A travel day today… about 2.5hrs between Valencia and Alicante. Our hotel is over the road from the station so not far to drag our suitcases! After getting into our room early we headed off to do some washing, then out again for a bite to eat and sort out how to use the tram system for the rest of our stay.
Today’s transfer Some interesting “cookies” we’d walked past a number of times Setting up for markets in market square. Daniel (paella chef) told us that markets had been held in this square for centuries, long before the Central Market building was raised.Carousel at Valencia station Oranges for miles…… interspersed with olives or almonds?
Fun facts:
Olive Groves (Olivares): The Valencian Community is home to a rich history of olive cultivation, producing unique local varieties like Villalonga, Blanqueta, and Serrana de Espadán.
Almond Orchards (Almendros): Valencia is the third-largest producer of almonds in Spain. Massive stretches of almond plantations cover the transition plains leading toward the mountains.
Alicante station… more like a big tin shedViewed from our room… not much betterOur Lady of Grace Parish, (Parròquia de la Mare de Déu de Gràcia): We popped out to visit this church while our washing cycled through, but it was all locked up. This big baby caught our attention as we approached and Google advises s/he is a giant Baby Pelón doll created by the Fundacion Juegaterapia, a Spanish charity that supports children undergoing cancer treatment. Small versions are available for purchase as a fund raiser.
Onto lunch at a local Liaopastel (Spanish chain) cafe…
Quirky table supported by an old motorbike Beautiful wooden slabs seatingMy chimichurri steak saladHis chicken saladMonument in Plaza de los Luceros, located above our closest tram stopA building with an eye catching metallic facade The impressive Palacio Provincial de la Diputacion de Alicante, the headquarters of the Provincial Council of Alicante.
