Valencia Archives - Hungry Travelers

Cake celebrates a signature taste of Valencia

The homey orange cake is a signature dessert in Valencia. Candied orange slices baked on a buttery cake–what could be simpler?

PROAVA’s exposition in April offers the opportunity to explore the considerable variety of the Valencia region’s wine producers.

Horchateria Santa Catalina near the cathedral has served tiger nut milk to Valencia for two centuries.

The Mercado Colón is a landmark example of modernismo valenciano architecture — and a good place for a bite or a drink.

When a restaurant really does embody the mantra of “market cuisine,” be prepared to be flexible about your order — and discover new tastes.

Agua de Valencia is ubiquitous — and delicious. For a classy version, we traced it to its birthplace cocktail bar, the Café Madrid.

The tradition of painted ceramic tiles pervades Valencian decorative arts. But nowhere is it so pronounced as in the kitchen.

After enjoying so many rice dishes, we went to El Palmar to take a boat trip on the Albufera. We also ate paella at the waterfront.

At Easter (or Pascua), Valencian kids get to enjoy the monas de pascua sweet breads topped with a hard-boiled or chocolate egg.

Strolling around the rice festival is letting getting an instant education in how paella and other Valencian rice dishes are prepared.