Requena, located less than an hour by car from Valencia (it also has an AVE station), is a municipality belonging to Requena – Utiel region that has been characterized for centuries by its protected wine production and its artistic and historical heritage of Muslims era. From our Los Canilleros Bed and Breakfast, located in the center of the town, we wanted to tell you what to see in Requena and its surroundings, or where to eat, so that you can enjoy the main attractions of this town without wasting time.
It will surprise you!
If you have time, don´t miss these 3 recommendations on what to see in Requena and surroundings,
relatively close to our Los Canilleros hotel.
A few kilometers from Requena, is located this beautiful natural park of essential
visit if you are a nature lover. There are several hiking trails where you
can appreciate the symbiosis between water and rock. Its main attractions
are: Ravine of Arcolla, Ravine of Agua, Pico Rope, Cave of Garita, Chorreo
waterfall and the Swamp of Buceo (beautiful swamp located in a mountainous
environment). If you can, walk to its waterfalls and bathe in them.
They will leave you frozen!
Few people in Valencia know that there is a volcano in Cofrentes. Unfortunately it was exploited
years ago as a quarry and has lost some form, although his visit is really curious.
If you are a fan of water sports or adventure, in Venta del Moro you will be able to
enjoy a wide range of possibilities to make your stay unforgettable.
If you have time, don´t miss these 3 recommendations on what to see in Requena and surroundings, relatively close to our Los Canilleros hotel.
A few kilometers from Requena, is this
beautiful natural park of essential visit
if you are a nature lover. There are several
hiking trails where you can appreciate the
symbiosis between water and rock. Its
main attractions are: Ravine of Arcolla,
Ravine of Agua, Pico Rope, Cave of
Garita, Chorreo waterfall and the Swamp
of Buceo (beautiful swamp located in a
mountainous environment). If you can,
walk to its waterfalls and bathe in them.
They will leave you ice cream!
Few people in Valencia know that there is
a volcano in Cofrentes. Unfortunately it
was exploited years ago as a quarry and
has lost some form, although his visit is
really curious.
If you are a fan of water sports or adventure,
in Venta del Moro you will be able to
enjoy a wide range of possibilities to
make your stay unforgettable.
In the lands of Requena-Utiel, wine has been made for more than 2000 years, so D.O. Utiel-Requena is the only denomination that has been working wine without interruption for so long.
Requena’s substrate and climatic conditions make its wines very personal, especially the red and rosé wines made with the Bobal variety. A special and increasingly well-known variety, which produces less alcoholic and more acidic wines than those usually made in Spain. Among the red grapes, Tempranillo, Cencibel and Garnacha are also cultivated. Among the white varieties, the most common are Macabeo and Merseguera.
As we have seen Requena has an ancient history in the elaboration of this grape juice. This is also demonstrated by the infinity of wineries located in our region and many of them with the boom in wine tourism have decided to open their doors to visitors to show their traditions, facilities and, above all, their most beloved product: wine. If you decide to stay a weekend, don’t hesitate to stay at Los Canilleros B&B. You will get a unique experience.
Also you cannot miss the Fiesta de la Vendimia that takes place in Requena at the end of August!
But, without missing wines, the flagship product is our sausage (“embutido” in Spanish), covered by the Protected Geographical Indication “Embutido de Requena“. Proof of this, is that the most important Valencian event in this sector is held here, “The Sausage Fair” (Feria del embutido). These products include: longaniza, chorizo, güeña, sobrasada, salchichón and blood sausage (“morcilla”). If you want recommendations on the best restaurants in Requena contact us.
Don’t leave without trying them!
In the lands of Requena-Utiel, wine has been made for more than 2000 years, so D.O. Utiel-Requena is the only denomination that has been working wine without interruption for so long.
Requena’s substrate and climatic conditions make its wines very personal, especially the red and rosé wines made with the Bobal variety. A special and increasingly well-known variety, which produces less alcoholic and more acidic wines than those usually made in Spain. Among the red grapes, Tempranillo, Cencibel and Garnacha are also cultivated. Among the white varieties, the most common are Macabeo and Merseguera.
As we have seen Requena has an ancient history in the elaboration of this grape juice. This is also demonstrated by the infinity of wineries located in our region and many of them with the boom in wine tourism have decided to open their doors to visitors to show their traditions, facilities and, above all, their most beloved product: wine. If you decide to stay a weekend, don’t hesitate to stay at Los Canilleros B&B. You will get a unique experience.
Also you cannot miss the Fiesta de la Vendimia that takes place in Requena at the end of August!
But, without missing wines, the flagship product is our sausage (“embutido” in Spanish), covered by the Protected Geographical Indication “Embutido de Requena“. Proof of this, is that the most important Valencian event in this sector is held here, “The Sausage Fair” (Feria del embutido). These products include: longaniza, chorizo, güeña, sobrasada, salchichón and blood sausage (“morcilla”). If you want recommendations on the best restaurants in Requena contact us.
Don’t leave without trying them!