Summer comes and goes, and it has always been fun to see, how it changes scenery and landscape. Take your time and enjoy the little pleasures in life, without haste or worry. Enjoyable and quiet nights out in the open, where you can feel the warm summer breeze. Doesn’t this sound like the perfect icing on the cake for every summers day? Take a seat and be part of lovely traditions.

Grab a chair and sit down near your door on the street, to enjoy “raonar” with your neighbours. Certainly “a la fresca”! A tradition to welcome summer, flooding the region of València during the hot months and days. Traditionally “raonar” happens at night to escape the dire temperatures of the day.

After dinner “a la fresca” begins. It’s the perfect time to relax, share anecdotes and other stories. Play a game of cards, or domino, or just enjoy the fruits of the season, while you join the jolly get-together.

"A la fresca", a local tradition, playing a vital role in the region’s summer nights. An irresistible classic you must experience, when you visit the region. Surely you will be surprised!

This summer, you can travel through the region of València and fall in love with the festivals, the people and their rites. Deeply rooted traditions invite you to experience and enjoy them to the fullest. Nights “a la fresca”, the traditional meal, mystical festivals, the famous Sunday’s Paella... Welcome to the pure essence of Mediterranean life!