POPULAR ACTIVITIES

This is a list of the activities best liked by our guests.

They are ideal for longer stays and can be enjoyed as a family.

 

Vulture Observatory

Mas de Bunyol is a vulture observatory built above a farmhouse inside a feeding ground for vultures. The guided tour takes place daily, 365 days a year. Through the observatory’s glass windows you can see a short distance away the descent of hundreds of vultures waiting for the entry of Vultureman who brings them their daily delicacy. A must see for nature lovers and an unforgettable experience for those of us who enjoy seeing animals in freedom.

The bird observatory is located 10 minutes away from Hotel Mas de la Costa ****

 

Natural Reserve of the Puertos de Beceite

The Puertos de Beceite mountain range straddles the provinces of Tarragona, Teruel and Castellon. Renowned for its landscapes it is one of two known habitats of the native mountain goat (capra pyrenaica hispanica), a shy mountain goat with impressive horns. The range is covered with different types of pine, oak and beech forests.

In spring, the forest is filled with miniature wild orchids. It also hosts a large population of vultures. Monte Caro, the highest peak in the park, rises to 1447m. It is located 35 minutes from Hotel Mas de la Costa****.

 

Grutas de Cristal (Crystal Caves) near Molinos

Discovered in April 1961 by speleologists from Barcelona in collaboration with local residents, the site is known as the Graderas Cave or the Crystal Cave. It is an underground natural monument.

The cave’s atmosphere and the absence of light sharpens one’s senses. Its temperature remains constant throughout the year, at 14ºC with 90% humidity. The cave is alive with stalagmites and stalactites still being formed.

The caves can be reached in an hour by car from Hotel Mas de la Costa****.

EQUNATURA

Horseback riding

The area of Horta de San Juan and the nature reserve of the Puertos de Beceite, are two attractions in the area proposed by Equnatura. Discover some of the Terra Alta region on horseback.

You can combine horseback riding with olive oil or wine tasting, canyoning. Or just take a walk to Assut de Lledo, the Mirador de Grillo or the towering rock formation of the Rocas de Benet. 

RIDE

MUSEO MINERO ESCUCHA

A mining museum in a real coal mine

This mine dates from the middle of the 19th century. You enter the mine in the little personnel train which was used by the miners. The carriage descends through a gallery with a 36º inclination. After a trip of some 200 meters you reach the first gallery 100 meters below ground.

The Escucha mine is located 1:25 hrs by car from Hotel Mas de la Costa ****

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EBRO DELTA

Nature reserve

Terres del Ebre is where one of the largest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula creates the great Ebro Delta, and where the mountains of the Els Ports Natural Park meet the sea. The Delta offers clean beaches, a place to ride a bicycle through rice fields. It is the natural habitat of thousands of birds, such as flamingos as well as other migratory and native species.

An hour’s drive from Hotel Mas de la Costa**** 

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