Orient – peace, relax, inspiration and tranquility

Beside that, with the approximately 50 homes so beautifully positioned, it could be easily associated with the heaven on earth. The houses of the village (old stone houses from the 14th and 15th century) cling to a small hill with a cute little church (church Sant Jordi from the 18th century) occupying its crest – a hill surrounded by the mountains on all sides. Many of the attractions that Orient affords therefore tend to be based in and around the mountains.

There are several notable walks that connect to nearby villages along routes that offer scenic views. In addition, the fertile land surrounding Orient is perfect for the sustaining of vineyards; indeed, the area is renown on the island for producing a selection of highly acclaimed wines. The attractions here have a holistic feel to them and a stay in Orient is sure to introduce you to the natural delights the island has to offer. Also, in the village you’ll find some good restaurants – on a few metres from the church is the delightful and characterful restaurant called “ Mandala” run by a Swiss couple from Geneva.

There are also small country hotels close-by. A very quiet and top quality retreat being the hotel “La Hermitage” were you can relax in an exceptional atmosphere. The spa is luxuriously appointed with views of the mountains but if you’d prefer to relax in the privacy of your own room, the therapist can also carry out massages and beauty treatments in your exclusive space. As activities, Orient is an ideal place for doing excursions and going hiking. The first impression you’ll receive of Orient is the outstanding setting in a beautiful valley looking like a town taken off a postcard. It’s a paradise for walkers and nature lovers where the songs of the thrush are heard to echo through the valley along with the happy twitters of small birds busily hunting insects in the orchards, magically accompanied by the soft sound of bells sounding the every movement of grazing sheep.