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29th August 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 […]
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shopping 
25th August 2024 ‘ATYPICAL VALENCIA’ FOR ATYPICAL PEOPLE – QUALITY SOUVENIRS BY LOCAL ARTISTS!
‘Atypical Valencia’ is a brand set up in 2013, created by Valencian designers who illustrate the city’s culture and tradition. There are two shops: one in the Historic Centre of Valencia and one in Mercat Central. Their idea is to take the tacky away from souvenirs, providing locals and tourists alike with colourful and unique […]
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Places 
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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shopping 
17th July 2024 VINTAGE SHOPPING IN VALENCIA (HISTORIC CENTRE)
If you’re looking for a guide to vintage shopping in Valencia…we have the perfectly curated list for your shopping trip through the historic centre, which is an area steeped in history and charm. Second-hand clothing is not only a trend in terms of fashion but also a lifestyle of choosing a more environmentally conscious path. […]
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shopping 
15th October 2023 SHOPPING RESPONSIBLY AND IN STYLE: ‘NEEDLES & PINS VINTAGE’ (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
Located in the historical backstreets in the centre of Valencia you can find ‘Needles & Pins Vintage’, an enchanting independent store, which sells stylish goods. The store is filled with colourful vintage materials and accessories from the 60s to the 90s. From delicate floral patterns to funky polka dots, this store is great for building […]
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fashion 
7th July 2023 EXPLORING VINTAGE SHOPPING IN VALENCIA: A TRENDY, SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO FAST-FASHION
The pandemic has sparked a rise in conscientious shopping and that, in turn, has transformed the vintage clothing business into a thriving industry. With vintage clothing continuing to be a part of a new generation of shopping, according to Statista, as of 2022, the global market value of secondhand and resale apparel was estimated to […]
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shopping 
29th December 2022 ‘NOVEDADES CASINO’
Check out the independent ‘NOVEDADES CASINO’ shop that is now based in the hip barrio of Ruzafa. Here is a place that gives you hope that not all shopping areas in Valencia are going to be engulfed & swamped by soulless multinational chain stores and tourist trap souvenir shops. The idea of the shop was […]
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shopping 
6th December 2022 VINTAGE SHOPPING IN VALENCIA
When it comes to thinking of the places where the fashion industry is most prominent, cities like London and Paris and New York and Milan come to mind. They are, after all, the places where we each see an annual and heavily coveted fashion show where designers can showcase their latest collections. However, more recently, […]
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Editorial 
25th July 2019 SHOPPING AT ‘D TES MAGATZEM’ BOUTIQUE IN RUZAFA
##1.Tell us something about your background, travels and experiences…Our names are Liany and Luis. We’ve lived in many different countries like Venezuela, Portugal, the Netherlands and the USA before arriving in Spain. When we arrived in Valencia we decided to open a coffee shop, where we would be serving delicious coffees, cakes and all sorts […]
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Health 
18th December 2016 La Botiga del Aloe
SHOPPING: La Botiga del Aloe Now conveniently located near the Mercado Central, this health shop has been serving satisfied customers since 2001. You will find comprehensive holistic treatments with natural cosmetics for the body, mind and the emotions… Check out their impressive range of Aloe Vera products and Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and Bach Flower Remedies. Their […]
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