A small Spanish town of Oropesa del Mar (Oropesa del Mar) is on the Mediterranean coast of the Costa Azahar, in Eastern Spain, in castellón province, 80 kilometers North of Valencia.
It would seem – this is a typical Mediterranean village, which many on this coast. However, this is not so.
Oropesa del Mar known for its beautiful Mediterranean climate, gorgeous coastline, low picturesque mountains, well-maintained sandy beaches and picturesque ancient streets. Mountain landscapes surrounding the city on three sides, effectively contrasted with sea views and orange groves, is especially beautiful during flowering. Oropesa del Mar is considered one of the most respectable resorts of Valencia.
Oropesa is a very ancient city. Looking deep into his history, you'll find traces here of a person, starting from the Neolithic period. Major historical events occurred in these places in the middle ages, when knightly order of the Hospitallers fought with the Arab invaders. The fortress Castillo de Oropesa, founded by the Arabs, in 1233, was finally conquered by Jaime the Conqueror, king of Aragon.
Oropesa del Mar is famous for its historical sites, annual festivals, wonderful Spanish cuisine and a large sports port.
The historic center of the city traditionally "headed by" castle Castillo de Oropesa, or rather its ruins, located on a hill. Proud to Oropesa are its watchtowers, built for protection against pirate raids. Here are three: Colomera Tower, the Tower Cords and tower of the king. In the past in our days is a Museum. The main Church of Oropesa - the majestic Iglesia Virgen de la Paciencia, Dating back to the sixteenth century, perfectly harmonizing with the surrounding scenery. Worth seeing and the Cathedral De La Alcor Vicina of the eighteenth century. If you climb a historic lighthouse, it offers a spectacular view of the city and surrounding area. There are unusual museums – the Museum of playing cards, the Museum of iron. And just take a stroll through the maze of streets of the historic part of town would be nice. For tourists who are not accustomed to long Hiking – miniature train excursions which are available throughout the season.
In Oropesa del Mar, you can find hotels in accordance to your needs – including five-star there and that is not very typical for such small towns. You can also stay in camp or to choose the apartment. The resort has about two hundred different bars, restaurants, tapas bars and cafes – some of them are open only in season, but most accept clients throughout the year.
The beaches of Oropesa del Mar is impressive in its diversity – from wide sandy beaches in the North to small rocky coves, where the Golden sand alternates with pebbles – in the South. This leisure centre is the beach of La Concha. He and Les Amplaries awarded the blue EEC flag for cleanliness and excellent service.
Oropesa del Mar is one of the best resorts for those traveling with the children: in addition to comfortable beaches, you can visit the real city in the city – the Marina d'or complex, where there is a wide variety of entertainment for children. However, here everything is provided and for active recreation: you can swim on catamarans or jet ski, kite surfing and sport fishing, the town has a yacht club, school winterferien, a scuba diving centre and, of course, the famous sports center. Moreover, Marina d'or will offer all who wish to visit Europe's largest Centre of balneology and relaxation, where you can go through about forty different procedures, as well as a modern Centre of beauty, health and aesthetic medicine, where there is a huge range of beauty and Wellness programs.
It remains to add that Oropesa has well-established connections to major cities of the country. It is located on the railway connecting Madrid and castellón and the motorway A-7 national importance. The route stretches along the Mediterranean coast, linking many major Spanish cities: Barcelona, Valencia, Almeira, Malaga, Murcia.
What is Oropesa del Mar? Cute, cozy town with a well-developed infrastructure and its ancient sights, and visits him will forever remain in your memory as one of the most pleasant and joyful moments.
