Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Valencia
The official celebration of love and affection is very nearly upon us – a day where feelings are expressed through cards, gifts, flowers and romantic gestures. Valentines Day, celebrated on the 14th of February is a global holiday celebrated by people of all ages and cultures. For people who are in relationships or for those […]
How to make the perfect Valencian paella!
If you still haven’t tried Valencian paella then this blog is about to change that! Paella is arguably the most icon dish of Valencian cuisine, not only for its delicious combination of rice, saffron, and variety of meat and vegetables, but also because of its distinctive and original cooking method. Although there is a great […]
5 things that we love about winter in Valencia!
If you haven’t had the chance to fall in love with Valencia during the wintertime, you’re about to very soon… Here are 5 things that we love and appreciate about Valencia during the winter: 1. Oranges That’s right! You didn’t read that wrong.. maybe it’s not the first thing you were thinking we’d mention but […]
La Albufera: An Escape from the Hustle and Bustle
Just outside of the bustling city center of Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, lies a calming oasis surrounded by rice fields and dense vegetation that make up La Albufera. La albufera, the largest lagoon in Spain, connects fresh water to the Mediterranean sea. “The name comes from Arabic, meaning Al-Bulhayra, meaning small sea,” […]
Albufera: Spain’s Largest Lake and the Origin of Paella
Have you heard of Albufera, or L’Albufera as they call it in Valencian? Albufera is famous in Valencia for many reasons. First, we’ll explain exactly what it is and later we’ll explain more on its importance to Valencia, the Valencia Region, and Spain! Meaning of Albufera The word “Albufera” originated from the Arabic word (as […]
Escape to nature: The Albufera
City life can be hectic and sometimes we all need a break amongst nature! Valencia not only offers all the perks of city life but also offers a lot in the way of nature and green spaces too. What is it? The Albufera is a stunning natural park where you can find a […]
Escape to nature: The Albufera
City life can be hectic and sometimes we all need a break amongst nature! Valencia not only offers all the perks of city life but also offers a lot in the way of nature and green spaces too. What is it? The Albufera is a stunning natural park where you can find a […]
L’Albufera de Valencia
If you are staying in Valencia during the Fallas, and you are tired of the noise and the crowd walking down the streets, take a little breath of fresh air at the Albufera de Valencia. The Albufera de Valencia is one of the most representative and valuable coastal wetlands of the Valencian Community, to the […]
