A ‘chiringuito’ is technically a small beach bar selling cold drinks and snacks. In Spain, this cultural phenomenon now synonymous with summer has evolved to mean any open-air bar or restaurant located on the beach. Traditional chiringuitos tend to be…

This month, we are very excited to introduce our newest team member, Samantha Coffey! Based in California, Sam will be working as the Valesa Cultural Sales representative in the US. This is an exciting opportunity for Valesa to become closer…

It’s no doubt that Madrid is teeming with cultural attractions of all kinds, and fewer crowds than the coastal cities too. From world class museums to gourmet restaurants, and if you’re looking for a change of pace, there are plenty…

Although Spain is known for its world class wines, beer is actually the preferred alcoholic drink among Spaniards. It’s perfect for any time of day and is usually associated with informal get-togethers with friends accompanied by good food. The craft…

Thank you Jessica Griscavage for sending the Davies to us! They said: Thank you for making this such a wondeful and memorable trip for us.  Your care, knowledge and attention made us feel so welcome for our first trip to…

Spain’s streets and plazas are always filled with people chatting and enjoying a drink with friends, especially in the summertime. If you’re looking to stay cool in the shade and sip on a refreshing drink, look no further. Here’s a…

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It’s no secret that both Lisbon and the Algarve region are tourist hot spots in Portugal. But if you’re looking to experience the real Portugal, there are countless cultural attractions to be discovered in the region of Alentejo, found in…

My husband and I loved every part of our Barcelona trip. We are so glad we didn’t pass up this opportunity and we thank our travel advisor along with Valesa Tours, who did such a great job customizing our itinerary…