Agritourism in the Region of Valencia: authentic local experiences

To travel is to immerse yourself in the culture, customs and traditions of the destination you are visiting. And these traditions are often linked to the local gastronomy and the produce that is used to make it. Agritourism offers you the opportunity to experience the rural lifestyle for yourself, discovering the age-old traditions of the land and the produce that is grown there. The Region of Valencia has a rich rural heritage which you can experience as you breathe in the smell of the Mediterranean, press oranges and other citrus fruits and live the philosophy of slow food. 

The beautiful landscapes in the Region of Valencia offer plenty of opportunities to try your hand at agritourism. A wonderful way to immerse yourself in local agricultural traditions and live unique experiences, picking oranges from the tree, discovering chufa or tiger nuts (used to make horchata) and finding out all about artichokes. The provinces of Valencia, Castellón and Alicante await so you can get to know the produce grown in their lands. Keep reading to find out which experiences you can enjoy in each province. 

Agritourism in Castellón

Our exploration of agritourism experiences in the Region of Valencia starts in the province of Castellón. Here you’ll find different cheeses as well as artichokes and citrus fruit, which in addition to discovering, you can taste and savour. From farms, country houses and traditional agricultural land to fields and artisanal factories, the province of Castellón will treat you to a bucolic experience you’ll never forget. 

“A day in nature. Make your own cheese” will bring you into contact with the essence of the Region of Valencia at a cheesemaking farm where you will make your very own fresh cheese. You can also live nature up close if you decide to take your family on a country getaway in Sant Mateu or head to Almedíjar to discover the delicious gastronomy of Sierra de Espadán. 

Agritourism in Valencia

Our exploration continues in the province of Valencia, a land of rice, tiger nuts and oranges. High quality produce is grown here in stunningly beautiful traditional agricultural areas and then used to create dishes and products that are renowned around the world, such as paella and horchata. 

If you’re interested in finding out how this drink is made, is the day out you’re looking for. The activity will immerse you in the world of the tiger nut and show you how it is used to make horchata. You will, of course, also have the opportunity to taste the delicious sweet drink. If, instead, you’re more about citrus fruits, you can visit Huerto Ribera in Carcaixent where you will learn everything there is to know about the history of the famous Valencian orange as well as taste artisanal products. And staying on the drinks theme, “Gènesis Tourism & Beer” will take you on a discovery of the aromas of different craft beers. 

Agritourism in Alicante

Alicante and the Costa Blanca is a land of gastronomy whose flavours, aromas and textures seduce everyone who visits. If you’d like to discover what the fuss is all about, we’d recommend living the gastronomy through unique and original activities. For example, by tasting the flavours of the Elche countryside, including olive oils, wines and other produce grown in the Elche huerta or agricultural land. 

If you love visiting agricultural land, you can also head to Andreu’s huerta in Dénia to enjoy a tasting of tomatoes, courgettes, melons, grapes, beetroot and more at “Degustación tomaca de la terra”. The experience will also treat you to incredible vistas over the impressive rock face of Montgó natural park; the perfect end to the perfect day. 

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