Aussie moving to Valencia

What a lovely introduction; welcome to the forum.

Hi,

I don't know what it's like finding vegetarian food in Valencia but here in Menorca its rarer than tits on a boar.  Most locals think that fish are vegetables, likewise they think a vegetarian dish is one than has vegetables in it as well as meat.  Valencia is bigger and probably more international but be prepared to go hungry from time to time, especially in airports.

Tortilla Espanol is OK and tostada is good for breakfast, but eventually you would like to eat something else.  Just thank god you aren't vegans.

We have been reduced to buying Tartex online at extortionate prices.

Hungry from Menorca

Hi, Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Currently we live in Vietnam and have been here for 5 years. Vietnamese eat vegetarian food for 2 days every month (Buddhist) but the vegie restaurants here are basically hot box situations (without the hot box). I am a vegetarian/vegan chef and eating out is always a good thing for me  because then someone else does the cooking. I will stay in touch and let you know how we go in Valencia. So, are you vegetarian? I suppose so if you are buying Tartex and willing to sell a limb to get it.

Hi again, I just read some background info and was impressed to hear that you are an ordained member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. I have been practicing meditation for years. We lived for a while in India and so I was able to further develop my meditation skills there. Before becoming a chef I was a Special Education teacher for 20 years and I found that meditation helped with the stress of my job, that is how it all started for me.

Hi Lynn,

Both a vegetarian and a Buddhist.  I lived in in France for many years on the border of the Basque Country.  The tourist guides to this region said, "If you are a vegetarian, be prepared to compromise or starve".  I compromised and ate fish when dining out.

I hope your move to Vallencia is successful.  It is a beautiful city and my experience of the Spanish is that they are probably the most sociable people in Europe - nobody enjoys life more.

Bahiya

Hi Lynn,

There are quite a few vegetarian places here in Valencia, and more and more people here are becoming vegetarians. My sister is one and she is doing well. There is also active Expat community if you are interested. Also, if you need some help with your relocation process, my sister is doing a good job helping out expats like you.

Zanda