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25th July 2024 ‘JARDÍN DEL TURIA’ OF VALENCIA (SPAIN’S LONGEST URBAN GARDEN)
Paloma Ceballos (https://tuguiaenvalencia.com/) refers to the ‘Jardín del Turia’ as a river (rio in Spanish), which used to cross through the city. The river that is now a garden was diverted south of the city, in 1957, because of the big flood. “When we go to the Gardens, we start in the city centre to […]
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22nd July 2024 SHOPPING IN VALENCIA AT ‘LA ROOM’
“This is Passion not Fashion” When you find yourself in the historic centre of Valencia, quite near La Lonja, you will find a street filled with rows of family-owned businesses, from bike rentals to souvenirs. There you will also find a local clothing shop ‘La Room’. ‘La Room’ is a family business of Ferran, a […]
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22nd July 2024 CHILL OUT AT THE EMBLEMATIC ‘CAFÉ SANT JAUME’
Without doubt, ‘Café Sant Jaume’ is one of the most emblematic coffee bars in the whole of Valencia. It was originally a pharmacy that began its trade in around 1900 so it has a very rich history! In 1984, it was acquired by current owner Vicente Mas, a kindly presence here & who you will […]
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20th July 2024 SEEKING OUT ‘RUZAFA’ IN VALENCIA
If Paris was once your heart’s desire, Ruzafa is your destination. Russafa’s ambience serves up comparable culture, art and history … right here at home. It’s not only profoundly artsy. It’s chic. Vibrant. Cosmopolitan. Eclectic by day, and electric by night. Most of all, it is Valencian! This thriving-and-jiving urban barrio is located on the […]
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19th July 2024 ‘EL CABANYAL’… DYNAMIC & HISTORIC VALENCIA
El Cabanyal is the barrio or neighbourhood in Valencia that is directly to the west of ‘La Playa de Malvarrosa’. In this barrio you can smell and hear the sea next to you, while enjoying the views of a barrio full of authenticity and grit. As you walk through the streets, you can see the […]
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17th July 2024 JARDÍ DE MONTFORT- AN IDYLLIC AND UNDERRATED GARDEN IN THE HEART OF VALENCIA
A tranquil paradise hidden between the towering buildings of Expocisió, Jardí de Montfort is one of the more underrated gardens in Valencia. 12,000 square metres of striking Greek sculptures, ornamental fountains, perfectly trimmed hedges and intriguing foliage, the garden is architecturally varied and well worth a visit. The garden was originally an orchard owned by […]
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17th July 2024 KEEN TO HIT THE BEACH? MALVARROSA ISN’T THE ONLY ONE IN STORE…
When someone makes the remark ‘Valencia beach’, Playa Malvarrosa is probably the main one that springs to mind. Upon my arrival in Valencia, I spent a lot of time frequenting this long strip of beach before deciding to explore other beaches and ports within the province of Valencia. Read on further if you want to […]
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16th July 2024 SAN MIGUEL LAUNCHES ITS ‘SEEKERS BOAT’ INSTALLATION IN VALENCIA TO LIVE THE AMERICA’S CUP EXPERIENCE
Until 20 July, ‘Seekers Boat’ can be visited free of charge at the events venue in Valencia’s Marina Norte. Visitors will be able to simulate being a crew member of the boat thanks to virtual reality, do beer tastings or enjoy its summer terrace, among other surprises. A surprising installation occupies the events area of […]
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16th July 2024 LA BATISFERA IN ‘EL CABANYAL’ (BOOKS, TAPAS, WINES, CRAFT BEERS & LIVE MUSIC)
LA BATISFERA LIBRARY 24/7 VALENCIA: Can you tell us more about your library? LA BATISFERA: La Batisfera’ international bookstore is an open and inclusive space, aware of the place it occupies in a barrio as dynamic and multicultural as ‘El Cabanyal’ by the sea. Incidentally, the name in English would be ‘Bathysphere’, which is defined […]
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14th July 2024 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA ( RESTAURANTS, CHILL OUT, CLUBS, MUSEUMS)
Founded by the Romans in the year 138 BC, under Visigoth control in 476 AD, and rebuilt under Moorish rule in 714 AD; Valencia has an incredibly long and tumultuous history. There are few places where this history is more visible than in the Barrio del Carmen, located in the historic centre of Valencia. The […]
