Holiday home near Valencia Spain

08/01/2019

Happy New Year! We are enjoying glorious sunshine and blue skies during the day but the nights are quite chilly... Doesn't matter when we have a huge wood burning stove to keep us cosy at night though!
We have been having fun picking fresh mandarins from our neighbour's orchard... followed by a hike up to see some caves and trenches used during the Spanish Civil War.

10/12/2018

This is cool! Love having the opportunity to share our home with people from all over the world

10/07/2018

This looks interesting for a day trip... a tour of the olive oil cooperative in Viver.
On the way you could visit the historic town of Segorbe, or visit the springs in Montanejos.
Viver also has some lovely forest walks and mountain streams with pools for swimming.

Disfruta de nuestro PROGRAMA DE VISITAS GUIADAS denominado Visita a la fábrica del oro líquido . En esta experiencia se visita el campo, la almazara y se recibe un curso de cata de aceites de oliva virgen extra. Las visitas se realizan durant

16/06/2018

Summer is here!! A great guide to waterparks and outdoor pools with water slides to enjoy with the kids

Summer Pools and Water Parks for Kids in and around Valencia Sumer is already here, and there is no better season to enjoy pools, water parks, and any other place available to cool you down from the heat - all while you and your kids have the best time imaginable. Fortunately, in the community of Va...

03/05/2018

Great tips for dining out stress free with the little ones...

12 restaurants in Valencia with children's play areas Going to a restaurant as a family, we've all been there, I'm sure. Picture this: you finished your starters, you are still waiting for the main course and your little ones are getting itchy, dying to get off their seat. They may or may not have f...

09/03/2018

This weekend's guests are Pablo and his family. They are coming up from Alicante because Pablo is participating in the Sierra Calderona marathon. I'm leaving out some of our own organic oranges picked fresh from the tree to give him an extra boost for the race!

18/02/2018

This weekend our guests were Aurelie and her family and friends. She was celebrating her birthday and I had the honour of making her a cake.

08/02/2018

Spring blossoms!

08/02/2018

All of Valencia is very child friendly but there are several places where you can go for a coffee or a vino and the kids have a place to play (some even have staff to supervise them!)

https://www.valencia-kids.es/2018/02/04/best-child-friendly-cafes-around-valencia/

Where coffee meets play: discover the best child-friendly cafés around Valencia. Don’t you long back sometimes to the days where you could go into a café, quietly read the paper, enjoy a (hot!) cup of coffee and watch the world go by? Yep, things change a bit after having children and going to c...

08/02/2018

Bioparc Valencia has discounted entry in February:

https://www.bioparcvalencia.es/entradas/promociones/

PROMOCIONESInicio » Entradas » Promociones 10º Aniversario BIOPARC ValenciaSábados y domingos y los días 26, 27 y 28 de febrero. TODAS LAS ENTRADAS POR 18€ + 1€.¡QUIERO ESTA PROMOCIÓN!CONDICIONES DE LA PROMOCIÓN:Los fines de semana y también los días 26, 27 y 28 de FEBRERO de 2018 TARI...

05/02/2018

Almond blossoms in full bloom here after a much needed shower of rain. Wish I could share the scent too!

30/01/2018

Thinking of having a little break away for St. Valentine's Day?
How about a cosy log fire to snuggle up to in a country house close to Valencia? If you can't find a babysitter don't worry... bring the kids too - there's tons of space for them to run around and play. When they're tucked up in bed you can have a romantic candlelight dinner cooked by a chef and served in your own dining room!! 💞💏💗

09/01/2018

Now that Christmas is over, here in Valencia we will be turning our attention to FALLAS!
For those of you unacquainted with the festival which recently received UNESCO world heritage status, Las Fallas takes place in Valencia in March.
It's a spectacular and unique festival incorporating massive fireworks displays, enormous cartoon-style art/sculpture installations on the street and processions of people in elaborate traditional dress accompanied by brass bands.

Thousands come to the festival every year to enjoy it in all its craziness, especially from 15-19 of March when the festivities culminate in the burning of all the "fallas" art installations made from paper maché, wood and plaster; creating massive bonfires all over the city.
It's big and it's LOUD...!!

If you are interested in going to Las Fallas but also fancy a good night's sleep then our Airbnb is what you need!
Close enough to easily reach the city and see all the action but far enough away from the fireworks and brass bands (not to mention the all night discos!) to get a good night's sleep... Our house comfortably sleeps 8 and is great for kids.
Check the listing below or PM me for more details.
https://abnb.me/EVmg/E8aQZgJ8yJ

Entire home/apt in Náquera, Spain. Only 20 minutes drive from Valencia airport, 25 minutes to Valencia city centre and 15 minutes to the beach. A self contained house with a huge kitchen/living room and beautiful views. The location between the mountains and the sea is perfect for...

09/01/2018

If you're considering a holiday in Valencia, check this out for ideas of things to see and do in the city.

Channel 4 – Travel Man 48 Hours In Series 6 2of4 Valencia Reluctant tourist Richard Ayoade embarks on another series of international trips, accompanied by a...

30/12/2017

We're all set for our New Year's Eve guests...

Wishing you a Happy New Year and hope to welcome you here in 2018.

07/12/2017

This week's guests are Ana from Mexico who lives in Barcelona and her cousin and family who live in Murcia. They decided on Valencia as a half way point to meet!
Ana read in my Airbnb listing that I can prepare home cooked meals for my guests so they don't have to worry about shopping and cooking as soon as they arrive.
After a little consultation they decided on a Moroccan tagine with sweet potato and toasted pistachios and a chocolate ganache cake for dessert.
As this was the first time I had made this particular recipe I was a bit apprehensive to hear what they thought of it 😬

The verdict... "DELICIOSA!!" Phew!! 😅

21/11/2017

Valencia has some spectacular street art. You can just walk around and discover it yourself or take a walking or bike tour - there are several tour operators offering different packages.

✨Street art Sunday✨
I had some free time before work on Friday so went on a street art hunt and it was well worth it to find this piece along with loads of other cool pieces 🙌
I love the combination of the different elements; fire, earth and space. To me, it is so impressive to create a piece like this with so much going on and make it look so awesome.
Well done to the awesome artists Julieta.XLF XÈLON XLF DEIH
Location: corner of Calle Roger de Flor and Calle Recared

Compartirlo si quieres Valencia en graffitis Valencia Bonita

19/11/2017

Oooohhh! This looks fun 😁
Biggest trampoline park in Spain

http://www.funjump.es

El trampoline park más grande de España con más de 2500 m2 con diferentes zonas donde pasarlo en grande saltando, haciendo piruetas y otras actividades.

18/11/2017

There's so much to do in Valencia all year round. For water-sports enthusiasts check out this new SUP and Kitesurf centre.

SuplifeValencia es una escuela de SURF, SUP y KITESURF que ofrece clases , entrenamientos , Surf trip

16/11/2017

Paella is a very famous Spanish dish but did you know that the true, original paella comes from Valencia?
Locals here take their paella VERY seriously, so much so that there is a website especially for those seeking the original and best paella: http://en.wikipaella.org/ check it out!

Asociación sin ánimo de lucro para el conocimiento y reconocimiento de las auténticas paellas.

08/11/2017

One of the best things about being an Airbnb host is having the privilege of meeting different people from all walks of life!
Our guests this weekend are coming to the Valencia MotoGP - a huge event in the calendar of motorcycle racing fans.

http://www.motogp.com/en/event/Valencia

The Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana was completed in 1999 and held rounds of the MotoGP and Spanish Motorcycle Championships in the same year. The Cheste track has several layouts, running anti-clockwise with varying lengths. MotoGP events are held on a 4km track comprising of five right handed…

05/11/2017

Very handy tips for ordering coffee in Valencia 😃☕

04/11/2017

Wow we've had a busy few weeks since receiving our Airbnb SUPERHOST status with visitors from as far afield as Latvia and Saudi Arabia!
Our current guests are from the south of France and have come to visit their daughter who is studying Veterinary at Valencia University.
They are really making the most of what's on offer around here and have managed to squeeze in hiking, mountain biking and a round of golf in to a three day break!

27/10/2017

Still summer here in Valencia 🌅

23/10/2017

Need some winter sunshine after all those storms??
Direct Ryanair flights Dublin - Valencia Sunday 19 - Sunday 26 November currently only €19.99 each way! Only €16.99 if returning on Wednesday 22 November.
Check out our Airbnb listing for great value spacious accommodation for up to 8 people from only €57 per night!
www.airbnb.com/rooms/15156484

Entire home/apt in Náquera, Spain. Only 20 minutes drive from Valencia airport, 25 minutes to Valencia city centre and 15 minutes to the beach. A self contained house with a huge kitchen/living room and beautiful views. The location between the mountains and the sea is perfect for...

22/10/2017

If you are new to Airbnb and fancy €25 off your first trip click on the link below:

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22/10/2017

Here are just a few of the great things you can see and do in Valencia city.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/valencia-and-murcia/valencia

Explore Valencia holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. | Spain’s third-largest city is a magnificent place, content for Madrid and Barcelona to grab the headlines while it gets on with being a wonderfully liveable city with thriving cultural, eating and nightlife scenes. Never afr...

20/10/2017

Valencia... such a beautiful city!

https://youtu.be/5_IqyVUyM3A

Amb motiu del 30 aniversari del Palau de la Música, l'Orquestra de València, la nostra orquestra, va fer un flashmob en 30 punts de la ciutat, per apropar la...

19/10/2017

Big thunderstorm yesterday has cleared the air and the rain that fell will help the oranges ripen in the next few weeks.