Horchata Day in Alboraya: A Celebration You Can’t Miss
If you’re learning Spanish in Valencia, you’ve got a brilliant opportunity waiting for you tomorrow: Horchata Day in Alboraya. On 9th July, this little town (considered the world capital of horchata) opens its doors to celebrate its most treasured drink with a day packed full of tradition and flavour. Alboraya: The Heart of Valencian Horchata […]
Our top Valenican summer dishes!
As the temperature keeps rising in the Mediterranean, summer produce is starting to appear in the shops and our palates are craving fresh, zingy and tasty dishes. One of the best things about Valencia is its gastronomy as there is alwayss something delicious and fresh available. Valencian cuisine evolves with the seasons and never fails […]
Eat like a local with these famous Valencian dishes!
It’s been a while since we did a post for all of our foodies out there and now with the holidays fastly approaching, you’ll have a lot of time to dine and indulge in all of the tasty restaurants all around the city. If you’ve been here for a while then you’ll probably know that […]
A Taste of Summer in Valencia
As the lockdown eases up and Spanish citizens are back outside enjoying nature, outdoor activities and precious time with family and friends, we are starting to get a taste of summer here in Valencia. The summer season in Valencia is characterized by endless blue skies, golden beaches and good food! Here’s a better insight into some […]
Don’t Miss out on these Local Delicacies while in Valencia!
Every region in Spain has its own culinary specialties, along with amazing wine and olive oil (to mention a few), but Valencia is especially unique due to the local products only found in this region, along with the history of their origin! Home to rice plantations, orange tree fields, and the ‘chufa’ (tiger nut), Valencia […]
Horchata and Fartons: a Local Valencian Specialty
Have you heard of Horchata (Orxata in Valencian)? If you are in Valencia you will have probably seen different stalls in the street offering this type of drink. It is, without a doubt, the most famous drink in Valencia and the most representative of its culture. Read this article to find out more about […]
Horchata y Fartons
The ‘horchata’ (or Orxata in Valenciano) is one of Valencia’s characteristic summer drink. It is made with water, sugar and its most important ingredient known as ‘chufas’ (or tiger nut in English), a tuber which is grounded and processed to make the horchata. The drink itself is served ice-cold, which makes it an ideal drink […]
