by sayyedjamilakhtar@gmail.com | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
The slow pace of life and rich culinary traditions of Spain and Portugal mean that mealtimes are sacred. After a leisurely dinner that can last hours, it’s common to indulge in a “digestivo”—a drink meant to aid digestion and prolong the joy of dining. There is an...
by sayyedjamilakhtar@gmail.com | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
As you may already know, Valesa adopted the small Moroccan village of Tiniskt (population 300+), located in the High Atlas Mountains about 50 miles outside of Marrakech. In September 2023, a devastating earthquake hit the region, destroying homes and claiming lives....
by sayyedjamilakhtar@gmail.com | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
This month we are highlighting our wonderful customer service manager, Vero! Working with Valesa for about 3 years, and her experience and skills are invaluable assets to the team. Born to an American father and a Spanish mother, Vero spent the first few years...
by sayyedjamilakhtar@gmail.com | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
Thank you Melanie Lake for trusting Valesa with this 10th Anniversary, bucket list trip! Jessica, the Campfields said “thank you so much for all of your work planning our Spain/Portugal/Morocco trip! We had the BEST time!! The hotels were all fabulous and we felt like...
by sayyedjamilakhtar@gmail.com | Sep 1, 2024 | Articles
Almonds have been a part of Mediterranean culture for millennia. Today, Spain boasts the largest cultivated area of almond trees in the world, with more than 700,000 hectares; this is the second-largest almond producer after the US. Spain’s production is...
by sayyedjamilakhtar@gmail.com | Aug 1, 2024 | Articles
Summer is the perfect time for barbequing. Whether at home in the yard, at a restaurant, or even on a volcanic mountain, it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy delicious food in the company of friends and family. Grilling is a common method of cooking in Spain and Portugal....
