Strolling through the Valencian markets is more than just a time to do the weekly shopping. It can be an amazing experience! A tour surrounded by historic buildings, full of art and stunning in detail; a joy to the senses which are stimulated at every step by the aromas in the market place.

A diverse range of colourful vegetables, exotic fruit and spices arranged perfectly in the stalls; the sight of fresh fish and a variety of delicacies; the sound of the sellers’ voices in the air se...

The construction of a building in the centre of Valencia discovered a few years ago a “treasure” hidden in the bowels of the city: the cellar of a medieval house in which wine and other products such as oil, flour or grain was stored.

The chance discovery brought to light the remains of what is considered the city oldest winery; a space built in the thirteenth century, a few years after the Christian conquest of Valencia by King Jaume I in 1238.

This cellar occupied the basement...

In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner, Spain has special relevance the” esmorzar” which can be compared to the English brunch, whereby a good tasty sandwich is a must have. In some regions such as Valencia it is part of the daily culture.

Formerly, workers in the field or at sea stopped to eat a sandwich or different kinds of food in order to recharge their energy and get back to work. This current modern life has somewhat changed our habits and it has become unusual for people to...

The most important festival in Valencia is “Fallas”. For five days, approximately, the city is filled with music, gunpowder, color, and places where you can enjoy a good paella and good drinking chocolate with bunyols. This is a unique event, declared of International Tourist Interest, and candidate to become Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

From the 15 th  to the 19 th  of March, the streets of Valencia are an “outdoor museum...

Tierra Magra  is the name of the world’s best sandwich, according to a decision at the last contest held at the Madrid Fusion (gastronomic world capital during three days).

Tierra Magra  is the name of the world’s best sandwich, according to a decision at the last contest held at the Madrid Fusion (gastronomic world capital during three days).

The history of the sandwich, according to its creator Juan Casamayor, chef of the restaurant Molt...