Paella show at “La Albufera” and visit to rice fields

The Valencian paella is undoubtedly one of the most recognized dishes in Spanish gastronomy. Its origin is found in the rice grown in the Albufera, the great freshwater lake of Valencia. The traditional Valencian paella recipe evolved and currently the recipes are very different, but the authentic paella includes basic ingredients such as rice, saffron and olive oil, mixed with chicken meat, rabbit meat and seasonal vegetables traditionally cooked over wood.But a dish like this has undergone extensive development over time and has given rise to different variants, which have enriched the art of uniting and sharing. Therefore, in addition to a traditional paella with rabbit meat, very famous and tasty variants include chicken paella or seafood paella with prawns, mediterranean mussels and cicadas.With this experience we invite you to learn how to cook authentic Valencian paella with the famous Valencian cook, renowned travel photographer and war reporter Vidal Valle. Enjoy the idyllic beauty by the sea and immerse yourself in the Spanish culture. Visit their abode in the middle of the rice fields to be mesmerized by nature and the sweet song of birds.