Category: Travel
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It’s Christmas Time in Valencia
How do they celebrate Christmas in Spain? It’s all going to be new to us, so we thought we would share the experience along the way. December 8th was the Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrating the conception of the Virgin Mary. It was also the official start to the season of la Navidad, as…
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Day trip to Utiel Gastronómica
Much of the food and wine that we enjoy in Valencia comes from the small towns surrounding us. The train system makes it really easy to take day trips to the Valencian countryside. This past weekend we jumped on the train to Utiel, a little town about 50 miles west of Valencia. Utiel is part…
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Valencia by the Sea
When you are surrounded by history in the Ciutat Vella (old city), it’s easy to forget that Valencia is a city on the sea. Valencia has a spectacular marina and 19 km of beaches that are reachable by public transportation. The urban beaches of Las Arenas, El Cabanyal and Malvarossa are only about five kilometers…
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A Shopping Day in Valencia
Note: this post was originally published in October 2016 and has been updated for accuracy on 2017/11/29 It shouldn’t have been a surprise that Valencia has incredible shopping. After all it is the third largest city in Spain, and Spanish women love their fashion. There are shops here for every need and every budget, from…
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The Mercado Central
Life in many Spanish cities revolves around the Central Market. It is the best place to find the ingredients that make up the local gastronomy. The Mercat Central of Valencia is one of the largest, most beautiful markets in Europe.
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Layover in Madrid
Call us crazy, but we actually enjoy having an overnight layover in Madrid. Not only do we avoid the stress of having to make a connection with our sleepy heads, but we get the chance to spend a day exploring the city before moving on to our next destination. We also get really excited about…
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A Glimpse of the Alhambra, Granada
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Granada is the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace built mostly in the mid-13th century. It is one of the most famous Moorish citadels in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984. We reserved our tickets for the Alhambra one month before our trip, and…
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Eating and Walking: A Day in Valencia
Valencia is a city made for walking, which is a good counter to our other favorite pastime – eating. The combination of the two makes for a lovely day in Spain. We worked up an appetite with a long walk through the Jardines del Turia, stopping midway for lunch at a restaurant in the La…
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A Day in Denia
Follow my blog with Bloglovin On our way to Valencia, we took a detour to spend a day at the beach in Denia. This picturesque town on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante is built around an 11th-century castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Our previous experiences with touristy towns on the Costa del Sol…
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Wining and Dining in La Mancha at Bodegas Real
A winery tour and tasting is a great way to experience the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain. We visited Bodegas Real to learn about their wine and enjoy delicious regional food.
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