Destination

Sant Carles de la Rápita

A place for everybody.
Sun, sea, beach and relaxation.

A holiday you'll never forget !

The village

With its wide, golden beaches, this is exactly what you can expect of the Costa Dorada.
Sant Carles de la Ràpita is a cozy bath and fishing village that borders on the nature reserve "Delta del Ebro".
If you like the sun, the beach and the Spanish culture during your holiday, you will quickly feel at home here. The cosy restaurants, terraces and shops complete the picture.

Food & drinks

Sant Carles de la Rapita, is regarded as the culinary capital of the region; especially the seafood here is delicious! There are plenty of restaurants, tapas bars, etc., where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at every level (fast food, tapas, family restaurans and high-end culinairy restaurants).
Some examples are:
Breakfast: Addam's, Greenz, Parade bar, etc.,
Lunch or diner: Taberna Dalmau, Restaurant Las Palmeres, Restaurant Can Batiste, Hotel Juanito, Marieta Taperia, etc., etc. .
At the sea in the delta d' Ebro you can sail with a boat to Augusti where you'll find the best mussels, oysters or Seafood paella. At Augusti you can also see how it works within the mussel and oyster hang culture.
The best Ice cream and cocktails in town, you'll find at 200 passes from our Holiday Paradise at the Passeig Maritim, at la Vela Al Vent.
In Ulldecona you'll find 2 two star Michelin restaurants, L'antic Moli and Les Moles
www.lesmoles.com
www.anticmoli.com

Relaxation & activities

Sant Carles de la Ràpita is a lively seaside village, with facilities for all kinds of sports. This allows you plenty of swimming, paddle surfing, windsurfing and sailing. There are also attractive locations for diving and snorkeling.
Both the environment of the delta, as the nearby mountains offer hikers and cyclists sufficient challenge to their energy.
As well as sun, sea and beach San Carles also has cultural and historical points of interest, especially from Moorish times. Nature lovers come fully into their own in the Delta del Ebro, a nature area with sand dunes, lakes and special birds, including flamenco's. For more information you can click on the links below: addlesurfen, kite surfing, water sports, walking & hiking and Parc Naturel. On tripadvisor, you can see some of these activities with reviews back.:
Paddlesurfing, Kitesurfing, Different water sports, Walking & hiking and Parc Naturel.
On tripadvisor you can find some of these activities with reviews.

Beach & Sea

On the beach and at the sea you'll get the real holiday feelings. The beach is 50 meters away from the apartments in a quiet bay. The soft (sand no stones) seabed slopes gently. Up to 100 meters in the sea can you stand. Ideal for all ages.
Enjoy the sun between the Spaniards. This means that it will be crowded and that after 13:00 the beach fully for you! On the beach are several cosy bars for a "soft" drink and delicious tapas.
Directly on your beach is the boulevard. Here are 2 of the best restaurants in the area situated, for a delicious lunch or a romantic dinner with sea views .....

You can also take the boat to a Bar/Restaurant on the sea, a unique experience, where you can enjoy all the specialties that the sea has to offer. You can fluctuate and trampoline jump into the water and you can walk through the sea to the nature parc. In short, a unique experience. This boat sails every half hour and the last descent is at 17.30 hours back to the harbour, For more info: www.bahiamargrup.com

Peñiscola

Peñiscola is located just above the main town of the region, Castellón de la Plana and is known for the 14th century castle which is situated on a huge rock with you cab observe from a distance. The Castle, strategically located on a peninsula and built between 1294 and 1307, stands on the ruins of an old Arab citadel. It's half an hour away by car. You can shop while you walk up to the Castle. The castle is open to the public and gives a nice view of the village and often there is also a changing exhibition in one of the castle rooms. In the depths of winter, many shops are closed, please take notice of this. You can make a boat trip from the port of Peñiscola "Golondrina" to look at Peñiscola from the sea, witch gives you a very nice view on Peniscola.
www.enbenicarlopeniscola.com

Jardin de Papagayo

Near Peñiscola (in Benicarlo) is the "Jardin de Papagayo"situated: a bird garden where you can feed the birds by yourself. Super fun for children. There is one special 'climb' route and western village where you can walk between the kangaroos.
www.jardindelpapagayo.com/

Morella

This beautiful old medieval village is located at one hour drive from Sant Carles.
Morella is known for its blankets and knitting. Here you can find nice, warm sweaters for the Dutch winters.
There are also many small nice shops. You will find several museums with archaeological discoveries (dinosaurs and fossils in the area are found) and you can visit the castle.
It is a nice day trip to see more of the interior of the province of Castellon. Keep in mind that in the winter there is a lot fresher, a vest or jacket is not a luxury!

www.morellaturistica.com/

Sanctuario Virgen de la Balma-Zorita

Sanctuario Virgen de la Balma-Zorita is an impressive place to visit and nice to combine with a visit to San Mateu or Morella.
It exists for the half out of a church (built in 1667) and the other half out of a cave, where, of course, a Maria apparition took place (otherwise it could not be a "sanctuario").
A shepherd was by a light beckoned to the cave and his paralyzed arm was healed. From that time on, the place is a pilgrimage where people go to redeemed of the devil or to cure diseases.
At the beginning of the cave is a small restaurant that is also a hotel. In the weekend is the sanctuario is open from 11.00 to 20.00, on weekdays, it is closed between the afternoon (between 13.00 and 16.30) and on Mondays the entire day.
www.ermitascomunidadvalenciana.com

Market

Almost every day of the week there is a market in the area. On Saturday there is a market in Sant Carles de La Rapità. Delicious local specialities, Bikini's, paella pans to bedspreads. In short, there is something for everyone.
You have to try a delicious cup of coffee with such a sweet croissants on one of the many terraces.
Mmm enjoy......!!
Click here for the markets in Castellon
Click here for the markets in Tarragona

And a lot more...

Sant Carles de la Ràpita has a lot of activities and attractions for young and old, active and passive which guarantee a pleasant stay.

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