Best time to visit: March-October
Go for this: The City of Arts and Sciences, a strikingly futuristic museum complex designed by local Santiago Calatrava. In particular, The Oceanographic – the largest marine park in Europe – a tribute to the seas and oceans of the planet, containing representatives of the world’s main marine ecosystems.
But try this: A Paella masterclass in a barraca, a typical house used by the local farmers, where your chef will be waiting for you in his kitchen. Get your apron on and start cooking your own paella, but don’t worry, you’ll have the hints and tips of your chef throughout the process. No better way to end the day than tasting your own paella, served with several starters and beverages.
Favorite guest experience: Discover the spectacular landscapes of the Albufera natural reserve, the biggest lagoon in Spain. Marked by rice paddies that change color between seasons, the park is a paradise for migrating birds. Enjoy a lovely boat trip through the water channels that irrigate the rice fields. As you sail on a traditional boat, explore the lush wetlands and admire the multidose of birds and aquatic species surrounding you.
Favorite hotel: CARO Hotel Valencia, a boutique hotel in the Old Town, next to the pretty Túria gardens and walking distance to many of the city’s top landmarks. Housed in a 19th century palace, the hotel combines historical features with modern design, and each room tells its own story.
Favorite restaurant: La Pepica. A Valencian institution renowned for its signature paella, this seaside restaurant has wowed royalty, movie stars, and even Ernest Hemingway, with its spectacular seafood since its founding in 1898.
Foods:
- Paella
Wine:
- Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
- Garnacha
- Tempranillo
- Airén
- Bobal
Best time to visit: March-October
Go for this: The City of Arts and Sciences, a strikingly futuristic museum complex designed by local Santiago Calatrava. In particular, The Oceanographic – the largest marine park in Europe – a tribute to the seas and oceans of the planet, containing representatives of the world’s main marine ecosystems.
But try this: A Paella masterclass in a barraca, a typical house used by the local farmers, where your chef will be waiting for you in his kitchen. Get your apron on and start cooking your own paella, but don’t worry, you’ll have the hints and tips of your chef throughout the process. No better way to end the day than tasting your own paella, served with several starters and beverages.
Favorite guest experience: Discover the spectacular landscapes of the Albufera natural reserve, the biggest lagoon in Spain. Marked by rice paddies that change color between seasons, the park is a paradise for migrating birds. Enjoy a lovely boat trip through the water channels that irrigate the rice fields. As you sail on a traditional boat, explore the lush wetlands and admire the multidose of birds and aquatic species surrounding you.
Favorite hotel: CARO Hotel Valencia, a boutique hotel in the Old Town, next to the pretty Túria gardens and walking distance to many of the city’s top landmarks. Housed in a 19th century palace, the hotel combines historical features with modern design, and each room tells its own story.
Favorite restaurant: La Pepica. A Valencian institution renowned for its signature paella, this seaside restaurant has wowed royalty, movie stars, and even Ernest Hemingway, with its spectacular seafood since its founding in 1898.
Foods:
- Paella
Wine:
- Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
- Garnacha
- Tempranillo
- Airén
- Bobal
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