Living in the Bajo Maestrazgo.
Earth, silence and roots in one of the oldest landscapes in the Mediterranean.
The Bajo Maestrazgo (Baix Maestrat) is a comarca in the north of Castellón province that combines exceptional natural heritage with a quality of life hard to find on the coast. Its millennia-old olive groves, dry-stone architecture and UNESCO Territorio Xenia status make it one of the most singular destinations to live, invest or settle in the Valencian Community.
This is where Olive Soul is born: a habitat project designed by Jaime Sanahuja on estates of more than one hectare, where Passive House architecture and ancient olive groves become the foundations of a new way of living.
About the Bajo Maestrazgo
The Bajo Maestrazgo (Baix Maestrat) is a comarca of the Valencian Community in the north of Castellón province. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the province of Tarragona to the north. Its main municipalities are Vinaròs (capital), Benicarló, Peñíscola, Sant Mateu, Traiguera and Canet lo Roig. The territory is part of the Territorio Xenia, recognised by UNESCO for its exceptional concentration of millennial olive trees. The comarca combines Mediterranean coastline with mountainous interior, at altitudes between sea level and 700 m. Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Por qué vivir en el Bajo Maestrazgo
Nature and UNESCO Territorio Xenia
The Bajo Maestrazgo concentrates the highest density of millennial olive trees in Europe. A UNESCO-protected landscape where biodiversity, history and serenity coexist in balance.
Sanahuja Architecture
Olive Soul homes are designed by Jaime Sanahuja (Sanahuja & Partners): local dry-stone, large openings to the olive grove and Passive House standard for total energy efficiency.
Patrimonial Investment
A scarce asset in a high-appreciation area. Estates of more than 1 ha with producing olive grove, agricultural yield and long-term revaluation potential.
A home of your own, a patrimonial investment, or both? We'll answer your questions about the Structured Co-ownership.
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Olive Soul in the Bajo Maestrazgo
15 independent residential units on 1-hectare estates. Each home is simultaneously a patrimonial asset and a transformative experience in the heart of the Bajo Maestrazgo.
Frequently asked questions about the Bajo Maestrazgo
What is the Bajo Maestrazgo?
The Bajo Maestrazgo (Baix Maestrat) is a comarca in the north of Castellón province, Valencian Community. It combines Mediterranean coastline, mountainous interior and millennial olive groves recognised by the UNESCO Territorio Xenia. Its main municipalities are Vinaròs, Benicarló, Peñíscola, Sant Mateu and Traiguera.
Where is the Bajo Maestrazgo?
The Bajo Maestrazgo is in the north of Castellón province, between the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the Maestrazgo foothills to the north and west. It is about 40 minutes from Peñíscola, 1 hour from Tarragona and 2 hours from Valencia and Barcelona.
What cities are near the Bajo Maestrazgo?
The nearest towns are Vinaròs and Benicarló (coast, 20-30 min), Peñíscola (40 min), Sant Mateu (historic capital, 15 min), Morella (45 min) and Tortosa (45 min). Castellón city is 1 hour away.
Can you live in the Bajo Maestrazgo year-round?
Yes. The Bajo Maestrazgo has a continental Mediterranean climate: warm summers (25-35 °C) and mild winters (5-15 °C). Proximity to the sea moderates temperatures and makes year-round living comfortable. Healthcare, education and retail services are available in Vinaròs and Benicarló.
Is there land for sale in the Bajo Maestrazgo?
Estates with ancient olive groves in the Bajo Maestrazgo are scarce assets. Olive Soul offers estates of more than 1 hectare with producing centennial olive grove, Passive House design and a structured co-ownership model. Request the dossier to find out about availability and conditions.
How much does an estate in the Bajo Maestrazgo cost?
Estate prices in the Bajo Maestrazgo vary by size, condition and proximity to services. At Olive Soul, units combine a 1 ha plot, design home (130-200 m²) and producing olive grove. Request the investment dossier for detailed pricing and participation models.
What is the Territorio Xenia?
The Territorio Xenia is a UNESCO recognition covering the north of Castellón province. Its value lies in the exceptional concentration of millennial olive trees — some over 1,000 years old — representing a living heritage of Mediterranean civilisation.
What makes Olive Soul special in the Bajo Maestrazgo?
Olive Soul combines three unique elements: contemporary architecture by Jaime Sanahuja on 1 ha estates with centennial olives, Passive House standard for total energy self-sufficiency, and a structured co-ownership model allowing participation as residence, investment or both.