Consider one of the Valencia vacation rentals if you're planning a visit to this beautiful Spanish city. Valencia lies on the Spanish coast and is known for its Mediterranean waters, beautiful white sand beaches, and a rich history and architecture, each adding a fascinating element to the city.
While the beaches and the cathedrals are more than impressive, it is a well known fact that the highlight of any trip to Valencia is in fact the mouthwatering Spanish food. You'll find that quality restaurants are easy to find in Valencia, with the beachfront being the most popular spot. A fair number of restaurants serving up an authentic Valencian platter can be accessed from any of the Valencia vacation homes. Here are five of the top restaurants offering local cuisine.
1. Ca Sento
This is one of Valencia's most popular restaurants, and it is well known for its seafood. You'll find a variety of fish, shrimp, lobster and caviar on the menu here, all prepared using traditional recipes and cooking techniques. The restaurant decor is impressive, and perfectly complemented by the high quality staff. Since this is a popular stop, it is recommended that you book a table beforehand.
2. La Ferradura
Everything about La Ferradura is designed to exhilarate guests, from the wonderful terrace seating that offers views of the open sea to the extensive menu, full of popular local specialties like rice dishes (don't miss out on the black rice) and Spanish seafood. You can choose from different fish preparations or go for the more exotic dishes like cod carpaccio, octopus and garlic shrimp.
3. La Pepica
La Pepica is known to have been favored by the writer Ernest Hemingway. It has an open-air structure, and this allows guests to watch the cooks go about their art. La Pepica is located close to the waters, and the sea brings its own charm of the setting, as does the soft, beautiful beach, particularly after nightfall. The food is traditional and offers Spanish rice dishes and seafood, and great wine.
4. Arrop Ricard Camarena
For a fancy night out, try the Michelin-starred Arrop Ricard Camarena. Located within the Hotel Palacio Marques de Caro, it whips up some of the best food in Valencia. As is expected from such an establishment, the presentation is almost as important as the food itself, and the chef combines the explosive flavors into the most beautiful arrangements. Reserving a table is recommended.
5. Casa Montaña
Casa Montaña is another stop worth making when in Valencia. It is an old tavern, so to speak, and serves up the best tapas dishes in the region; it's worth mentioning that all the ingredients are fresh and are directly sourced from local farms and fishermen. Casa Montaña is well known for its wine cellar that boasts of high quality wine, including some of the best ones from the region. The tavern also has a wine tasting room.
This is just a sample of the menu on offer in Valencia. Before you take on this gastronomical adventure, make sure to check out open listings for Valencia vacation homes at Vamoose.com; they are easy to browse through as they're sorted by location, prices and amenities.