Torre Caballe, an extraordinary, fully staffed large villa in Catalonia, is a converted fortified farmhouse set in 60 acres of almond groves and forest with unparalleled views. Book this exclusive property rated in the Condé Nast Gold List for a family holiday, wedding or celebration. Guests enjoy a secluded location with the comforts you expect, such as authentic country cooking in a dining room for 20.

The grounds contain a private swimming pool, separate Jacuzzi, poolside shower and covered and uncovered terraces. Children will love the multimedia and games rooms and fossil hunting in the neighboring hills. The nine well-appointed bedrooms have king and super-king size beds and en-suite bathrooms. Gather together in the unique sitting rooms, including one built around a rock and another on the top floor with breathtaking views.

The Matarranya region, known as Aragon’s Spanish Tuscany, represents the best of traditional Spain’s food and customs. It’s a scenic drive to traditional villages and medieval towns with prehistoric sites. Adventurers can hike the Els Ports National Park’s trails and climb the rugged cliff faces nearby.

This family-friendly holiday villa is just under 3 hours from Barcelona Airport, near the village of Fuentespalda.

Matarranya is a small corner of the country known as the ‘Spanish Tuscany’. Although you are on the edge of the dramatic Els Ports Natural Park with incredible hiking trails, it’s only just over an hour to the coast so there is that wonderful Mediterranean climate. Here the three kingdoms of Catalonia, Valencia and Aragon meet.  The countryside is a patchwork of almond and olive groves interspersed with beautiful meadows of wild flowers.

It’s a part of Spain that has only recently been discovered by the Spanish themselves who come to see a part of the country where the traditional Spanish values remain. Here the locals work the land for a living and the villages preserve their medieval past

As well as the beautiful landscapes, which Picasso captured in his youth, there is also some of the best wildlife in the country. Ibex with huge horns come down to the almond grove and right onto the front lawn in the summer evenings, and the vulture-feeding centre nearby has been rated as one of the top 5 wildlife attractions in Europe.

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