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4 great things about small group experiences 👇

Aside from the obvious, that you get to avoid being stuck at the back of a big crowd, or packed in like sardines, there are a number of reasons why booking onto a small group experience is a great idea:

1️⃣ CONNECTION: You get to know everyone in your group, and your guide can get to know you as well which means you can build relationships with others that go beyond the surface. We often hear that guests who met on one of our day trips have stayed in touch, or met up later in their holiday. We love that! 😍

2️⃣ FLEXIBILITY: With less people in a group, it is much easier for us to tailor our experiences to you and your interests. Taking detours or adding unplanned surprises when we find out what our guests are into has been known to happen quite a lot on our experiences! 😉

3️⃣ SPACE: Literally and figuratively. Smaller groups mean we have the time to take things at a steady pace instead of rushing around, giving you that chance to slow down and find the mental space to fully absorb your incredible surroundings. It also means we can visit less accessible places where there are fewer people and have much more space to ourselves. 👏

4️⃣ MORE SUSTAINABLE: With smaller groups we can be mindful of our impact on these beautiful destinations. We can adapt to what they need so as to leave them better than we found them, not over-run them, and we have the capacity to interact with local businesses and residents in a meaningful way, all of which we believe are important components of sustainable tourism. 🌳

👉 Tempted? Visit our website to book your small group experience! (link in bio)

5 REASONS WHY VALENCIA IS A FOODIE'S PARADISE⁠
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1️⃣ It is the birth place of Paella⁠
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Paella is one of the most well-known Spanish foods, and it was invented right here in Valencia! That means there is no shortage of great restaurants in which to try this tasty rice dish. You can even try your hand at making it too!⁠
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2️⃣ Local, family-run restaurants⁠
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As foodies who love to travel, we are always on the hunt for small local restaurants where we can have authentic food experiences when we visit new places. Even though Valencia is Spain's third largest city, there are still lots of local independent restaurants packed with Valencian charm.⁠
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3️⃣ Delicious local produce⁠
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The land around Valencia is incredibly fertile, meaning you can find an abundance of fresh, high quality and locally sourced produce here. From delicious olive oils, to juicy oranges, rice to tiger nuts, vegetables the size of your head and a ton of fresh fruit. Want to see these products for yourself? Be sure to check out one of the local food markets, or the main Mercado Central. It will delight your senses!⁠
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4️⃣ Fine dining heaven⁠
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If fine dining is your thing, Valencia certainly won't disappoint. With 6 Michelin star restaurants, and many other award winning places, the challenge won't be finding somewhere, it will be choosing somewhere!⁠
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5️⃣ Local wines and cavas⁠
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When you think of Spanish wine, Valencia isn't the first place that springs to mind, yet the province has numerous wine regions producing great reds, whites and cavas! Who doesn't love to pair a great wine with their food? And if you're someone who loves wine tasting and visiting local wineries, you should check out our Wine Escapade experience!⁠