It’s another hot, gorgeous, blindingly sunny day in Valencia. You peek out your window and see throngs of tourists parading through the streets. You don’t want to brave the crowds on narrow city streets today. You want the fresh coolness of mountain air and a refreshing dip in natural waters. Montanejos hot springs (aka Fuente … Read more
You haven’t had the full Valencian experience until you’ve sipped (or chugged) horchata in Valencia. That’s because this city isn’t just the birthplace of paella – this creamy, naturally sweet, delicious drink was born here too. Specifically in the Alboraya region of Valencia. And this refreshing, plant-based beverage has remained popular for centuries. So it’s … Read more
Like every other city that people love visiting, Valencia is full of shops touting fridge magnets and keychains. You don’t want these. In fact, nobody wants these. It’s like that time your aunt got back from the Great Barrier Reef and told you she got you something and then handed you a keychain coin purse. … Read more
Oranges and Valencia go together like peanut butter and jelly, like wine and cheese. It’s one of the first foods that spring to mind when you think of Valencia. And how could it not? They are everywhere. A charming quirk you’ll first notice when you land is that orange trees are planted all over Valencia’s … Read more