Since the first edition in Valencia in 2024 when more than 30,000 people attended, more than 7 tons of potatoes had been cooked and 9,000 liters of Mahou beer had been served, the 2025 edition was awarded a win to La Ruta by Thacks Awards.
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Spanish Wine Outings
Just an hour outside of Valencia… Valencia was often known for its cheap bulk wines, but it has already blossomed into one of Spain’s most interesting wine regions. Rehabilitated long-forgotten local grapes like the red Mando and the white Verdil are coming back to life, with the rediscovered use of amphoras. You will find interestingContinue reading “Spanish Wine Outings”
Restaurante Albacora (Valencia) Review
Restaurante Albacora in the Marina of Valencia, Spain, is a hidden gem that is tricky to get to if the pedestrian bridge isn’t open. But it is so worth it!! We started off with ‘Carpaccio de Gambas’ which is a seafood version carpaccio with fresh flavours beautifully presented – and some homemade bread. ‘Crujente deContinue reading “Restaurante Albacora (Valencia) Review”
Vinorte Wine Bar (Valencia) Review
For something to be featured on Thacks Awards, it needs to be good. And ‘Vinorte’ in Valencia won’t disappoint!Last night two of the panelists and their friends stumbled upon this gem. And we’ll be back… very soon. We had a 21:30 dinner show reservation nearby and it turned out that the highlight of our eveningContinue reading “Vinorte Wine Bar (Valencia) Review”
Las Fallas 2022 – Valencia
There is rich history and tradition to embrace for Las Fallas which takes place every March in Valencia, Spain. Dating back to the Middle Ages in spring every year when fires were no longer needed for light and warmth, carpenters burned spare wood outside their shops. Over time colourful and artistic decorations were added toContinue reading “Las Fallas 2022 – Valencia”
A Night at Villar Carnival
“You HAVE to come to our local village carnival! It started on Thursday already but if you come today, you’ll see the costumes and the final parades. Bring an overnight bag. And be prepared to speak Spanish… It’s about an hour from Valencia, I’ll drop a pin of where you must come.” (This was allContinue reading “A Night at Villar Carnival”
2021 Top 5 Winner: BOUET RESTAURANT, Valencia, Spain
After five consistent visits in 2021 by three of the Thacks Awards panelists (one was just a cheesecake and wine visit!), Bouet Restaurant was the 2nd Thacks Awards win for the city of Valencia. A consistent solid offering and great service, with one of the nicest sommeliers we’d met, meant this restaurant easily ticked allContinue reading “2021 Top 5 Winner: BOUET RESTAURANT, Valencia, Spain”
2021 Top 5 Winner: L’OZZI WINE LOUNGE, Valencia, Spain
The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s eastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its old historic city contrasted by the modern City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia is the third largest city in Spain andContinue reading “2021 Top 5 Winner: L’OZZI WINE LOUNGE, Valencia, Spain”
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