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Horchata in Valencia

Valencia is also known for its horcheta-a drink made from chufas served either with liquid or granizadas. It is accompanied by Fartons(thin cakes). Legend has it that name "horchata" was coined by Jaume I, shortly after he conquered Valencia. He was admiring the Huerta one hot afternoon and an Arab girl offered him a drink so refreshing that he exclaimed "Aixoes or, xata"(this is gold girl).
You can get horchata all over the city, but the best traditionally comes from Alboraya, formerly a village in the Valencian suburbs, now absorbed in the city. the oldest horchateria in town is the Santa Catalina on the southwest corner of Plaza de la Reina.
Valencia in la Costa del Azahar, is a perfect place to spend some holidays there. Many online booking agencies offer accommodation in Valencia, or near the city such as apartments in la Costa Blanca or hotels in Costa Brava. you will have a wide choice of accommodation all over spain.

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