Kampaoh Moncófar

No one would blame you if your sole activity here was wandering out onto the beach by the site and simply spending your days sunbathing, swimming and sandcastle building. If you fancy a very gentle change of scenery, you could just head a little way north or south to get to a different stretch of beach – perhaps going north to Platja de Nules (20 minutes' walk) to rent paddleboards or settle down by the lighthouse, or heading south to get an all-over tan at Moncofa’s naturist beach (five minutes’ drive). Heading inland, the mountain landscapes of the Serra d’Espadà Natural Park (20 minutes) lend themselves to both hiking and cycling, and there are also various adventure activities here including canyoning, climbing and bungee jumping. For a look below the surface, head to Coves de Sant Josep (20 minutes), for a boat tour on an underground river. Valencia (45 minutes) is a great city for a day out – it’s home to the largest aquarium in Europe, a gorgeous cathedral and 34 museums (including those of the fabulous City of Arts and Sciences). Valencia is also the birthplace of paella and home to a huge market full of fresh produce.