Cal Matiner, a 15th century country property in La Salzadella

La Salzadella is a small village in inland province of Castellón that is home to a place that epitomises the very best of country living. An oasis of tranquillity built above the village walls in the 15th century that will delight lovers of the great outdoors. 

This place has a name. Cal Matiner is a country property sitting in the heart of La Salzadella. Its century-old stone façade opens up into a fully renovated space that will make you feel immediately at home. There is air conditioning and heating throughout to make sure you are comfortable at any time of the year. 

The country property has a dining room with fireplace, living room, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms with extra-large beds, an attic with incredible views, two bathrooms with waterfall showers and a terrace affording vistas over the village and surrounding countryside. The house sleeps from five to eight, treating you and your friends or family to the tranquillity of the country lifestyle. 

Built above the former village walls, Cal Matiner is the ideal place to start your exploration of La Salzadella. The best place to start is in the historic centre where you will come across the old hospital, 18th century parish church, Casa Abadía, San Antonio chapel, and Virgen del Pilar and San Vicente altars. An area steeped in history that is just steps from the property. 

Cal Matiner is also ideally located to explore the natural landscapes, culture and gastronomy of the area. If you love feeling at one with nature, you simply can’t miss the spectacle of the cherry trees in blossom, the cherry harvest or a horse ride through the local scenery. Meanwhile, if you want to delve deep into the culture of La Salzadella, you can visit the cave paintings and museum connected to this art, the Information Centre about olive oil and the old mine. 

There are also a range of foodie experiences available that will treat your palate to the finest Castellón gastronomy. You could, for instance, visit olive oil mills and their millennial olive groves, tour the wineries and taste their best vintages or head to a sheep farm to do a cheese tasting. And then there are all the outdoorsy experiences that adventure lovers will adore, such as mountain or road cycling, outdoor escape rooms and adventure days. There really is something for everyone here.