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Espai Món Orxata – Horchata Culture Experience
5(19 reviews)Valencia, Spain
1h40DurationSpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Participants will explore the ecological field of chufa and the Espai Món Orxata, which showcases the historical significance of chufa over 80 million years. The experience includes a horchata tasting, local pastries, and a horchata making workshop. Attendees will also receive a gift kit containing a chufa sachet, fartons, and chufa chocolate. This experience is suitable for those interested in gastronomy and local culture. It may not suit individuals looking for a fast-paced or traditional tour. Be aware that the experience is set in Huerta de Alboraia and involves outdoor activities.
Itinerary
1
Alboraya
STEP 1: THE ORCHARD. Visit to eco chufa field to know the traditional cultivation and the historic Alboraia orchard (Valencia green belt, origin of the Water Court and support of the Central Market). STEP 2: THE 80 MILLION YEAR JOURNEY. Entrance to the Espai Món Orxata. A surprising journey that connects the chufa with dinosaurs, pharaohs and Da Vinci, among many others. Archaebotany, science and tradition that will forever change your perception of chufa and horchata. STEP 3: THE WORKER. Visit the workman of the mythical carts that have been supplying Valencia for centuries. STEP 4: TASTE. Tasting of horchatas and local pastries. STEP 5 : WORKSHOP. How to make horchata and other vegetable drinks at home and tasting the almond horchata, chufas and dates that we will make. HORCHATEROUS GIFT. Each visitor will receive a bag of chufas, fartons and chufa chocolate.
What's included / not included
Snacks
Transportation to the Espai Món Orxata (Carrer Teixidors 7, Alboraia, 46120) is not included.
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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