Spain and Portugal boast world renown gastronomy including great cheeses, some found in tapas or sold in the various open-air markets. With evidence of production dating back to prehistoric times, cheese has been produced on the Iberian Peninsula throughout the…
Valesa Cultural Services has been working in Morocco for the last 15 years, and we believe in responsible tourism everywhere we work. Last September most of you recall the earthquake that took place in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, an easy…
Portugal highlights like Porto, Lisbon, the Algarve, the Duoro Valley, and the Azores Islands, make it a challenge to hit everything in between. Central Portugal (the space between Lisbon and Porto) is not to be slept through. Here you will…
Do you want to discover one of the most culturally unique regions of the world? Where northern Spain meets southwestern France, you will find the Basque Country, the WHOLE Basque Country at Valesa Cultural. Between the Pyrenees mountains and the…
In the Atlantic Ocean, just north of the Canary Islands and southwest of Portugal lies the surreal island of Madeira. This Portuguese archipelago comprised of four islands with green, cliff-filled landscapes, mountains, and beaches was originally discovered by Portuguese explorers…
Step into the land of beautiful Andalusian white-washed homes, colorful patios & gardens, and historically unique architecture in Córdoba. In this southern city, the culture blends the historic pasts of the Romans, Visigoths, Moors, Jews and Christians. Originally a Roman…
Fallas Festival, Valencia in March In the month of March, Valencia celebrates its most famous festival, Las Fallas. Taking place from the 15th-19th of March each year, this festival centers around the celebration of St.Joseph’s day (aka Fathers Day in…
San Fermín: Pamplona in July When thinking of Spanish culture, one undoubtedly might picture bulls running through the streets alongside men with red handkerchiefs. The Running of the Bulls that is so widely known across the world is part of…
In the autonomous community of Valencia lies one of Spain’s lesser known, but highly esteemed wine regions. Valencia sits on the eastern coast of Spain along the Mediterranean Sea. Its warm and sunny climate produces grape varieties exclusive to the…
Tortilla de Patata: Spanish Omelette If you’ve been to Spain, you’ve undeniably tried the classic tortilla de patata, or Spanish omelette. Also known as Tortilla Española, this typical Spanish dish can best be described as a potato omelette made simply…