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26th December 2022 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 
27th July 2022 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 
8th June 2022 ‘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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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 […]
