Sierra de Espadán Natural Park takes its name from the high, pointed mountains of red sandstone. This rock is porous and retains water. That is why you will find many springs and streams in the area. Mixing sun, mineral-rich soil and humidity provides an enormous biodiversity.

That's why the Sierra de Espadán is also called 'the Mediterranean Jungle'. A characteristic tree is the cork oak , with a jagged trunk and wonderful branches. During the walk, you will undoubtedly encounter beautiful reptiles and birds of prey. Perhaps the most fascinating is the short-toed eagle, which with its white belly and enormous wings contrasts sharply with the Mediterranean blue sky.

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In fact, you don't need a car for this hiking package of a few days, because you can walk straight into nature from the hotel.  

One of the walking routes goes to La Dehesa, a protected nature reserve with a small lagoon. We also find millstones along the way, which were formerly carved out of the rocks in this place. The area is full of olive and almond trees, which bloom profusely in February.

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A challenging route - for experienced hikers - goes to the ruins of the 'Castillo de Castro'. This castle is located on top of a steep rock, which protrudes as an extra tower above the surroundings.

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An easy route goes to the caves of San Josep, near the town of Vall d'Uixo. Here is the longest navigable underground river in Europe, and you can take a boat trip there.

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Hotel Mar de Fulles has 2 yoga areas.

And the huge front garden has all kinds of seats and hammocks.

The pool is also open from May to October. The water flows seamlessly into the décor of mountains in the background.

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And as an extra activity you can also join a beekeeper.

We can also provide bicycles, e-bikes or mountain bikes. This will bring dozens of walking or cycling routes within your reach.

The walking package lasts 3 days as standard, met 2 nights including an extensive breakfast and detailed hiking maps of routes in the area. You can also get GPS tracks from these routes, which you can use with the Wikiloc app. This allows you to find your way in nature with your own mobile phone.
(Take an extra battery with you, because the navigation function uses a lot of power.)

Price for 3 days/2 nights:
from 219€, depending on date. 
Price is per person, based on a stay in a double room including an extensive breakfast. Price may vary during school holidays and local holidays. 
Extension is of course possible.

The hotel has a fantastic restaurant, where you can enjoy lunch and/or dinner (not included). Alternatively, you can go to the village of Alfondeguilla, 5km away.

The Sierra de Espadán and the hotel are 15 km from the Mediterranean Sea and about 50 km from Valencia. 
We can arrange a transfer by car or minibus for you. Price approx. 90€ (1-4 persons), one way.

The most sustainable is of course a transfer by bicycle!We have mapped out a beautiful cycling route from Valencia to the hotel, distance about 55 km. Or a shorter ride from Soneja station (17 km) or Sagunto (approx. 25 km).
This route goes as much as possible on bicycle paths, agricultural roads and partly through the orange groves.
You can make a one-way trip by bicycle, where we will collect the bicycle after arrival and immediately deliver your luggage.
Or you keep the bicycle during your entire stay, as a means of transport on site. 
Price depending on the number of days, number of people, type of bicycle and possible luggage transport.

Or combine your stay at Mar de Fulles with abike ride on the Via Verde rail bike path.