Sea of ​​Leaves

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Juanma Urbán's eyes light up when talking about her first child. when does 15 years ago he fell in love with a sea of ​​leaves at the foot of the Serra d'Espadà and just 10km from the sea, he did not imagine the adventure that was coming upon him. From Greenpeace Valencia landed in Alfondeguilla (Castellón) with the intention of demonstrating to the world that rural tourism can be done with minimal environmental impact. Hui, after a year of localization, of twelve of (bio) stone construction, cal, clay and whip, i of two crowlendings(private microloans) it's a reality. Thanks to people like his wife, son and family, to the architect Xavier Salvador, delivered to the cause, and a dedicated team, you can tell that this project was born of love, the more cool. And how love never stops growing, every corner of Mar de Fulles is a show of love for nature. Hui, Juanma and his team (Vicky, Susi, Alberto and extras) they can be more than proud because it is already the first rural hotel in Europe, (and in the world?) which is considered energy self-sufficient; and what's more, it does so with a photovoltaic installation by a local company, (applause). The icing on the cake is the overflowing pool, the unique trees and a special menu with products from the organic garden. Hopefully you'll also see Alberto and Susi at the pool, to Vicky meditating or having a beer on the terrace after work. The path is not at all easy but the result is spectacular, and we are the privileged ones who have Juanma's house here, al cantonet. Sea of ​​leaves bathes you in peace, tranquility, rest and nature from 40 euros with breakfast. Living the experience is proof that your dream has already become a beautiful reality. Who was to tell Juanma that he would succeed with the 6.000 euros that started? Now it's his turn to take the flight and he will; because it's never the money, it's always love. @MaríadeQuesada