Guided Activity Tourism

The Valencia region and the La Safor area, in particular make a perfect base for holidays and excursions with an emphasis on nature, open air and unspoilt countryside. The magnificent scenery, abundant bird-life and natural surroundings all combine to lure the visitor to explore the region that lies behind the usual Costa Blanca beachfront destinations. Using Villa Florencia as a starting point, you can make use of the services of an expert guide for trips either on hill walking expeditions, mountain biking or bird watching. Groups are of a very limited size, so a truly individual service is guaranteed and of course personal preferences and wishes are catered for as much as possible. Guided Active Tourism from Villa Florencia Mountain Biking | Hill Walking | Bird Watching General Prices 2012 Mountain Biking Mountain Bike Rental : 1 day – €15 3 days – €40 1 week – €80 Guided Mountain Biking from La Drova : €50 per day for up to 2 people plus €20 per additional person (inclusive of bike rental but excludes transport) Guided Mountain Bike Trips A Tour of the Natural Park of Albufera de Valencia Suitable for complete beginners, this trip explores the southern end of…

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Springtime in Gandía

The middle of March always seems to mark the beginning of the new season and the onset of Spring, with the fiesta of Fallas and early guests in search of some warm sunshine on the Costa Blanca.  This year was no exception, and we were pleased to welcome guests from England as well as from Spain. Mike and Maggie decided to see for themselves what the fiesta of Fallas in Gandía was all about, having been recommended by a friend that it was an event not to be missed.  They also wanted to find some early warmth and sunshine, and they were not disappointed.  The weather was almost consistently bright and clear, and was perfect for the combination of sightseeing, walking and relaxing that they had in mind.  They spent six days with us, and always found plenty to see and do, even if a trip to Valencia city was not on their itinerary – they had already visited there in the past, and wanted to get to know the surrounding area this time instead.  They found Gandía to be a delightful town, and the fiesta of Fallas was taking place there at the time of their visit too, so…

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