diversity that characterizes this region. We start the Route in Bogarra, discovering the views offered by the viewpoints, the famous El Batán waterfall and the Starlight Viewpoint, ideal for admiring the starry sky. Immerse yourself in the local culture, taste the gastronomy and enjoy the hospitality. You will have time to rest from the trip and choose the best outfit for tonight. We will invite you to dinner at a local restaurant. Return to the accommodation to rest.
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Day 2 - Bogarra and Aýna
Day 2 - Bogarra and Aýna

After a wonderful night you will go down to breakfast because you have to regain strength for the day ahead. Today we set off to discover the treasures of Bogarra. We will start with the visit of the Church of the Assumption, a baroque style building of the sixteenth century, with some reforms in the eighteenth century, in the place where the original Christian fortification of the current town of Bogarra should have been. Composed of a single nave, with a sober exterior and without ornaments. Next, we will hike through the Batán Waterfall. A natural spectacle located in a wooded environment, its crystal clear waters fall in the form of a waterfall, creating a calm and refreshing atmosphere. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the waterfall invites nature lovers to enjoy breathtaking scenery and immerse themselves in its crystal clear waters. We will finish the visit with the Route of the Viewpoints. These observation points offer panoramic views of its natural surroundings and historic architecture. We will visit the Mirador de la Variante, the Mirador de la Glorieta and the Mirador de la Iglesia to be able to see Bogarra from different angles. After this fantastic historical tour we will invite you to eat at a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Bogarra and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Aýna. one of the most suggestive places in Castilla La Mancha, located in the deepest part of the gorge formed by the Mundo River, it is a unique and abrupt natural enclave and one of the most picturesque villages in the area. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation to rest.
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Day 3 - Aýna and Chinchilla de Montearagón
Day 3 - Aýna and Chinchilla de Montearagón

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Aýna. We start by visiting the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios and the Church of Santa María de lo Alto. Next, we will follow the course of the Mundo River, contemplating wonderful views of the town and discovering part of its flora and fauna, we will be able to walk through the fertile plain where all kinds of vegetables and fruit trees are grown with a system of terraces and irrigation of Muslim origin, as well as finding a corner in the river where we can take a dip. On our tour of the mountains of Aýna we will be surrounded by the Aleppo pine, which dominates most of the landscape, along with holm oaks, junipers, junipers, mastic, jaguarzo, torvisco, genistas, black pine, aromatic plants such as rosemary, thyme, lavender, marjoram, and others such as esparto grass. We will then invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Aýna and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Chinchilla de Montearagón. Enjoying the climb to its castle through the narrow streets is a delight for every visitor. Streets with a strategic shape to avoid attacks in the caliphal period, cobblestones in medieval stone and palaces and coats of arms. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dine on one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. Return to the accommodation.
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Day 4 - Chinchilla de Montearagón and Carcelén
Day 4 - Chinchilla de Montearagón and Carcelén

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Chinchilla de Montearagón. We start with El Castillo. Standing since the fifteenth century. It presents a Gothic style within military architecture, it is not a residential palace, but a defensive fortress for the control of the domains of the nearby environment. It has a 25-meter-deep moat, which was excavated with a pick on the rock. We continue to the Church of Santa María del Salvador. A magnificent construction from the Christian period after the conquest of the city from the Muslims. The most important century of its construction is at the beginning of the fourteenth century, although it would begin at the end of the thirteenth century. Next, we will visit Plaza de la Mancha, the important nerve center of the city, due to its enclave and location. It is a rectangular space surrounded by buttresses, an apse, the church tower, the Casino and next to it the Clock Tower, a neoclassical neoclassical of the nineteenth century, topped with a temple. We will finish our tour by visiting the Caves of the Hole, a type of construction dug into rock during the first centuries of Arab domination. One of the attractions of the caves lies in the symbiosis it presents between human work and pure nature. Their architectural originality has made them one of the greatest tourist attractions in the area. We will then invite you to eat in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Chinchilla de Montearagón and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Carcelén. A town whose roots are intertwined with the mountains of the sierra, keeping in its bowels an indomitable spirit. Here, in the midst of lush nature, the essence of a resilient and courageous community pulsates. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. After a full day return to the accommodation.
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Day 5 - Carcelén and La Font de la Figuera
Day 5 - Carcelén and La Font de la Figuera

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Carcelén. We start with a visit to the Castle of Carcelén. Built in the fourteenth-fifteenth century and located in the centre of the town centre. It is characterized by a large tower, "TORRE DEL HOMENAJE", with a square floor plan, topped at its four corners by four towers and preserves its military structure along with the battlements. Next, we will visit the Parish of San Andrés Apóstol. It is a sober construction of fundamentally neoclassical taste, which began to be built in the sixteenth century. Apparently, on a previous structure whose walls were partly respected and was renovated in the eighteenth century. It has a rectangular floor plan with three naves separated by square pillars and pilasters attached to the fronts. The main nave is divided by four semicircular arches on each side, which leads to the side chapels. We will end our tour by visiting the Hermitage of the Holy Christ of the Eras. A baroque construction from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, built in honour of the Christ of the Ages. There are several carvings of artistic value that can be seen in every corner of the sanctuary. They are those that represent Saint Mary Magdalene of Pazzi, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Cajetan, Saint Joachim and the Virgin Child, belonging to the Salzillo School, where the last two are attributed to the work of Roque López, disciple and follower of Francisco Salzillo. We will then invite you to lunch, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Carcelén and continue our route to the next Magical Town, La Font de la Figuera. Famous for its wine and olive oil production, visitors can taste these local products and be captivated by the city's old town. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. After a full day I return to the accommodation to rest.
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Day 6 - La Font de la Figuera and Montesa
Day 6 - La Font de la Figuera and Montesa

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover La Font de la Figuera. We will do the Capurutxo Trail. The dryland landscape dotted with vineyards of La Font de la Figuera has a special charm, you cannot miss the most spectacular viewpoint of this municipality, the top of Capurutxo, the highest peak in the region. A beautiful mountain with great views! Perhaps along the way you will find one of the ancient and numerous lime kilns that dot its territory. Finishing the Route and before eating we will visit the Hermitage of Santa Bárbara, the Hermitage of San Sebastián and finally the Ethnological and Historical House-Museum of Font de la Figuera: A Journey to the Wine and Traditional Past in the Valencian Community. Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through time at the CM Etnològica i Històrica of La Font de la Figuera. This unique museum, located in an old 18th century winery known as Les Masseretes, is a treasure that captures the essence of the wine-growing past and the traditions rooted throughout the Valencian Community. Inside, you will discover one of the most authentic testimonies of the traditional winemaking process. The ancient underground jars, carefully preserved, tell us about times when skill and knowledge came together to create this delicious and ancient drink. Tools and machines used in this craft, meticulously arranged, will transport you to a time when each stage of winemaking was an art in itself. We will then invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. . After eating we say goodbye to La Font de la Figuera and we will continue our route to the next Magical Town, Montesa. It sits in an elevated and privileged place from where you can admire the majesty of its valley. Nestled in a mound, transformed by forces other than those of nature, stands its castle. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out to dinner at a Typical Restaurant. After a full day, return to the accommodation to rest.
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Day 7 - Montesa and Simat de la Valldigna
Day 7 - Montesa and Simat de la Valldigna

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Montesa. We start by visiting the Castle of Montesa. In 1319, Jaume II donated the old Islamic castle to become the headquarters of the military order of Santa María de Montesa, thus transforming it into one of the strongest castles in the kingdom of Valencia. It housed the Sacred Convent of the Institution, all of which was affected by a strong earthquake in 1748, you can admire its fantastic Gothic chapter house and other rooms. Next, we will visit the Church of l'Assumpció, presiding over the Plaza de La Vila. It is an austere Baroque temple with a single nave with chapels between buttresses. It is interesting to visit the chapel of the virgin that follows the Valencian baroque ornamental guidelines and to see its pictorial altarpieces from the sixteenth century. We will end the tour by visiting the Oil Museum. Installed in an old oil mill, it preserves the old machinery and all the necessary tools for the extraction of olive oil. It is a didactic museum that explains the process of elaboration through audiovisuals. At the end of the visit we will invite you to lunch, in a local restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Montesa and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Simat de la Valldigna. We will discover the wonderful landscapes, the natural springs, the medieval remains, the caves, the ravines covered with vegetation, the wonderful views to the horizon of the sea. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation to rest.
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Day 8 - Simat de la Valldigna and Nules
Day 8 - Simat de la Valldigna and Nules

Have an early breakfast and set off to discover Simat de la Valldigna. We start with the Monastery of Santa María de la Valldigna. In Cistercian style, it was founded in 1298 by King Jaime II El Justo and was inhabited until 1835, when Mendizábal was confiscated. Next, we will visit the Chapel of the Mare de Déu de Gràcia. Baroque in style, it is part of the architectural complex of the Monastery. It is located outside the walls, next to the Portal Nou, and dates from the eighteenth century. Its architraves door of pink marble and above it the coat of arms of the lordship of La Valldigna stand out. We will then invite you to eat one of the typical dishes of the region, in a typical restaurant. After lunch we say goodbye to Simat de la Valldigna and continue our route to the nearby Magical Villages, Nules and Mascarell. A coastal city with fine sandy beaches and a lively nightlife, with important historical monuments such as the Church of the Blood or the Church of the Sagrada Familia. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner in a Typical Restaurant. Return to the accommodation to rest.
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Day 9 - Nules and Mascarell
Day 9 - Nules and Mascarell

Have an early breakfast and head out to discover Nules and Mascarell. We start by visiting the Roman Villa of Benicató. It is an important Roman villa that was both an agricultural exploitation and a residence. It is located on the outskirts of the city, among the current orange orchards, about two and a half kilometres from the current coastline. The remains found indicate that they would have been inhabited between the first century B.C. and the fourth century A.D., having their period of splendor in the second century A.D. Next, we will visit La Capilla de La Soledad. It is a beautiful example of Rococo architecture in the Valencian Community, of measured and slender proportions. Of note are the rockeries that adorn both the arches and the vault and the dome, as well as the allegorical reliefs to four painful passages in the life of the Virgin. In the central niche an image of the Virgin of Solitude, from the end of the seventeenth century, is venerated. We continue visiting 2 Museums in Nules: The Enrique Giner Medal Museum: It was created in 1995 and is installed in the old hermitage of San Miguel, from the eighteenth century. It is the only museum in Spain dedicated to this art. And the Museum of History of Nules: Installed in the old Church of the Blood, from the end of the sixteenth century. Through its collections of archaeology, ethnography and fine arts, it brings us closer to the history of Nules. We end our tour admiring the Walls of Mascarell. The only fully walled town in the Valencian Community. We will walk along its walls, enjoying the gardens in its main portal, contemplating the orange orchards from the Portal de l'Horta is a magical experience. Before saying goodbye to this Magic Route we will invite you to eat at a local restaurant.
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Meeting point

Rural accommodation in Bogarra
Day 1: Bogarra
Day 2: Bogarra, Aýna
Day 3: Aýna, Chinchilla de Montearagón
Day 4: Chinchilla de Montearagón, carcelen
Day 5: carcelen, La Font de la Figuera
Day 6: La Font de la Figuera, Montesa
Day 7: Montesa, Simat de la Valldigna
Day 8: Simat de la Valldigna, Nules
Day 9: Nules, Mascarell

This route includes:


❖ 8 nights accommodation with breakfast, in rural, local or charming accommodation

❖ 8 lunches in typical restaurants with wine:

❖ 8 dinners in typical restaurants with wine


*Menus can be adapted to the customer


❖ Half-day visits, with a local guide and in all the Magical Towns

❖ Hiking Route in Bogarra: Route of the Viewpoints

❖ Hiking Route in La Font de la Figuera: Senda del Capurutxo.

❖ Visit of the Oil Museum in Montesa

❖ Visit to the Enrique Giner Medal Museum in Nules

❖ Visit of the Nules History Museum


❖ Available or similar accommodations:

➢ Bogarra – Casa Rural el Molino de Bogarra or Hotel Val de Pinares

➢ Aýna – Hotel Rural Felipe II or Miralmundo Alojamiento Rural

➢ Chinchilla – Hotel La Posada de Chinchilla or Casa Rural la Bodega de Marina

➢ Carcelén – Tío Segundo Rural Houses or El Parador Rural House

➢ La Font de la Figuera – Hostal Rural Amable

➢ Montesa - Casa Marifina or Hotel Montsant

➢ Simat de la Valldigna – Cal Ferrer Rural House or Hotel Valldigna

➢ Nules and Mascarell – Hotel Sercotel Plana Parc


❖ Available restaurants or similar:

➢ Bogarra – Atalaya Restaurant or Bar lali

➢ Aýna – Restaurant Hotel Rural Felipe II or Restaurant Casa Segunda

➢ Chinchilla – El Cuco Restaurant or Los Manzanos Restaurant

➢ Carcelén – Bar El Olmo or Bar Restaurant La Piscina

➢ La Font de la Figuera – Bar Central or Bar Rte. You are them

➢ Montesa – El Ramallar Restaurant or Arrosseria El Musical

➢ Simat de la Valldigna – Ca Ramonete or Bar 138

➢ Nules – Casa Rabitas o Casa Manu Restaurant

➢ Mascarell – Caixa Rural Restaurant o Cafos Restaurant


❖The route is available from 1 pax

➢ The base price includes all services in your own transport. Choose other options under Additional Services

Transport

Dear Customer,

➢ We invite you to enjoy your trip in comfort. You can choose to travel in your own vehicle or choose the option of a chauffeured vehicle throughout the tour.

❖ Private Trip: Ideal for people who want to enjoy a private trip, from 1 pax. Vehicle with driver.

❖ Place to place sale (guaranteed departure of 8 people confirmed). Refundable in case of not reaching the minimum number of pax required.

 Select the option that best suits your needs. You can add it during the booking process under Additional Services and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to making your trip an unforgettable experience!

Possible accommodations

6 accommodations
HOTEL VAL DE PINARES
Bogarra

HOTEL VAL DE PINARES

8.9
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Miralmundo Alojamientos rurales Ayna - CASA RURAL 3 estrellas
Aýna

Miralmundo Alojamientos rurales Ayna - CASA RURAL 3 estrellas

9.4
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La Posada de Chinchilla
Chinchilla de Montearagón

La Posada de Chinchilla

9.6
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Casa Marifina
Montesa

Casa Marifina

8.1
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Hotel Valldigna
Simat de la Valldigna

Hotel Valldigna

7.7
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Hotel Sercotel Plana Parc
Mascarell

Hotel Sercotel Plana Parc

8.2
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