A Taste of Valencia
Port
Valencia, Spain
Activity Level
moderate
Duration
4.0 Hours
Start your day leading to Port Saplaya, a small port town north of Valencia, often referred to as Valencia’s ‘Little Venice’. It’s easy to see why, as it has a beautiful port area filled with boats and pretty colourful houses. Enjoy some free time to take a leisurely stroll along the beach admiring the interesting and colourful architecture of the buildings lining the port.
Next, you will visit a traditional Alqueria, an old farmhouse set in beautiful surroundings that houses the Horchata. Visit the farm to learn about the evolution of the traditional Valencian drink ‘horchata’, popular throughout Spain.This stop will help you understand the meaning and history of this tradition and how the tiger nut is grown and cultivated in the production of this drink. The farmhouse itself preserved the tradition of the Valencian farms, don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about Spanish farming.
After your visit, enjoy a tasting of ‘horchata’ and the traditional ‘farton’. The drink is the most classic of breakfast options, served with ‘fartons’ (long and thin iced buns) that are usually dunked in the horchata.
Next, you will visit a traditional Alqueria, an old farmhouse set in beautiful surroundings that houses the Horchata. Visit the farm to learn about the evolution of the traditional Valencian drink ‘horchata’, popular throughout Spain.This stop will help you understand the meaning and history of this tradition and how the tiger nut is grown and cultivated in the production of this drink. The farmhouse itself preserved the tradition of the Valencian farms, don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about Spanish farming.
After your visit, enjoy a tasting of ‘horchata’ and the traditional ‘farton’. The drink is the most classic of breakfast options, served with ‘fartons’ (long and thin iced buns) that are usually dunked in the horchata.
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