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21st May 2024 SAGUNTO: A DAY TRIP FROM VALENCIA BRIMMING WITH HISTORY AND NATURE
Located approximately 19 miles north of Valencia, Sagunto is a Roman city rich in history and culture. Easily accessible by bus and train, the historic town offers many places of interest and is a perfect day trip from Valencia. By car, it is about a 30 minute drive from the city of Valencia to Sagunto. […]
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2nd May 2024 A TRIP TO RUZAFA MARKET (VALENCIA)
‘Mercado de Ruzafa’ contrasts with the hip youthful energy of the neighbourhood as it stands as a traditional marketplace where local residents still gather to do their morning shop. It is a place to visit, to experience the culture and hustle bustle of Ruzafa. Experience the warm community of Ruzafa as you see Valencians meet […]
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30th April 2024 THE ‘VELA LATINA’ ASSOCIATION ORGANISED AND SPONSORED THEIR MORNING FOR WATERCOLOUR PAINTERS
On the sunny morning of April 27th, the third morning painting session organised by the The Vela Latina Association was held in Albufera. Not only did it showcase the immense talent of the painters, but highlighted the importance in preserving the heritage of the area. The Vela Latina Association works for the preservation of the […]
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22nd April 2024 ‘HOT JAZZ UNION’ PLAY ‘GESTALGUINOS’ ON 23 APRIL!
Set in a quiet corner of the old town and literally a stone’s throw from the Rio Turia Gardens, you will find the long-established ‘Gestalguinos.’ It has a cosy, warm vibe and an authenticity and a creative vision too….as can be seen by their art and photography exhibitions and regular live acoustic music sessions. It […]
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19th April 2024 EXPLORING THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
Valencia’s old town is filled with rich history, medieval architecture and has a colourful modern flair with its urban art and graffiti murals. Located within the two medieval gates of the old town – Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart – the historic centre covers a large area in the heart of Valencia with […]
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12th April 2024 THE EMBLEMATC ‘CAFETÍN’ (OVER 40 YEARS IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA)
Situated in the historic area, El Carmen, you will find a little bar called Cafetín. Run by host Juan, you will find everything you need here. Typical Spanish streets? Check. Unusual but inviting décor? Check. The famous Agua de Valencia? CHECK! The outside is colourful with a purple doorway, a mosaic-style sign and vine leaves […]
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12th April 2024 THE CASINO POETRY CLUB OPENS WITH “THE POETIC GAZE OF JOSÉ HIERRO”.
José Hierro was a poet of the first post-war generation who belonged to the so-called “uprooted poetry” and was the protagonist of the first session of the Poetry Club of the Casino de Agricultura. The aim of the club, which was born with a vocation of permanence, is to ensure that its members enjoy a […]
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10th April 2024 ‘EL MIGUELETE’ …STUNNING VIEWS OF VALENCIA!
Other cities have glass skyscrapers from which to view the city but Valencia’s towering icon is ‘El Miguelete’. At one end of the Plaza de la Reina, in Valencia Cathedral, you can walk past the nun manning a sort of gift shop and pay two euros and 50 centimos to climb the Gothic cathedral. It […]
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28th March 2024 A BIKE TRIP TO SAGUNTO FROM VALENCIA…
Sagunto Castle is located 23km north of Valencia within the Sierra Calderona mountains. Formerly known as ‘Arse’ by the Iberians, a name likely to bring a small smile to 99% of English speakers, it has a long history beginning with the Iberians in the early Iron Age. Marked by orange groves, desolate farmland and motorways, […]
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21st March 2024 A BIKE TRIP FROM ‘TORRES DE SERRANOS’ OF VALENCIA TO ‘L’ALBUFERA’
The Albufera of Valencia, which takes its name from the Arabic al-Buḥayra, is traditionally known for its marshy wastelands surrounded by mountains and beautiful sunsets. More famously, it is known the world over for paella due to its production of short grain rice following its introduction from Africa and the adaption of L’Albufera for growing […]
