Country retreat- spectacular views ,Golf, Moto GP racing & La Tomatina near!

Authentic Spanish Food: It is the Moors we can thank for introducing rice to Valencia in the eighth century. In fact the Spanish word for rice 'arroz' derives from the Arabic word ar-ruzz. Today the marshlands bordering the Albufera is one of the principal centres of rice production in Spain. Spanish rice is short grained, absorbing a lot of liquid when cooked, and is the basis for many classic Valencian dishes. The Valencian flair for cooking has created the famous paella dish. This is typically meat based, usually with rabbit or chicken, sometimes snails. In coastal villages it is common to cook a seafood paella, paella marinera. The paella is traditionally cooked over a wood fire using a flat shallow dish, known as a paella pan, from which the classic dish takes its name. Often it is eaten on social occasions as large paella dishes can easily accommodate a crowd.

It is quite easy to make your own paella at Villa Carlotta as we have an authentic paellera oven. Or vist the nearby Vente Pillar restaurent .

Awesome country walks: Beautiful walks can be reached just by stepping outside of the Villa, birdsong and the smell of rosemary and thyme fill the air. There are few places in Spain that can offer dense pine clad mountains, deep dramatic gorges, miles of vineyards, orange and almond groves, paddy fields and one of the most interesting and exciting cities(Valencia) in the country. With huge potential, Valencia is quickly becoming a walkers paradise. Villa Carlotta is ideally placed for people who love walking. Rock climbing is also possible nearby. A stables and horse riding are aslo available nearby.

Beautiful city of Valencia and beaches : Valencia city has a wealth of beautiful arcihitecture to discover and is a city with beautiful beaches all easily reached from the city by tram, train or bus

The City of Arts and Sciences is an ensemble of five areas in the dry river bed in Valencia, Spain. The 'city' is made up of the following: El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Opera house and arts centre; L'Hemisfèric: Imax Cinema and Planetarium; L'Umbracle: Walkway/Garden; El Museu de les Ciencies Principe Felipe: Science museum; L'Oceanografic: oceanarium park.

Valencia city, celebrates each year the final days of the winter and the arrival of spring with spectacular fires and pyrotechnics. From March 15 to 19 (the feast of Saint Joseph,) Valencia is given over to a carnival of bonfires, fiesta, fireworks and a healthy dose of satire known as Las Fallas, the fires.

The European Formula 1 Grand Prix is held in Valencia and the Moto GP in Cheste -all within reach from Villa Carlotta.