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00:00I'm Lili Douse and this is Grand Voyager.

00:05From my base in Qatar, I travel the world to discover incredible places

00:10filled with culture, luxury and adventure.

00:13Along the way, I meet the people, taste the flavours

00:17and experience the moments that make each destination unforgettable.

00:22Today, I'm travelling from Qatar to a Mediterranean city,

00:31alive with history, nature and the smell of great food.

00:36I'm here in Valencia, the birthplace of Paella

00:40and a region that truly celebrates the good things in life.

00:44Walking through the historic area of the city,

00:47you get a real sense of the grandeur of the place.

00:50From its polished stone alleys to its iconic monuments,

00:54Valencia is full of picture-perfect moments.

00:57In this episode, I'll be discovering its hidden corners,

01:01its vibrant culture and the people that bring this city to life.

01:06First, I'm checking into my hotel for my stay here in Valencia.

01:10This is Grand Hotel Centenary,

01:13a stunning historic landmark in the heart of the city.

01:17I'm lucky enough to be staying in one of their premium suites.

01:21Its 1920s design captures all the glamour of its golden era.

01:26It has a retro feel and a beautiful view over the city's main square.

01:32Back out in the city, I'm on my way to meet Demi Benita,

01:36co-founder of Hotspot Valencia.

01:38She's promised to show me some of Valencia's must-see spots.

01:42Today, we're going to the Old Town.

01:44We're going to taste some typical Spanish things.

01:46We're going to the Turia Parks and, of course, the City of Art.

01:49Valencia is full of surprises and Demi knows exactly where to find the city's best hidden gems.

01:57Well, we're here. This is the oldest horchateria.

02:02I can't wait to try this.

02:04Porchateria Daniel is one of the city's most celebrated spots.

02:09Opened since 1949, its recipes have been passed down through the family.

02:14This creamy Valencian drink is made from tiger nuts

02:17and is often paired with giant sugar-coated pastries called churros.

02:23Valencians have loved this simple combination for generations

02:27and it's easy to see why.

02:30Valencia's Old Town is full of flavour and charm,

02:34but there's still much more to see

02:36and Demi has the perfect idea for exploring further.

02:39So, Valencia is the city to bike.

02:41So, let's hop on a bike and discover the city.

02:43I am so ready to do this.

02:46First up on our cycle tour is Mercado de Cologne,

02:50a historic market hall in the heart of the Old Town.

02:53It's a stunning building and one of Demi's favourite spots.

02:57So, it's made by a Valencian architect

03:00and on that side you see the clothes and then you have the oranges

03:03and also the cows.

03:05Valencia by bike is the best way to explore.

03:08One moment you're surrounded by towering buildings,

03:11the next you're gliding through the city's parks.

03:15This futuristic complex is the city of arts and sciences,

03:19one of Valencia's most iconic sights.

03:22And it's here that my tour with Demi comes to a close.

03:25It's been wonderful discovering the best of Valencia's landmarks

03:29and hidden spots.

03:31Valencia truly is a city that lives for food

03:34and nowhere is this expressed more creatively than at Ricard Camarena restaurant.

03:39Ricard is known for transforming simple local ingredients into something extraordinary.

03:45Today, I'm taking a step into his kitchen and of course doing some tasting.

03:50Hello Ricard, thank you so much for having me.

03:54Thank you for visiting us.

03:56This double Michelin-starred restaurant sits alongside an art gallery,

03:59a fitting setting for a chef who turns flavour into art.

04:04In the kitchen, Ricard's team make the most of every ingredient,

04:10a core part of his sustainable philosophy.

04:13They create dishes inspired by the seasons

04:16and each one is carefully crafted and rich in Valencian character.

04:21Today, I'll learn how to prepare a special dish guided by Ricard himself.

04:27This is our signature dish and this is a Valencian oyster and it's very sweet.

04:33We prepare with avocado, galanga root, lemon and oil.

04:38We mix all together.

04:40Getting hands-on with the two Michelin-star chefs is a little intimidating,

04:45but Ricard puts me at ease, guiding me through each step.

04:49This is avocado and galanga oil.

04:52Mmm, it smells amazing already.

04:54With the main ingredients mixed and prepared,

04:57Ricard shows me how to plate the oyster dish.

05:00It's surprising how much precision goes into every detail.

05:04I'm pretty proud of this Ricard, what do you think?

05:07It's very good for the first time.

05:10Now I get to try some of Ricard's creations.

05:13Each dish looks incredible, loaded with layers and textures.

05:17You can really feel the passion that's gone into every dish.

05:20It's pure perfection.

05:22And the desert is manga, green curry, seeds and herbs.

05:28Hope you enjoy it.

05:29Thank you so much.

05:30The best ending for an incredible dinner.

05:32Thank you.

05:33Thank you.

05:34Ricard and his team are truly masters of their craft,

05:37turning simple local ingredients into extraordinary works of art.

05:41Just outside Valencia lies Albuferra, a vast freshwater lagoon.

05:50This beautiful landscape is home to farms and wildlife.

05:54To learn more about this special place, I'm meeting Ian, founder of Very Valencia,

06:00who knows every hidden corner of the lagoon and its cultural significance.

06:04Well, we're here in the rice fields of La Albuferra in Valencia,

06:08which is where they grow the rice to make the best paella,

06:12which hopefully we'll get to try later.

06:14But first, let's go out on the boat, have a look at the lake.

06:17I think that's a great idea. Let's do it.

06:19Ian and his team offer tours and experiences that reveal the authentic side of Valencia

06:26and its surroundings.

06:28These waters have shaped local communities for centuries,

06:31and many of their age old techniques are still alive today.

06:35So here, Lily, right behind us, we've got some fishing nets.

06:39Now, the fishermen here have been using this technique for over 700 years to catch eels.

06:45So you can't see it, but under there, there's like net tunnels,

06:48which get tighter and tighter and tighter.

06:51The eel goes in and it can't get out.

06:54What significance does this area have for the local people, the people from Valencia?

07:00Well, a lot of Valencians that live in the city would come here for lunch.

07:03It's known as the place to go for a paella and just have a nice day out.

07:07Around 140 million square metres of Albuferras wetland are devoted to rice cultivation,

07:13producing roughly 120 million kilograms each year.

07:17I mean, the city, you can see it there on the horizon.

07:20That's how close we are, but you feel like you're in another world here.

07:23It's a privilege to have this so close to the city. We're very lucky.

07:26A lot of visitors to Valencia, they miss it because they're concentrating on the city.

07:30But this is such a hidden gem.

07:31You can come, you can have lunch or you can just go out on the boats.

07:33You can explore the fields. You can visit the historic buildings.

07:36There's so much to do here.

07:38It's hard to believe this peaceful place is so close to the city.

07:41You can see why locals love to come here and enjoy the beautiful nature.

07:46It's truly stunning.

07:48Close by in the nearby village of El Palma, Ian has arranged for us to try authentic paella,

07:54the dish that made Valencia world famous.

07:57So here we have chicken.

08:00We've got chicken. We've got rabbits and the snails in there as well.

08:05This is a real Valencian paella. The rice is from the fields out there.

08:09This dish is a symbol of Valencia's identity. Simple ingredients brought together to create something truly iconic and delicious.

08:22Just an hour from Valencia, tucked away in the mountains, is the beautiful village of Chulilla.

08:28With its whitewashed houses and terracotta rooftops, this village looks like something straight out of a postcard.

08:35It's quiet, peaceful and full of charm. The perfect place to wander and explore.

08:41Walking through Chulilla, you really feel like you're stepping back in time.

08:46The old narrow streets, the incredible buildings and the jaw-dropping views.

08:52You can really see why people love this place.

08:56Today I'm meeting Dmitri Blatov, a local resident and founder of Valencia Mountain Enthusiast.

09:03He's going to show me some of the best spots around Chulilla.

09:08Dmitri has been living here for over seven years, long enough to know every hidden area and quiet street in the village.

09:16Chulilla sits roughly 400 metres above sea level and has just a few hundred inhabitants.

09:23At its peak is the village's most historic site, known locally as the Arabic Castle.

09:28So here we are in the incredible castle walls. Can you tell me a little bit about the history?

09:33Yeah, so the town, the village, the castle date back to the 13th century. So it's more than 800 years old.

09:41And this was protecting the village, right?

09:43Yeah, so the main role of the castle was a defensive fortress to protect the people living here and later the village itself.

09:51The fortification was originally constructed during Spain's Islamic period, when this whole area was part of Al-Andalus.

10:01Today, only parts of the old fortress remain, but you can still feel the history around you.

10:06After scaling the heights of the mountain, it's time to head down towards the river and these winding stairs are not for the faint hearted.

10:16This is Chulilla's most famous hiking route, a trail that crosses a series of suspension bridges high above the canyon.

10:23I do have a fear of heights, but today I'm facing my fears.

10:28This area has become a favourite for adventurers, hikers and climbers from around the world.

10:35The river here flows all the way to Valencia and out to the Mediterranean Sea.

10:40Over the years, it's shaped this spectacular canyon.

10:44The path continues down through the gorge.

10:47We pass old walkways and river branches and eventually under a natural rock arch.

10:53Fascinating sights that make this trail so unique.

10:57A little further on is a stunning Blue Lagoon.

11:00The perfect place to swim in the summer.

11:03So this is the Blue Lagoon.

11:05It is indeed.

11:06Charco Azul, it's called.

11:08You see that there's a dam behind us, that's a Moorish dam built back in 12th century.

11:13And the Arabic word for dam is azut.

11:17So the name comes for Charco Azut.

11:20Later, people started calling Charco Azul, referring to the colour of the water.

11:24So it changed over time.

11:26Fed by natural springs and surrounded by mountains,

11:30this lagoon is one of Valencia's most beautiful spots.

11:36What an incredible way to end my journey with breathtaking views like this.

11:41Valencia truly doesn't disappoint.

11:43From its incredible food and culture to hidden gems like this.

11:48I'll definitely be coming back.

11:50And as they say in Valencia, hasta la proxima.

11:53Until next time.

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