City Escapes
Barcelona & Valencia from Casa de Olivos
Casa de Olivos sits perfectly between Barcelona and Valencia, making it an ideal base for guests who want to combine city culture with space, calm, and countryside living. Many of our guests choose to spend time in one or both cities before or after their stay — then arrive here to slow down, recharge, and enjoy a very different pace of Spain.
Whether you’re breaking up a city holiday or adding a cultural day trip to your stay, Casa de Olivos offers the comfort, privacy, and tranquillity that busy cities can’t.
Valencia – Our Favourite City
(and the One We Recommend)
Valencia is our go-to city recommendation for guests staying at Casa de Olivos. It’s vibrant, creative, and full of life — yet noticeably calmer and less crowded than Barcelona, making it very doable as a relaxed day trip.
Here you’ll find:
- A beautiful historic old town with plazas, churches, and markets
- The spectacular City of Arts & Sciences, blending modern architecture with green space
- The Turia Gardens – a unique green park stretching for kilometres through the city, created in the former riverbed and perfect for walking, cycling and relaxing between sights
- Long stretches of urban beach easily reached from the centre
- Outstanding food culture — from traditional paella Valenciana to innovative dining
Valencia feels more local and lived-in, with fewer tourists and a slower rhythm that mirrors the way of life around Casa de Olivos. Many guests tell us it’s their favourite Spanish city — even when they hadn’t planned to visit at all.
📍 Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes by car
Barcelona – Iconic, Creative & Full of Energy
Barcelona is one of Europe’s most exciting cities and a global cultural icon. From Gaudí’s architecture and world-class museums to its buzzing neighbourhoods, beaches, and food scene, it’s a city that leaves a strong impression.
Highlights include:
- The Gothic Quarter and El Born
- Gaudí masterpieces such as Sagrada Família and Park Güell
- La Rambla – the famous tree-lined boulevard running through the heart of the city, full of life, street performers, cafés and historic buildings
- A lively waterfront and urban beaches
- Renowned shopping, dining, and nightlife
Barcelona is best enjoyed with time and energy — and many guests choose Casa de Olivos as a peaceful stop before or after their city stay, allowing them to recover from the pace and crowds.
📍 Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes by car
The Perfect Balance: City Life & Countryside Calm
After the stimulation of a city, returning to Casa de Olivos feels like an exhale. Guests love the contrast:
- Quiet mornings in the gardens
- Space to swim, walk, or simply do nothing
- Nights under the stars instead of city noise
Equally, some guests stay with us first — enjoying rest, nature, and privacy — before heading off refreshed for a city adventure.
Casa de Olivos works beautifully as:
- A mid-trip pause between Barcelona and Valencia
- A countryside base with one cultural city day
- A slower alternative to staying in busy urban centres
What to find out more to do near Casa de Olivos?
Or why not 'go green' - and take a city day trip by train
Take the stress out of city hopping and base yourself at Casa de Olivos and simply take a day trip to see the city sights.
Vinaros train station offers services to both Barcelona and Valencia, and also Tarragona.
Take a day trip by train and give the car a rest for the day. Enjoy a relaxed journey on the train, take in the sights and tastes of the city without any parking challenges and then return back to Casa de Olivos stress free.
Timetables change throughout the year - check the www.thetrainline.com for latest times and prices.
