Social Tour to Albufera and
Huerto Ribera
Valencia
one of the most special places in Valencia
🎯 Overview of the Experience
As part of the ICMarkTech 2025 programme, participants will enjoy a cultural journey through the Albufera Natural Park and the historic Huerto Ribera estate — a unique opportunity to network while experiencing the authentic essence of Valencia.
The day promises an immersive blend of nature, culinary tradition, and collegial interaction.
This is where the paella was invented
🌿 Morning at Albufera Natural Park
How we start?
08:30 – Departure from Valencia towards Albufera
Albufera Natural Park: Explore the wetlands, known for rice cultivation and rich biodiversity
Eco-cultural setting perfect for informal networking
🍊 Welcome to Huerto Ribera
10:30 – Arrival with coffee & traditional Valencian lemonade
Stroll through citrus gardens — a peaceful walk through local heritage
👩🍳 Paella Workshop & Tastings
11:20 – Begin hands-on paella cooking session with guidance from local chefs
Enjoy traditional starters: olives, crisps, nuts, fuet
A relaxed space for shared cultural and culinary discovery
🏡 Estate Tour & Signature Drink
12:20–13:30 – Guided tour of Huerto Ribera estate
13:30 – Live preparation of Agua de Valencia cocktail
Learn and taste this iconic regional refreshment
🎓 Diploma Ceremony & Starters
13:45 – Paella diplomas awarded
Enjoy refined entrées:
Fresh tomato with basil and cheese
Smoked salmon over lettuce hearts
🍽️ Valencian Lunch & Farewell
14:30 – Seated lunch featuring your own paella creations
Traditional desserts and coffee
16:30 – Return to Valencia
Meeting point and another information
Social Program Details
Resume of Social Program
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Departure from Valencia |
| 10:30 | Arrival and welcome drinks at Huerto Ribera |
| 11:20 | Paella cooking workshop |
| 12:20 | Estate tour |
| 13:30 | Agua de Valencia tasting |
| 13:45 | Diploma ceremony and appetisers |
| 14:30 | Lunch (paella, dessert, coffee) |
| 16:30 | Return to Valencia |
🎫 Participation Details
The ICMarkTech 2025 Social Excursion has a participation fee of 50 €, which includes:
Round-trip transport from Valencia
Access to Albufera Natural Park and Huerto Ribera estate
Hands-on paella workshop with local appetisers
Estate tour and Agua de Valencia cocktail tasting
Seated lunch with your paella creation
Certificate of participation as “Paella Chef”
📝 Registration for the excursion is made during the conference registration process.
🔔 Spots are limited, so early registration is recommended.