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25th August 2022 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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Places 
21st August 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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Places 
14th August 2022 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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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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Editorial 
11th February 2017 NOVEDADES CASINO
SHOPPING: NOVEDADES CASINO This is the real deal. Check out this tiny independent shop in the historic centre of the Barrio del Carmen. Here is a place that gives you hope that not all Mediterranean shopping in Valencia is going to be engulfed & swamped by soulless multi-national chains and low-cost tourist traps. The idea […]
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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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13th December 2015 SHOPPING
SHOPPING On the whole, the Carmen clothes shops are more alternative. The Colón stores tend to be high street names. Zona El Carmen Colla Monlleó Ceramistes Plaza Redonda, no 11 -12 Tel: 96 392 30 43 Facebook Colla Monlleó El Monstruo Calle Calatrava 11 Vintage style and creative. La Room C/ […]
