Situated in the Camarca of Ribera Alta, in the region of Valencia, in Spain, is the tranquil, idyllic village of Catadau. A Catadau holiday is suitable for those travellers who like to simply relax in the warmth of the sun with no mass tourism around, yet want to be close enough to the main sights and attractions that the region has to offer. Furthermore, a Catadau holiday rental villa will offer unprecedented views of the stunning surrounding countryside as well as coming equipped with all of the mod-cons you need for a truly relaxing stay.
Being a destination that places an emphasis on relaxation and tranquillity, visitors will not find an overwhelming amount of activities available in the village. Should you decide that you don't want to relax in the sun by the pool then there are opportunities to enjoy pursuits such as mountain biking, hiking, swimming, golf and walking. This area is also ideal for those who love to spend time photographing, painting or drawing natural scenery as the countryside is littered with orange groves and wildlife. Catadau is renowned locally for its leather trade and as a result there are a number of leather shops to visit in the village.
It is likely that you will want to get out and about during your Catadau holiday and there are many great places to spend the day. This includes the city of Cuenca in the neighbouring Castilla-La Mancha region of the country, approximately 3 hours away from Catadau. Cuenca has many wonderful historical and architectural sights to see whilst spending the day there including the Bishop's Palace, the remains of an Arab fortress, the 15th century hanging houses and the Church of St. Michael. The city also has several interesting museums including a museum of abstract art.
Those considering having a Catadau holiday will be able to experience a wonderful Mediterranean climate. This means that there are very hot, dry summers and mild winters. The warmest months of the year to have a Catadau holiday are July and August when the daytime temperature reaches as high as 31 degrees Celsius. The coolest months of the year are January and February when the daytime temperatures reach a maximum of 17 degrees Celsius, which is still quite pleasant. The village receives an average annual precipitation amount of 17 inches.
Travellers can begin a fantastic Catadau holiday by arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC) which is approximately 40 minutes away from the village. Special deals on flights to Valencia can be found with a range of air operators such as Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Iberia and Spanair. Passengers can leave the UK from several major airports including London Stansted (STN), Glasgow (GLA), Belfast (BFS), Southampton (SOU) and Newcastle (NCL).
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