Archive for 'Slow Food in Spain'

If you’re in the market for a dreamy little seaside town to escape to on your next vacation in Spain, then we highly recommend one of our villas in Altea. This incredibly scenic and romantic town on the Costa Blanca is the ideal spot for anyone looking to well and truly get away from it all and leave the stresses and concerns of daily life far behind. But why exactly are we so in love with the town of Altea?

There are lots of great reasons to plan a vacation in Spain. Aside from the incredible historic cities, the beautiful beaches, the amazing museums, the rich cultural heritage, and much more besides, the hot summers and the local methods of best enjoying them are a great appeal. Not only might you want to work on your tan and play in the sea but you probably want to be comfortable throughout the rest of the day, which is where things like siestas, canopied bars and restaurants, and a generally slower pace of life come in handy. But do you know what else makes a hot day more bearable? Well, a cold and delicious glass of sangria!

Valencia is a beautiful region in Spain that offers visitors the perfect combination of sun, sand, and sea. With its stunning coastline, historic architecture, and vibrant culture, it's no surprise that Valencia is a popular destination for holidaymakers. However, there is one very important aspect of Valencia that should never get overlooked - its incredible culinary heritage! If you are a foodie looking for a truly unique culinary experience during your holiday in Valencia, then look no further than the region's most famous dish: paella.

Paella is a rice-based dish that originated in Valencia, with some suggesting it developed from the 8th century tradition of the servants of Moorish kings bringing home leftover rice, meat, and vegetables and combining them into a dish. It then became a lunchtime meal staple that was long eaten by farmers and farm labourers. By the mid-19th century, it became something closer to the modern iteration with more varieties in ingredients and the name paella becoming firmly attached to the dish. 

If you find a villa in Marbella or a holiday rental in Málaga, you are likely to spend time enjoying the famously amazing beaches of the area. Located along the coastline of Andalusia, a region with an impossibly long stretch of perfect beaches that boast soft sand, rich blue waters, palm trees, well-equipped and chic beach clubs, excellent facilities, and astonishing sunsets. These are ideal places for those looking to work on their tans, lay out and relax, splash around in the waters with their kids, sip on drinks with their pals, go for romantic strolls, try all sorts of water sports, and much more besides. Basically, if you are looking for an ideal destination for sun and fun and a seaside break, it is a perfect option for spending long days enjoying all that the dreamy beaches of Marbella and Málaga have to offer.