Early on Friday afternoon the first two cars of the expedition drew up in the car park…..this was the advance party of 2 guys (one being the groom), who were being terribly organised and dropping off the first delivery of drinks (to go in the fridges asap!) as well as the first of the food! They had driven from their hometown of Cuenca, between Valencia and Madrid, which is famous for its so-called “Hanging Houses”. [...]
After things had returned to normal after the stag party had left, a cousin of ours was scheduled to visit for the week, arriving on the Tuesday. We had anticipated a quiet week, and were thinking we would be able to spend some time with her, showing her the area. As it turned out, we then had a succession of unexpected last-minute B&B guests arrive – a Canadian couple and two Belgian couples – that [...]
Gandia Casa rurale è una casa bella e spaziosa paese, situato nel cuore della Orange Valencia crescente regione della Spagna, ma solo 45 minuti di auto dall’aeroporto di Valencia o 1 ora e 25 minuti da Alicante. Solo 3 km al di fuori della città di Gandia , è situato in una zona rurale tra le verdeggianti boschi di agrumi e vanta viste mozzafiato sulle montagne circostanti, I padroni di casa, Nigel e Mark, eseguire [...]
APRIL FAIR IN GANDIA Gandia 30 Apr – 3 May 2009 Thursday, 30th April 22.00 h Official unveiling with the “ALUMBRAO”. 22.30 h Official reception at the Stahl of La Casa de Andalucía. 23.30 h Performance of the group SERVA LA BARI. (typical Sevillian dances and and rumbas). Friday, 1st May 11.30 h Exhibition in charge ot the “CENTRO HIPICO LOS ROBLES”. Bailaora and horses will make a flamenco performance in charge of RTTE. VIVA [...]
The “Monasteries Route” – or “Ruta dels Monestirs” as it is called locally – provides an itinerary which passes through the central areas of Valencia, linking five ancient convents or monasteries. It can be done easily by road with direct access to the monasteries, or equally well on foot using the GR-236 hiking path, which follows medieval mountain paths (the Pas del Pobre), authentic old tracks, and old railway lines. Along its 90km length from [...]
La Drova is situated at the base of Mt. Monduver (841m). If you climb to the top there is a panoramic view of the La Safor region, and on a clear day it is possible to see the island of Ibiza. The area is mountainous with numerous walks of all degrees of difficulty, but well worth the effort for the views alone. This natural environment is a refuge for a variety of flora and fauna. [...]