Countryside Escapists. Outdoor enthusiasts seeking peaceful rural disconnection through hiking and cycling in remote Spanish mountains
Mountain Valley Views. Set in an idyllic Mediterranean valley surrounded by breathtaking mountains and hills with a lake nearby, offering untouched nature and clear night skies for stargazing.
Hiking Paradise. Extensive trail network for hiking and trail running through the surrounding mountains, consistently praised as a defining feature for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Outdoor Pool. Swimming pool on the property providing recreation and relaxation in the rural mountain setting.
Pet Donkeys. Two beloved resident donkeys named Pepe and Estrella that guests form affectionate connections with during their stay.
Ruralco is a rural coliving space nestled in the Spanish mountains near Culla, Castelló, offering a unique blend of community living and natural surroundings. Located in a traditional Spanish country house built in 2000, this 14-bedroom coliving accommodates up to 28 people and provides high-speed Wi-Fi, optimized workspaces, and farm-to-table freshness from local artisanal products and their own organic garden.
Ruralco believes that life is richer when shared, building community through collaborative workspaces, communal meals, and genuine connections that enrich both professional and personal life. The space thrives on openness and inclusivity, welcoming people of all backgrounds and lifestyles to contribute to a warm, respectful atmosphere.
The community is built on three core values:
Connection with the self through nature - providing space to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with yourself in the quiet beauty of nature, where life slows down and the beauty of nature takes center stage.
Connection with others - where the ambitious and the lost, the dreamers and the pragmatists meet to share not just meals and chores, but ideas, new perspectives, and new opportunities in a journey that can only be understood by living it.
Opportunity to learn and grow - the rural coliving environment is curated for expansion, where living opens the door to new skills, cultures, and friendships, with many guests falling in love with the experience and returning again and again.
Oscar, who grew up in the area, initially set up the coliving community with two friends. While his friends ventured off abroad and into marriage, Oscar remained dedicated to the project and has since added his sister to help run the digital aspects of the business. Growing up locally, Oscar is well-connected and serves as the perfect person to blend the rural ways of nearby towns like Culla with the diverse needs of international guests staying at the casa rural.
Ruralco is set in a picturesque Mediterranean landscape in the province of Castelló, nestled between the villages of Culla and Benassal in the hills of the Maestrat region. The property sits amid rolling hills where rosemary and thyme grow wild, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and fresh mountain air.
The area is genuinely remote and off the beaten path, far from the noise and crowds of Spain's major cities. Guests consistently describe the setting as tranquil and peaceful, with the sounds of nature as the main soundtrack. Due to its elevation, the climate is noticeably cooler than coastal Valencia or Castellón, especially in summer.
The surrounding landscape is rich in natural beauty, with hiking trails (including the GR7 long-distance route), olive groves, and clear blue skies. Nearby villages preserve centuries-old traditions, local artisanal products, and authentic rural Spanish culture.
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