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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 […]
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17th March 2024 SERENITY IN ‘SALER’
The Saler area of the Valencia Community is often associated with the renowned Albufera National Park. However, my recent trip to the region uncovered a different, equally captivating allure. Spanning approximately 21,120 hectares, La Albufera National Park stands as a serene sanctuary celebrated for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. At its core lies the […]
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12th March 2024 EXPLORING ‘THE CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES’ IN VALENCIA!
The ‘City of Arts and Sciences’ in Valencia is a cultural complex of architectural grandeur, standing as a testament to both its designers Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, as well as Valencia as a whole. Characterised by its futuristic shapes and avant-garde design it brings an unmissable allure to the city, with each unique building […]
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8th March 2024 ENJOYING COFFEE AND MORE AT ‘CASA RAIZ’
Rise and shine Valencia! The aroma of new speciality coffees creeps out of the doors of ‘Casa Raiz’ onto the street, carrying you into the new coffee shop that has just opened in Ruzafa. Once the first coffee has been drunk, Casa Raiz sets itself up as a place for meeting new people, winding down […]
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6th March 2024 VISITING MONTANEJOS
Just a mere 1 hour and 15 minutes’ drive from the vibrant city of Valencia lies the enchanting village of Montanejos, nestled amidst the picturesque scenery of the Sierra de Espadan Natural Park. Montanejos is celebrated for its iconic thermal river, ‘Los Estrechos’, boasting waters that maintain a constant temperature of 25ºC throughout the year. […]
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27th February 2024 THE RUZAFA AREA BY DAY
The Valencian neighbourhood of Ruzafa is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and bustling bar scene. However, during the day, it unveils a different charm. Its labyrinthine streets beckon exploration, adorned with unique street art at every turn and often showcasing magnificent architecture that captivates the eye. The gothic San Valero Church of Baroque style sits […]
