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11/03/2025

Welcome to the magical, musical, and explosive world of Fallas!! Someone once said that all art is temporary, and here, that expression is taken to the extreme. Artists work during the whole year to create beautiful sculptures which provoke reflection, maybe a chuckle, a LOL or outright tears. This art is shared with the world for four days. On the 19th of March, the sculptures are burned to the ground in a fit of fireworks and under the watchful eyes of firefighters and of thousands of onlookers. On the 20th of March, a new canvas is set on the frame and the cycle begins again.

11/03/2025

12/04/2023

08/03/2023

Happy Women's Day. You are our heroes! In picture, French hero Joan of Arc, seen on a recent visit to Carcassonne in France.

12/03/2022

Las Fallas 2022 is upon us and we couldn't be more excited!

The best way to experience this festival is through the eyes of a local, and luckily we have something for you!

Book now for our Fallas Insider Experience to guarantee your spot, spaces are limited and selling out fast!

https://valtournative.com/tours-valencia/fallas-guided/

25/01/2022

4 great things about small group experiences 👇

Aside from the obvious, that you get to avoid being stuck at the back of a big crowd, or packed in like sardines, there are a number of reasons why booking onto a small group experience is a great idea:

1️⃣ CONNECTION: You get to know everyone in your group, and your guide can get to know you as well which means you can build relationships with others that go beyond the surface. We often hear that guests who met on one of our day trips have stayed in touch, or met up later in their holiday. We love that! 😍

2️⃣ FLEXIBILITY: With less people in a group, it is much easier for us to tailor our experiences to you and your interests. Taking detours or adding unplanned surprises when we find out what our guests are into has been known to happen quite a lot on our experiences! 😉

3️⃣ SPACE: Literally and figuratively. Smaller groups mean we have the time to take things at a steady pace instead of rushing around, giving you that chance to slow down and find the mental space to fully absorb your incredible surroundings. It also means we can visit less accessible places where there are fewer people and have much more space to ourselves. 👏

4️⃣ MORE SUSTAINABLE: With smaller groups we can be mindful of our impact on these beautiful destinations. We can adapt to what they need so as to leave them better than we found them, not over-run them, and we have the capacity to interact with local businesses and residents in a meaningful way, all of which we believe are important components of sustainable tourism. 🌳

👉 Tempted? Visit our website to book your small group experience! (link in bio)

12/01/2022

Why renting a villa on the Valencian coast is a great way to connect with loved ones

After so much time without travel, we're all looking for ways to get away, and to spend quality time with loved ones. But, many of us understandably still have concerns about safety. We love the idea of renting an apartment or villa for family or friends where you can be together but still feel safe. And what better location than the Valencian coast?

From here you have access to some of the most beautiful beaches, gorgeous towns and villages and endless days of sun.

A perfect location and a chance to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest - how does that sound to you? Drop us a comment below!

14/10/2021

Earlier this week we went to check out the castle of Almansa 🏰

This is possibly the best curated castle that we've visited in Spain!

Recently re-opened to the public in 2020, it is full of fascinating information, stories and extremely passionate guides.

And there's a reason for their passion! This site is full of important Spanish history. Being a strategic border castle between the Kingdoms of Castillo and Aragon, it was hard fought over for many years.

The most famous battle that took place here, the Battle of Amansa in 1707, laid the groundwork for Spain as we know it today. The current monarchy in Spain are descended from the victors of this Battle, the Bourbons.

Every year, there is huge international recreation of this Battle on the weekend closest to April 25th. Something to add to your travel calendar, perhaps?! 😉

07/07/2021

THAT SUMMER MOOD ☀️
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Our experiences are enjoyable all year round, but when we look at out Thermal Springs Adventure we just get some serious summer vibes!⁠ 🏖️
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Heading out of the city to the surrounding towns and villages in the summer is a very Valencian thing to do, so by spending a day of your Valencia trip up in the mountains with us, you are actually having a very authentic Valencian summer experience!⁠ 🙌
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What gives you summer vibes?
👇Drop us a comment below!👇

19/06/2021

3 RANDOM FACTS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT OUR THERMAL SPRINGS ADVENTURE. ⁠
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We're not excited about our Thermal Springs Adventure just because it's our #1 most popular experience. Our love for this experience goes deep so today, we're sharing 3 random facts about our Thermal Springs Adventure that you probably don't know: ⁠
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1. It perfectly combines nature AND history⁠
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Does this experience include a ton of breathtaking and very instagrammable nature spots? Yes! But, each one of the places we visit is also full of history. So, not only do we get to marvel at the beauty of nature, but we can discover the centuries of legends and stories that make these places so magical. For example, did you know that the springs contain the ruins of Arabic baths built by Moorish King Zeit-Abu-Zeit?⁠
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2. We visit FOUR impressive water bodies⁠
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It isn't only the thermal springs you get to enjoy on this experience! Whilst they would be impressive enough on their own, we also take you to visit a 60 metre high waterfall, a stunning reservoir and a crazy powerful horizontal water spout. With all of these combined, you really feel the beauty, power and importance of water in these Valencian mountains.⁠
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3. You get to enjoy the experience AND give back at the same time⁠
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One of the things our guests tell us they really appreciate about this experience is that they get to have an epic day out whilst also knowing they are giving back to the local community. We always use local providers on our experiences, we make sure our guests get to interact with the locals and understand more about the region from their perspective, we are in regular contact with the local authorities to make sure that we are protecting the sites for future generations AND we plant a tree for every guest who joins us! ⁠
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Want to experience all this for yourself? Send us a PM and we'll get you set up!

17/06/2021

5 REASONS WHY VALENCIA IS A FOODIE'S PARADISE⁠
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1️⃣ It is the birth place of Paella⁠
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Paella is one of the most well-known Spanish foods, and it was invented right here in Valencia! That means there is no shortage of great restaurants in which to try this tasty rice dish. You can even try your hand at making it too!⁠
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2️⃣ Local, family-run restaurants⁠
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As foodies who love to travel, we are always on the hunt for small local restaurants where we can have authentic food experiences when we visit new places. Even though Valencia is Spain's third largest city, there are still lots of local independent restaurants packed with Valencian charm.⁠
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3️⃣ Delicious local produce⁠
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The land around Valencia is incredibly fertile, meaning you can find an abundance of fresh, high quality and locally sourced produce here. From delicious olive oils, to juicy oranges, rice to tiger nuts, vegetables the size of your head and a ton of fresh fruit. Want to see these products for yourself? Be sure to check out one of the local food markets, or the main Mercado Central. It will delight your senses!⁠
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4️⃣ Fine dining heaven⁠
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If fine dining is your thing, Valencia certainly won't disappoint. With 6 Michelin star restaurants, and many other award winning places, the challenge won't be finding somewhere, it will be choosing somewhere!⁠
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5️⃣ Local wines and cavas⁠
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When you think of Spanish wine, Valencia isn't the first place that springs to mind, yet the province has numerous wine regions producing great reds, whites and cavas! Who doesn't love to pair a great wine with their food? And if you're someone who loves wine tasting and visiting local wineries, you should check out our Wine Escapade experience!⁠