You are never more than a few minutes away from the vineyards, beaches and villages.

Beaches / waterfun

Hot Springs Montanejos

On a 1,5 hour beautifull drive from the house you find the hot springs of the village "Montanejos". Advise: during summer season only visit during weekdays (weekends are too busy) and a cool box is forbidden to bring with you.

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Chorro del Villar

Perfect for a hot summer day, a natural waterfall! A local secret! Cooling down in one of the many natural pools. There is a small but heavy hike to the waterfall.

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Platja de la Renegá

40 min from the house, a beach perfect for snorkling. Also a simple but typical Spanish beach restaurant (La Regena Carpe Diem). The closest sandy beach is Playa de la Concha (Oropesa Del Mar).

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Supermarkets

Carnisseria Ma Paz

A small Butcher and supermarket for local handicrafts! Only 10 minutes from the house, located directly on the left when you enter the village “Els Ibarsos”.

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Carnicería Joaquina

The local butcher in the Village "Les Useres" (Useras). Carrer Nou, 15, 12118 Les Useres

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Panaderia Monferrer

A local bakery in the medieval village called Useras (in Valenciana it's called "Les Users"). It opens at 06.00 and you can also eat your breakfast with a coffee inside!. Users, Carrer Camí Ral 19.

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Charter super mercado

Our favorite supermarket is 12 minutes from the SpronkenHouse. Carrer Recall 1, Vall d'Alba

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Daily fresh street market

The street fresh food markets can be found in the mornings in the villages near the SpronkenHouse: Tuesday: Els Ibarsos and Useras (Les Useres) Thursday: Vall d"Alba and Els Ibarsos Saturday: Atzeneta del Maestrat

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Molino La Barona

Here you can buy the olive oil which is present @SpronkenHouse. The highest quality straight from the "molino"!! Directions: At your right side upon entering the village of La Barona.

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Pumptrack skate Park

Perfect to let the young ones have some fun! Google maps: Pumptrack park Cabanes. 25 min. from the house

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Bike rental

It is possible to rent electric bicycles to cycle comfortably through the rugged mountainous environment. The bicycles can be delivered to the house. For information send a WhatsApp to Miguel from “Bici-rural”. +34 651 174 880 or email: info@bicirural.es . If you like to rent a carbon race bike contact ciclesxtrem ciclesxtrem@ciclesxtrem.com +34964320247 (ask for Sergio and for a rental bike since you are staying in the SpronkenHouse)

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Moto-cross

15 minutes from the house is the famous race track "Red Sand", another track is on a 30 minutes drive (near the down "Alcora"). Enduro rinding is already possible starting from the house! You will find the most amazing trails.

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Villafamés

15 minutes from the house. A beautiful medieval mountain village. Hike to the top to see the ruins that dominate the entire valley. "Rafaelgalindo" for breakfast and the tapas bar "La Tasqueta" for tapas and drinks!

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Beautiful curved roads

All around the house are these breathtaking curved roads, a real gem for motor or bike -riders! Our favorite is the road is from Atzeneta del Maestrat, direction to Vistabella and turn to Benafigos and then from Benafigos directly back to Atzeneta del Maestrat. The famous Vuelta passes along these roads as well! Photo credit to Manon Eisen-Boone.

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Hiking arround

Start hiking from the house! Walk to the end of the driveway and turn right, go and discover! You can also just dwell between all the Olive and Almond trees around the house!

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Penyagolosa

An amazing hike, 1813 meters above sea level, it is a one hour drive from the house, the hike is also one hour to the summit (plus one more hour to get back down). To get there you will pass through Chodos/Xodos, a beautiful medieval village! After Xodos is it a very rocky/bumpy road, if you prefer a safe asphalt road then drive through Vistabella del Maestrazgo.

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Truffel search

Alma (also English speaking) can take you into the mountains and show you how to find truffles with her dog, a whole day experience absolutely worth it! (truffle season starts end of November until mid March). +34 642 330 901 (100 euro).

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Horseriding

15 minutes from the house! La Finca Cabanes (25 euro per hour, per horse including instructor). Anna Laura +34 654 58 48 14 (also WhatsApp)

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Golf

30 minutes from the house, Club de campo del Mediterráneo.

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Peñíscola

A 14th century castle on this famous peninsula, Surprizingly beautiful village (dating back to the times of the Phoenicians) (55 min. from the House)

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Bodega Flors

Authentic small winery where you can do wine tasting (15 euro per person). Just 5 minutes from the SpronkenHouse. Vicente (the owner) is súper passionate about his 80 year old grape vines. His wines are truly amazing and he will explain the whole process. The wine tasting also includes small bites. +34 671 61 88 51

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Useras (Les Useres)

The nearest authentic medieval village. There is a great bakery (located in the "Camí Real", it's called "Valls Monferrer") it opens at 06:00 also for a coffee and breakfast inside. Also highly recommended is restaurant Cal mistero at the entrance of the village. For a nice walk you can visit the natural water wells at the lowest part of the village, it's a nice walk along the vegetable gardens of the villagers. The central square on the upper part of the village has 2 bars.

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Sailing/windsurfing course

35 minutes from the house is this sailing / windsurfing school.

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Restaurants

Bar/Restaurant Picando

Just 5 min drive from the house! You could even walk there (30 minutes walk). Make sure to book the restaurant area (they also have a simple bar), the kitchen is really good! Highly recommended! insta: @masdepicando +34964760318

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Restaurante Pou de Beca

15 min. From the House, highly recommended! Chef Nícolas is véry good and the restaurant has a really nice ambiance +34 964 320 459

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Restaurante Beachclub Bocapez

40 min from the house (Benicasim), a luxurious restaurant with cocktail bar and chill areas at the sea side. Right next to it are the sandy beaches.

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Restaurante Casa Julian

10 min from the house, the restaurant is situated in La Barona.

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Restaurante Cal Paradis

15 min. from the house (Vall d'Alba). A Michelin star restaurant. ‍Chef: Miguel Barrera. www.calparadis.es +34 964 32 01 31

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Restaurant Cal Mistero

15 min. from the house (Les Useres). Authentic Local food. Small menu. +34 692 10 13 31

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Restaurante Puerta del Sol

35 minutes from the house, a nice seafood restaurant at the beach. Just a few tables outside so 100% make a reservation for an outside table before going there! Oropesa Del Mar, Passeig Maritime de la Concha 14. +34 964 313 796

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You are never more than a few minutes away from the vineyards, beaches and villages.

Beaches / waterfun

Supermarkets

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