Carnival in Spain is a vibrant celebration held in the days leading up to Lent, typically in February or early March. Characterized by parades, elaborate costumes, music, street parties, and a lively atmosphere, each region adds its unique touch to…

“Thank you so much for watching out for Mr. and Mrs. Berry. They loved the trip, couldn’t say enough about the hotels, guides, tours and restaurants. They had a great time and raved about it.  Everything went well. I told them…

Valesa Founder Barbara Fulford and Co-Owner Marcy Forman have proudly led the luxury travel market to the very best of Spain & Portugal since 1968. In response to our exponential growth in demand, we have expanded our team significantly in…

Although celery isn’t the most exciting vegetable, it’s a common ingredient in many Spanish recipes and has some great health benefits. It’s grown in warmer regions of Spain such as Murcia, which is also known as the ‘vegetable garden of…

Everyone knows that Spain makes incredible wines, and this history of winemaking goes back centuries. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there is more than one way to enjoy this drink. Come with an open mind and try…

This month we’re featuring a very special long-time co-worker of ours, Laura! Her story is a unique one that began in 1968 when she first came to Spain to study abroad. Over the past 55 years, she’s lived in the…

Portugal may be a small country, but it has some seriously impressive culinary offerings. The country won several top prizes at the World Culinary Awards held at the end of last year. The ever-popular city of Lisbon took home the…

We’ve been offsite exploring the stunning island of Madeira in search of the best new experiences for our clients. This small island has everything from lush gardens and dense forest to luxury hotels and unforgettable wine & culinary heritage.   Most…

The Dão region is located in northern Portugal, just 1.5 hours from Porto. It is still making a name for itself on the world stage. The Dão vineyards are scattered across a mountainous area which is protected from the Atlantic…