It had been some years since I made my last big purchase from Barber in Valencia until I went on Friday and stocked up on products I needed. Things have changed since I was last there but the experience was just as satisfactory. Everything seems very organised and streamlined and the selection is much greater than it ever was. I tend to use maple, cypress or rosewood for backs and sides but the choices are much wider than that if you are ready for a change.

The first time I went I drove to Valencia, made my purchases and drove back but since then I always spend the night.  This time we spent two nights and visited the surrounding areas as well: the little towns around the Albufera. Very beautiful and nice paella.