Antonio, El Alcalde del Carmen

Our friend Antonio, who hosted us in Valencia is an artist and a chef who has lived in Valencia on and off for the past 30 or so years.

Since he worked in Bars and restaurants, he got to know a lot of people and I mean – a lot!

So much so that when he was showing us around we ran into a friend or acquaintance of his every few minutes.

In fact, a 15 minute stroll through El Carmen usually turned into a 30 minute meet and greet.

And that is why we call him The Mayor of El Carmen.

¡Gracias por ser un perfecto anfitrión, Antonio!

Barrio El Carmen, Valencia