We continue with our Talking with Spain series which focuses on personalities from all walks of life in Spain. This week we talked to Edu who is the owner of an excellent wine shop in Xativa, called “Un Vinet? “. His shop … Continue reading
As she turned her face towards me I could see the girl was clearly crying. The reflection of the burning effigy flickering on her made up features. She was crying because the Fallas(Valencia’s principal fiestas to celebrate San Jose and … Continue reading
As most of you know by now Spanish food is something we write about alot. Today is no exception! One of our favourite places in Valencia city to spend time in, is the Central Market. However, over the years it … Continue reading
A post from Julia this week: My best job has been being a mother and housewife. I was my own boss. I’ve have learned more, running my family, than in any other work place. For a lot of business women, … Continue reading
This is the first of a series(Talking with Spain) of short interviews with local people to give you a window into the lives and/or businesses of local people in Valencia and Teruel. This first one is with Pablo Calatayud, who owns … Continue reading
Today the draw took place for the excellent Valenciano wine! The three bottles of “Maduresa” wine produced by Celler del Roure, a prestigious wine producer from Mogente in Valencia, have been won by: DAVE CRONIN of Hertfordshire, Congratulations to Dave … Continue reading
I have a friend who comes out here to Spain to walk and raptor watch and his favourite expression when out in the wild is:”It’s a harsh paradise,Paddy!”. This is a story about a very harsh paradise.The story of a … Continue reading
Want to win some great Spanish wine from Valencia? At The Spanish Thyme Traveller we visit some of the most interesting wineries in Valencia on our food and wine tours. Our tours are about experiencing local food and coming in … Continue reading
The vast majority of the fifty five million visitors who come to Spain each year come to visit the country for the sun and sea or to visit one or more of the big cities. Very few actually go inland … Continue reading
Fan; the name of various instruments for exciting a current of air by agitation of a broad surface. Fans in Spain have been used by the Phoenicians,Greeks,Romans,Muslims, and Christians and they went from being just a big green leaf or … Continue reading
Patrick Waller
