How to get to and enjoy Matarraña without a car: the practical guide by Mas la Llum

Traveling in a more unhurried way, reducing your carbon footprint, and connecting with the environment from the very first minute in Matarraña may seem difficult, but it is possible. Although private transport predominates in this region, combining regional buses or trains, local taxis, bicycles, and walking routes allows you to enjoy a complete stay without needing a car. 

When we created Mas la Llum, this is exactly what we wanted: a place integrated into nature that respects the rhythm of its surroundings, minimizing our ecological footprint. That is why we joined the CarFree campaign by Fundación Ecotur. If you want to visit us without relying on the steering wheel, here is step by step how to organize it. 


1. Getting to Arens de Lledó
The key to getting here by public transport is combining different legs depending on where you are coming from: 

•    By bus (HIFE Line): If you are traveling from Barcelona or Zaragoza, the HIFE bus company brings you to the area with stops in Alcañiz, Calaceite, or Horta de Sant Joan. From Calaceite, you can connect to the local bus stop in the village: ARENS DE LLEDO, Cataluña, 16. From this stop, there is a flat 25-minute walk directly to our door. 

•    By train: The nearest train station is Tortosa. From there, you can catch a HIFE bus toward Horta de Sant Joan and cover the final leg by rural taxi or bicycle. 

•    Trusted local taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage or prefer to coordinate your arrival, we have reliable local rural taxis in the area; you will find their phone numbers inside the guide. 

2. Once you are here: getting around without a car
•    Walking trails right from the door: You don’t need to drive anywhere to start hiking. Trails lead directly from the house to the Algars River, the path connecting Arens to Lledó, or peaceful walks along the farm's rural paths. 

•    Getting around by bike or e-bike: The region features routes like the Val de Zafán Greenway and a vast network of quiet rural roads. If you don't bring your own bike, you can rent bicycles or e-bikes from nearby companies such as Esgambi, Bicis Via Verda, Montsport, or Matarraña Aventura. At Mas la Llum, we provide a covered shelter to store them and charging points for electric batteries. 

3. Food and local shopping during your stay
•    Meals at the farm: If you prefer not to travel for food, at Mas la Llum we prepare organic breakfasts, packed picnics for your excursions, and healthy dinners. 

•    Local village shops: A 25-minute walk away in Arens de Lledó, you will find Tienda María José for basic groceries, Panadería Albesa for fresh bread, and Bar-Restaurante La Sociedad for meals or drinks. 

We have gathered all direct links to Wikiloc routes, local taxi phone numbers, bus schedules, and maps into a single document so you can keep it on your mobile phone throughout your trip. 

Descargar Download the Mas la Llum CarFree Welcome Guide (PDF)

If you would like to check the environmental impact you save during your trip, you can calculate it using theEcotur CO2 Footprint Calculator.