VALENCIA LAND OF PAELLA
culinary short break 3 days
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Valencia region is the birthplace of Paella - the most popular and international dish of the Spanish gastronomy. Our 2,000-year-old city, one of Spain’s oldest, was founded by retiring Roman soldiers given land by Caesar as a reward for their bravery. With the best weather in Spain, and less crowds than you’ll find in Barcelona to the north or Alicante to the south, it rewards visitors with its abundant produce, friendly people and lots of sunshine.
During your paella cooking holidays with us you will see how seriously we Valencians take our food culture heritage. You will take part in the most Valencian foodie activities yourself, with culinary visits and cooking classes both in the bustling city and in its fertile surrounding lands. |
With our 3 paella cooking classes set both in the city and on the beautiful Lake Albufera with its rice paddies, you will master the skill of making the authentic paella valenciana, seafood paella and black rice! In between the cooking classes we will take you to a rustic winery for a tour and wine tasting, and to artisan olive oil makers. You will learn about the UNESCO Heritage Fallas festival and eat at atmospheric Spanish tapas bars...And enjoy a great night of flamenco!
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dates and availability
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Where you’re going to stay One Shot Palacio Reina Victoria hotels is set in a classical style building built in 1910 by the Valencian architect Luis Ferreres Soler. This historic building was the first hotel in the city of Valencia. Celebrities like Ernest Hemingway, Jacinto Benavente, Federico Garcia Lorca and Robert Capa stayed at this hotel and they found inspiration for their novels and projects within its walls.
The unbeatable location and its unique communication have always made the Reina Victoria the reference hotel in Valencia: it is just 50 meters from Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Town Hall Square), and a few steps from Norte railway station, Valencia bullring arena, the Cathedral and the main streets and shopping areas of the city. The interior refurbishment has been developed by Alfaro-Manrique study with natural materials (wood, iron or ceramic), they have managed to reinterpret its historic character of an elegant and modern way without compromising the historic atmosphere. |
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Day-1 Friday. bienvenidos! Transfers from airport and station and your first paella and tapas cooking class
Our transfer will meet you at Valencia Airport or Joaquin Sorolla train station at morning. We will take you to the hotel accommodation. Welcome reception with a cocktail followed by Mercat Central food market tour to purchase all ingredients for our two cooking class and to have a Tapas wine/beer break at popular market bar 'Central Bar' . Then your first Seafood Paella and Tapas cooking class followed by a lunch with all cooked dishes pairing with local wines. After a relax time we will go to enjoy a Flamenco Show tapas dinner with wine at 'La Bulería'.
Day-2 Saturday Explore the town and then your second Paella and tapas cooking class
Following breakfast, spend the morning exploring stunning old town and visit to City of Arts and Sciences . Then we will go to La Albufera lake, the birthplace of Paella to have your second cooking class. Wood-fire Paella Valenciana followed of a lunch with all food cooked. Then a boat trip to explore the lake. Back to hotel to have a relax and then we will go to dinner at iconic deli shop restaurant El Colmado de la Lola front to El Micalet, the Cathedral Tower at old town.
Day-3 sunday. transfers to airport or station. hasta pronto!
After breakfast and some time to relax, our transfer will collect you and take you back to Valencia Airport for your flight home or train station Joaquin Sorolla.
If this program does not fit your needs, please let us know: in many cases we are able to customize to your specifications |
Transfers can ONLY be confirmed at the Valencia international airport or Valencia Joaquin Sorolla train station at specified times. Late arrivals or early departure transfers may incur an additional fee. We would be happy to confirm transfers with you before you finalize your travel arrangements. |
If you want to extend your holidays at Valencia or want to travel to other Spanish destinations, please let us know. We can offer very competitive pricing for boutique hotels, transfers, and the best advice to discover the great places. |
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where you're going to cook Our kitchen facilities in Valencia are located at centre town ten minutes walking from our hotel and five minutes walking from Mercat Central food market.
A contemporary and sociable space, full of natural light and color - where you can set your culinary creativity free. Equipped with state of the art kitchen appliances |
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