Las Fallas 2017 – A Pet Friendly Solution

Fallas 2017 – A Pet-Friendly Solution! Once again, it is the time of year when winter finally seems to be becoming a thing of the past and there is a spring-like feel in the air.  And here in the Valencia region that can only mean one thing – the fiesta of Las Fallas, when huge and usually satirical effigies are constructed in the streets of the main towns – only to be burnt to the ground on the night of March 19th. All this is inevitably accompanied by what seems like limitless numbers of fireworks on the days leading up to the 19th.  Traditionally there is a major display at 2.00pm each day – it takes place in front of the railway station here in Gandia – although the term “display” is a touch misleading.  As is often the case in Spain, it is more a question of achieving the maximum noise possible, rather than a colourful display of lights in the sky.  The main criterion seems to be that the louder it is the better – and if it is totally deafening and makes the ground vibrate, then this indicates ultimate success!  And of course it is not only…

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Dinner at the Villa Florencia

We are always pleased to offer an evening meal service for our guests, and are happy to cater for any specific dietary requirements as well.  We provide a set menu of three courses and coffee for a fixed price and this can be a very convenient solution for many guests who prefer to dine at an earlier time than is customary here in Spain.  Also, at the beginning of a visit, it can be very convenient, rather than trying to find a suitable restaurant in new surroundings. We were pleased to provide this service tonight for our current guests, and the images here show some examples from this evening’s dinner.  We always cook using personally selected, fresh ingredients, often sourced from farms in the immediate area.  All we ask of our guests is that tell us each morning whether they wish to dine with us that same evening!

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