Catral

One of the most inland villages of all the villages of the Vega Baja it is located close to a famous area of outstanding natural beauty – El Hondo Reservoir, which is a protected nature reserve. The main village square is a great place to sit and have a coffee whilst admiring the large domed church that sits proudly in the square as it protects the village inhabitants.

Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Catral

• Village Centre: dominated by the church and its square with a selection of shops, bars and cafes.

Ideas of places to twin Catral with day or night

• Enjoy a visit to the Nature reserve of El Hondo in the morning and soak up the atmosphere of the village of Catral in the afternoon by having a lazy lunch in any of its cafes.
• Have a day exploring!! Twin Catral with anyone of a number of surrounding small villages like San Fulgencio, Daya Vieja or Formentera or the town of Almoradi to get a true feel of what rural Spanish life is all about.
• Spend the morning wandering around the streets of Catral perhaps popping into the church, then drive past the cultivated fields of the Vega Baja to La Marina beach to indulge in a spot of sunbathing during the summer or a brisk walk in the winter.

Places of Interest