A la fresca
Mi Aldea’s blog
On summer nights, the village neighbors bring their chairs out to their front doors to talk in the evening breeze—a tradition known as «a la fresca.» This custom, common in many Spanish villages, gives our blog its name: your privileged seat to sit with them and listen to wonderful stories.
Immerse yourself in the most personal landscapes of the village
Wine tourism in Utiel-Requena
Our house is located in the heart of the Utiel-Requena Designation of Origin, where the indigenous Bobal grape variety takes center stage. The wine-related rituals shape our landscapes, and…
The San Antón Festivities
Life in villages with agricultural traditions like Casas de Pradas is governed by the pace of the countryside, this natural clock being the origin of most current traditions and festivals. It is no coincidence, therefore, that…
Hiking trails in the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park
Our house has the privilege of being located in the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park, the largest protected area in the Valencian Community, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2019…
Restaurants in Utiel-Requena
This week, several media outlets echoed the new restaurants selected by the Michelin Guide in the Bib Gourmand category—those that combine quality and price in their culinary proposal. In the Utiel-Requena region…
Village Botany
When you discover our landscapes, you might feel curious to know more about the vegetation you see. Here is a summary of the main species you will find, which sometimes also decorate the vases in our home…
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