Saturday, August 3, 2013

A birthday treat!

As it was a very special day, my 65th birthday, we decided to have lunch out and so we went to la Torre del Visco hotel restaurante which is 5½km along a camino off the road between Valderrobres and Fuentespalda about 25 minutes from us.


It's not just the wonderful food, it is the whole experience including the building and its surroundings which makes a visit here so worthwhile. The hotel is set in 100 hectares, almost 250 acres, of the beautiful valley of the rio Testavins which then flows into the Matarraña river.


The original building dates from the 15th century but has been most tastefully restored and extended.


After the meal, coffee and tea are served on the terrace.


The entire atmosphere is tranquil, relaxing and most romantic!


For the first time since coming to Spain I was able to walk on a proper grass lawn.


Exploring the main building is fascinating as there are so many different levels both to the building itself and the gardens outside.


The food served in the restaurant is locally sourced with the vegetables and herbs being grown on site and freshly picked each day. The cheese on our salad came from a herd of goats in the nearby village.


When we returned home I was treated to a homemade cake especially produced for my birthday by our friend Maria Angeles. 

What a wonderful day!

I must make a note not to wash the car before we go 11km along a dusty camino again!

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