There’s no denying it, Everyone has at least heard of Valencia, in it’s various forms, whether it be their football team, festivals or paella. But I would guarantee, that those same people would also know of Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga, and visited all those cities, but many would not have gone to Valencia. Strange thatContinue reading “City Guide: Valencia”
Category Archives: Valencia
The Mediterranean Tour, Day 4: Valencia- Xabia/ Javea, 117km
Day 4 was fairly early start from Valencia, and different day compared to day 3 for many reasons. The road follows the Costa Blanca almost all the way to my next bed, Xabia/ Javea in the Alacant/Alicante province. A mostly flat affair, this day will be remembered for the many timeshares and forests obstructing myContinue reading “The Mediterranean Tour, Day 4: Valencia- Xabia/ Javea, 117km”
The Mediterranean Tour, Day 3 Castellón de la Plana- Valencia
Day 3 of the tour was actually the shortest ride of the whole trip, giving me an opportunity to actually slow down a little and enjoy any town for a bit longer than before. Valencia was the next bed for the night, and getting there meant crossing The extensive fields of orange trees, as wellContinue reading “The Mediterranean Tour, Day 3 Castellón de la Plana- Valencia”
Paella
I know it’s a cliché writing about a dish that is known worldwide and stereotypical and emblematic of Spain on my blog, but there is a lot more to it than meets the eye. It’s something many Brits would typically do, go down to La Rambla in the centre of Barcelona and have a massive,Continue reading “Paella”