Was Coca-Cola invented in Valencia?

Of course not. But as a cunning plan designed to lure the wealthy American tourists in, it’s even more of a blinder than ACEM’s plan to cover Mojacar with expensive statues of Walt Disney. A chap in Aielo (Valencia) swears blind his great-uncle invested the recipe after traveling the world, and started making it in the town. They even sent a few bottles up to the King, who enjoyed it. However, in 1885 he sold Continue reading Was Coca-Cola invented in Valencia?

Restaurant Albir / Hotel Albarico opens

Renata and Juan, who years ago had the Albir restaurant, and more recently had Delfos over the winter, have now moved over to their new premises on Mojacar Playa. Renata tells me that: Our “circus life” has come to an end and we have settled in a beautiful place: a restaurant close to the beach but in a quieter side street; inside the size of our old ALBÍR plus a lovely big green garden (but Continue reading Restaurant Albir / Hotel Albarico opens