Enjoy Valencia's Famous Paella, Horchata and Spectacular Mountain Views

This excursion starts with a short drive into the agricultural region surrounding the city called ´La Huerta´. You will see the ancient irrigation system created by the Moors and the traditional farming buildings. Pass by fields which produce Valencia’s famous drink called horchata. It is a sweet drink with a unique taste (nutty and milky) which is typically served with home-made pastry fingers. Horchata is made from tiger nuts which is one of the few locations in Europe able to grow them. And what better place to enjoy this drink than in an horchatería in Alboraya which is the home of horchata.

Next, you will be taken into the mountains just 40 minutes away to experience some spectacular views of the Valencian region. Standing on top of these iconic cliffs, which rise up 600m, you will have panoramic views across the stunning National Park mountains; including the Mediterranean sea and Valencia city. Then, take a short and easy mountain walk through the pine forest before lunch.

Everyone knows Valencia’s famous dish is paella, but only locals know that to experience the best paellas you should avoid the touristy places in the city and go to the villages. Well, Different Valencia has got this covered for you. After the mountain walk it´s time for lunch in a restaurant renowned for cooking excellent paella. Here they cook their paellas in the traditional way, using open wood fires to give it the authentic great taste. This is how locals go out for a paella.

After lunch, you will have a relaxing trip back to the city where you can feel you really have experienced and tasted the best of Valencia.

Months where the tour operates: October to June

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Horchata drink in a local horchatería
• 25 minute forest mountain walk
• Panoramic mountain views
• Authentic paella
• Scenic drive

INCLUDED

• Native English speaking guide
• Horchata drink with local pastry
• Comfortable air conditioned vehicle
• Collect and drop-off from or near your accommodation in Valencia

NOT INCLUDED

• Cost of lunch

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Minimum age 4 years
• Level of difficulty is Easy
• Pick up 10.30am, drop off around 4pm (duration 5.5 hrs)
• Items to bring: comfortable footwear with good grip as some ground is uneven (recommended trainers/sneakers) 
• Bottle of water
• For summer months, also bring sun cream & sun hat
• For winter months, also bring a long sleeve top and a jacket