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7th July 2024 THE EMBLEMATIC ‘MERCADO CENTRAL’ OF VALENCIA
Valencia’s Central Market is one of the largest markets in Europe! Perched high above the ornate iron and glass dome, it’s feet resting on a golden ball, is the Cotorra del Mercat, the big green parrot that is the symbol of the Mercado Central in Valencia. Cotorra means parrot in Spanish, but it also means […]
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Places 
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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Places 
30th August 2023 ‘MERCADO DE TAPINERIA’…THE EPHEMERAL MARKET OF VALENCIA
Hidden within the old town of Valencia, lies the modern vibrant ‘Mercado de Tapineria’. The trendy market square is a contrast to the quaint architecture enclosing it. Decorated in bright colourful bunting and wrapped up in tall white buildings, the urban environment is a must-see. If you are looking for somewhere to relax and escape […]
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Places 
18th April 2023 ‘MERCADILLO DE BENIMACLET’ (STREET MARKET) EVERY FRIDAY IN VALENCIA…
Decorating the streets of the colourful barrio of Benimaclet in Valencia is their ‘Mercadillo’, which is open every Friday from 9am to 2pm. The street market is easy to find, located just around the corner from the Benimaclet tram station. The colourful display of clothes, jewellery, plants and shoes means it’s a very easy spot […]
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food and drink 
13th April 2022 24/7 VALENCIA AT ‘RUZAFA MARKET’… EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BERTRAND MAZURIER OF ‘ NO SOLO QUESO’
Meet Bertrand Mazurier: the Parisian turned Valencian with a passion for good cheese and wine. Resident in Spain since 1999, he moved from Dénia where he was making ceramics to set up his stall ‘ No Solo Queso’ at Mercado de Ruzafa (Ruzafa Market) in 2011. Over ten years later and he’s still serving the […]
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Popular Festivals 
9th February 2022 ‘San Blas’ was a Blast!
#Here are my highlights from Ruzafa’s San Blas market held every first week of February in Valencia. The annual market cannot be missed with the rows of stalls, lights that illuminate the streets, and the smell of wonderful food pulling you in! I began my experience at the church of San Valero where I followed […]
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Popular Festivals 
2nd February 2022 ‘SAN BLAS MARKET’ IN RUZAFA ON FEBRUARY 4TH -6TH (VALENCIA)
#Struggling for plans this weekend? Say no more! This coming weekend, between the 4th and 6th of February, the San Blas market will be filling the streets of the Ruzafa. This is one of the hippest barrios of Valencia but it still visibly maintains its traditions of the past. ‘San Blas’ is the patron saint […]
