Museu de l'Orxata i la Xufa (Alqueria El Machistre)
Museum of horchata and tiger nut (chufa) housed in El Machistre, a traditional farmhouse surrounded by the Alboraya huerta. Visits are guided: they cover the area's horchata-making tradition and show how chufa is grown and how the drink is made by hand, with a tasting of horchata bearing the D.O. Chufa de Valencia included. Booking ahead is essential.
Valencian horchata comes from a small tuber, the chufa or tiger nut, and at El Machistre the whole story unfolds inside a traditional farmhouse surrounded by the huerta of Alboraya. This is the Museu de l'Orxata i la Xufa, where every visit is guided and ends with a tasting of horchata carrying the D.O. Chufa de Valencia.
What you see on the tour
The visit follows the full cycle: how the chufa is planted and harvested in the local fields, how it is washed and dried, and how it is crushed and strained to make the drink by hand. The farmhouse itself, with its working spaces, is part of the explanation.
Planning a visit
- Booking ahead is essential; there is no entry without an appointment.
- The horchata tasting is included in the guided tour.
- A good thing to do before walking out among the huerta fields themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to book to visit the Museu de l'Orxata i la Xufa?
Yes, booking in advance is essential, as you cannot enter without a prior appointment.
Is admission free?
No, it is not free; the visit is guided and includes a tasting of horchata with the Chufa de Valencia D.O. It is best to check the price on the official website.
What do you see on the visit?
The guided tour covers the area's horchata tradition inside the Alquería El Machistre and shows how the chufa is grown and how horchata is made by hand, with a tasting included.
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