València...Paella And a Lot More

Valencia Central Market
One of the largest in Europe, the Mercat Central covers more than 8,000 square metres,
with a predominantly Valencian Art Nouveau style. Its unusual roof comprises original domes
and sloping sections at different heights, while the interior seems to be lined in a range of
materials such as iron, wood, ceramics and polychromed tile.

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Centro Historico
 World Class Arts Centre
 For Foodies
 The Oceanografic
Beside The Sea

Fresh farm eggs at Valencia Central Market, never refrigerated.

Valencia, birthplace of paella, is Spain’s third largest city and has a food scene to envy. From the freshest catch of the day straight from the Mediterranean to some of the best dishes in the country.

Octopus salad, the perfect lunch on a hot Valencia summer day.

Today's Catch At The Central Market
Today's fresh catch from the Mediterranean offers endless options. Seafood is part of every Spaniard's diet.

 

The Spanish delicatessen, not like your local supermarket

Dozens of cured meats, hams a sausages, cheeses, pates you'll not find is the usual American deli.

Dining In
If you stay in an apartment a quick visit to a local market offers all the options you neede
for an inexpensive lunch at home.

Six tables and a tiny bar
Anyone can open a cafe, you just have to find a location, get a license and meet health and environmental requirements and
compete in a cutthroat market. Putting your own twist on it will make the difference, here a tiny bar with a few tables is
able to compete in an area where the are dozens of others.

Caught last night
Shrimp caught and cooked withing hours, a briny treat very different from frozen usually found in supermarkets elsewhere.
Pizza, it's everywhere
As popular as it is everywhere, piiza is a Spanish favorite. But usually simple like this, sauce, cheese with a little anchove and caper.

 

 

Seafood fry
Crunchy shrimp and fish in a tempua batter, a perfect tapa.

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Valencia Old Town, Centro
World Class Arts Centre Beside The Sea The Oceanografic

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