4 Places in Valencia For a Romantic Weekend Getaway
While it might not be a famous romantic city in Europe, Valencia still has much to offer. Planning a trip there? Here are 4 spots you should visit with your special someone.
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Ole, Ole, Ole: How Singapore travellers can enjoy paella and tapas in Spain
Life in Europe has pretty much returned to normal – bar a few required measures. So if you’re into paellas and tapas, be excited. Spain has one of the fewest pre-departure procedures, allowing you to enter with ease to start your adventure. Let’s dive into how to prepare for your Spanish sojourn and what to expect.
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La Tomatina: Cloudy with a chance of tomatoes
La Tomatina takes place annually on the last Wednesday of every August in Bunol, a village 40km away from Valencia, Spain. With a forecast of about 20,000 participants, the world’s biggest food fight is nothing short of unique and downright wacky.
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History of the Valencian community flag
Many have come to associate Valencia with the iconic bat that appears on the Valencia CF crest. While the bat does not feature on the Valencian community flag, elements of the community flag still hold stories to be told. Right off the bat, here are 3 things to know about the history of the Valencian community flag.
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3 reasons to visit Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences
The Mestalla stadium is not Valencia’s only iconic structure.
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Valencia’s Legends: A Cathedral’s hidden secrets and an enchanted stone (Part 2)
The Mestalla is not the only place that is home to Valencian legends. While dragons and bats dominated the first of our mythical two-part series, it’s now time to take it up a notch with magical rocks and a dream home for cats. Read on to find out more! 1. The doors have eyes There […]
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Valencia’s Legends: A ferocious dragon and a bat’s role in war (Part 1)
It was a Roman colony, an Arab city, and now a Spanish metropolis. Valencia, with a history that spans over 2,000 years, is an intriguing city full of legendary stories to tell. In the first of this two-part series, get set to be mesmerized with two of its best-known legends. 1. An unexpected guest that […]
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Oh, how I long to see Valencia!
Tired of seeing urban buildings and longing for a magical nature escapade? Craving for gastronomic excellence beyond the usual taste of home? Restless from the chronic lack of adventure? Would you have been in a faraway foreign land now on holiday, away from mundane routine and familiar faces, if not for the persistent global pandemic? […]
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Two things you must know about paella
More paella facts, you ask? Behind every food lies a world of information and Valencia’s creation is no exception. But what makes this dish so unique, even among its contemporaries? Here are 2 more Paella facts to whet your appetite. All about “socarrat” If you’ve never tasted toasted rice, be prepared to never forget it […]
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The origins of paella
Paella is Valencia’s signature dish – a colourful mixture of saffron-flavoured rice served in a large pan full of ingredients and herbs. Its name was derived from the word paellera – the flat, round pan in which the dish is cooked. To enjoy the full “Paella experience”, here are 2 things you should know about […]
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