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October 9th is an important day in the Valencian calendar. This is when romantic young men wrap up specially decorated and shaped marzipan sweets - Piuletes and Tronadors in silk handkerchiefs - Mocaors and give them to their g... more
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In the 80s, a lot of old theatres were converted into multiplexes. Here, however, the opposite occurred. This well known cinema was transformed into a theatre by the Valencian government. It's in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and... more
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This is the most popular after-hours club in Valencia. It's primarily frequented by gay men, although anything goes and nothing is forbidden. Metal is the meeting place for people who don´t want the night to end. It is a two-st... more
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Decorated in Arabic style, the entrance is adorned with an arch, and once inside, you can admire the ceilings decorated with pretty Arabic motifs. They have a wide selection of excellent tapas, among which the favourites seem t... more
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You'll find this restaurant and café on Aragón Avenue, in the most modern area of Valencia, also known as "the new centre of town". The first impressive feature you see is its large open air terrace with an excellent and refine... more
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This beautiful, single-storey church is rectangular in layout with a vaulted dome and the typical side chapels in pure Renaissance style. The most noteworthy features on the outside are the Salomonic columns and the frontispiec... more
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Gran Casino Monte Picayo is near the town of Puzol, only 20 km from Valencia. The Casino (and the 5-star hotel, Monte Picayo) is in the middle of the country, in a beautiful spot surrounded by nature. In fact, it's on the side... more
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This is the place where the mobile platforms or floats known as Rocas or Tres Aguilas de San Juan Evangelista (the three eagles of St John the Baptist), are stored along with other items used in all manner of public events and... more
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XÃ tiva is the capital of Costera county and is located some 60 kilometers south of Valencia. It was one of the natural routes into "The Kingdom of Valencia" from the plains to the west and Murcia or Andalusia to the south. It's... more
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Hamish ~ the Westie said
… is to stop at a place called Xativa . We are restricted to a couple of ‘pit stops’ to fuel up, take on fresh… continue reading »
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During Semana Santa, the Holy Week that leads up to Easter, religious processions pour out onto the streets of Valencia. In contrast to the other fun-filled festivals of Spain, this one is relatively subdued and solemn, but is... more
Valencia Travel Experiences
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Weekend in Valencia
This was an absolutely wondeful weekend. I went with my friend Annie S. and we stayed in the most amazing hostal. I couldn´t get enough o... Continue reading »
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Arriving in Valencia
We were given a sample of Valencia’s astounding civic architecture, by driving across town to get to our Hotel. The Town Hall, Post... Continue reading »
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Day 23 - Valencia
Surprise Suprise, another sleep in. We woke up very late in the day and talked to Carlos about some lagoon that he and his lovely friend... Continue reading »
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La Tomatina
La Tomatina: 30,000 mostly inebriated tourists, 40,000 pounds of ripe tomatoes, 1 small town square, 1 obscure festival. Mix... Continue reading »
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All the bags are packed ..again ~ Xativa here we...
Friday morning we all get up bright and early as we have to be very organised for departure day. It seems almost impossible to think we b... Continue reading »
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Popular Valencia Hotels
- Sercotel Sorolla Palace
- Confortel Aqua 4*
- Husa Reina Victoria
- Home Hostels
- Tryp Florazar
- Del Carmen Hotel Prado del Rey
- Home Backpackers
- SH Ingles Boutique Hotel
- Neptuno
- Petit Palace Germanias Hotel
Popular Valencia Things to Do
- St. Patrick's Irish Pub
- Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas
- Playa de la Malvarrosa
- Iglesia de San Juan del Hospital
- Valencia Bus TurÃstico
- Ayuntamiento
- Black Note Club
- L'Hemisfèric
- Fallas (Las)
- Miguelete (El)
Popular Valencia Restaurants
- Bruselas
- Bestias (Los)
- Bocatta
- Restaurante Chino Fukui
- Tony Roma's
- Utielana (La)
- Santa Bárbara
- Dolce Vita
- Seu Xerea
- Palacio de Cristal
