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Editorial MARCH 12

LIGHT MY FIRE!

CONTENTS EDITORIAL - 5

VIDAS DE VALENCIA - 6 ART IN VALENCIA - 7

THE INSIDE DEAL ON FALLAS - 8

VALENCIA FALLAS GUIDE - 10 RYANAIR - 11 FOOD - 12

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH - 13 SHOPPING - 16

MARCH 12 LISTINGS - 17 ARTS & theatre - 17 live music - 19 clubs - 20

chill out - 21

GAY / LESBIAN - 23

TRADITIONAL PUBS - 24 Restaurants - 24

shopping - 30

CLASSIFIEDS - 31

FALLAS IN VALENCIA - 34

VALENCIA FOOTBALL - 36

24/7 VALENCIA PARTY PEOPLE - 38 COMMENT - 40

VALENCIA WORLD - 42 WOMAN - 43

VALENCIA COUNTRYSIDE - 44 MAP - 45

AGENDA . CLUBS & LIVE MUSIC - 46

EXCUSE ME? / OPTICALIA / OCHO Y MEDIO - 48

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for Valencia is stronger than ever. The ‘24/7 Valencia’ editorial team has bought property here and we have made Valencia our permanent home. In this month’s colourful March edition you will find a Fallas guide, an Insider report on Fallas, a plethora of exclusive photos, a packed listings, a clubbing & live music agenda at the back, a restaurant of the month review, a recipe, a football report and so much more. CNN owner Ted Turner has been called the 'mouth of the south' for his outspoken personality. Talking of mouths from the south, had he lived (or chosen not to disappear) there's little doubt that this March festival would have appealed to Florida-born Jim Morrison of The Doors. A satirist, a musician, a provocateur, a poet, a surrealist, a lover of excess... the fairground that is Fallas would have been right up his street. Light my Falla or Light my Fire? It’s time to leave behind the misery of winter and embrace the joys of spring! We'll leave you with his wise words... “ I’d like to do a song or a piece of music that’s just a pure expression of joy, like a celebration of existence, like the coming of spring, the sun rising... pure unbounded joy.” - Jim Morrison. See you next month! 24/7 Valencia team

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VIDAS DE VALENCIA

Protesta 12 Delicias del Líbano

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ART IN VALENCIA

UN ESPÍRITU LIBRE MENCHU GAL

ON ESTÀ LA MEUA PILOTA? INFÀNCIA A PALESTINA

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THE INSIDE DEAL ON FALLAS Top Tips From Two Tired Old Fallas Veterans MASCLETÀ Daytime fireworks are a very Valencian contribution to the world of pyrotechnics. Forget about pretty pictures in the sky, this is all about noise, rhythm, the smell of gunpowder and having your bones thoroughly shaken by the ferocious aural assault of the finale. All this under blue spring skies, amongst a huge expectant crowd in the Ayuntamiento, as the excitement and tension builds while you await the opening salvoes. People love their loud bangs and air bombs round these parts and the pyrotechnician is loudly acclaimed and carried out on the shoulders of his fans at the end of a good show. What a fallero would say: A sublime musical symphony, a celebration of Valencian culture in fire and smoke. What a fallero would never say: Rhythm, my arse. That was just a random load of loud bangs. And you’re telling me I’ve stood in this square for 45 minutes next to those loons in the straw Amstel hats for this? Insider Knowledge: The mascletà is best enjoyed after a few pre-bombardment beers and a plate of patatas bravas, but make sure you get into the square a good half an hour

before it starts and get settled in somewhere near the post office building. There’s a great view from there and you can usually get out pretty quick when it’s all over. Must See: Once you’ve seen the big one, try and see at least one mascletà at a barrio falla. Sat outside a bar with a beer, you can get closer, there are less people, it feels just as ferocious and in some ways more authentic. Most importantly, you won’t be squashed up against those blokes in the Amstel hats. Don’t Bother: If you are running late, don’t bother going. Save it for another day. Mascletàs are meant to be experienced close up. There’s nothing worse than hearing it from round the corner without seeing or feeling it in all its glory. CASTILLO If you prefer your firework displays in the more traditional manner at night, you’ll see some of the best you’ve ever seen at Fallas (honestly). This being Valencia, they’ll also no doubt be the noisiest. Valencia’s top firework bods are in demand all over the world (Valencians have been responsible for the fireworks at Olympic closing ceremonies and the last World Cup final in South

Africa) and they compete with each other to produce the fastest, most original and loudest explosions of light and sound, with huge multi-coloured asteroids lighting up the Alameda and the faces of the oohing and aahing crowds. What a fallero would say: What could be better than the fruits of the Valencian countryside, its palms and colourful flowers portrayed in the night sky of this majestic city? What a fallero would never say: Not those caterpillars on parachutes again! Boring! Where’s my gin and tonic? Insider Knowledge: Get yourself a good spot about halfway down the Alameda on the Viveros side (the smoke always blows towards Avenida Aragón). Watch out for the unofficial firework wars in the riverbed before and after, they are not for the fainthearted. Must See: Without doubt, the Nit del Foc on the night of the 18th. Don’t Bother: No half-measures, it’s impossible just to pop over ten minutes before. It’s got to be part of your plan for the evening. There’s no point watching it halfPhoto: Víctor Aranda / Article © 2012 24/7Valencia

twentyfoursevenvalencia 9 obscured by some building. If you are going to go, get there early and wait. FOOD AND DRINK Valencia is especially famous for its rice dishes but it’s not that easy to get the best paella in Fallas. This is probably the worst time of year to eat in Valencia. Everywhere is packed out, prices go up, menus are reduced, quality goes down, the waiters and chefs are worn out. Buñuelos (basically deep fried doughnuts) stalls spring up all over the city where you can get the traditional fallero breakfast of hot chocolate and churros. As for drinking, Valencia has no shortage of night spots and in Fallas they are all full and lively. If you are really desperate for a beer, you are never far away from a bloke selling cans of Steinberg out of a shopping trolley. What a fallero would say: I’ve already eaten, thanks, and anyway we’ve got a barbecue tonight at the casal. What a fallero would never say: Have you been frying those doughnuts in the same oil all week? Insider Knowledge: Book yourself into a decent restaurant for at least one sit-down meal. There are some excellent tapas bars around Valencia, for example. You’ll need a break from all those bocadillos on the hoof. Somewhere off the main thoroughfares and squares is probably your best bet. The barrio of Ruzafa might be a good starting point. Must See: If you get the chance, sign up for a paella competition at a falla. Street party, good food, plenty to drink and guaranteed good fun, the paella is the least of it. As far as nightlife is concerned, you have to have at least few dodgy gin and lemons at a verbena, that’s what it is all about after all. Don’t Bother: Avoid those tourist trap expensive menus in the centre. Don’t spend all night in a bar, get out on the streets and get involved. THE FALLAS MONUMENTS The monuments are at the centre of the whole festival. Like huge, three-dimensional saucy seaside postcards, their core purpose is to satirise life in the city or the neighbourhood, poking fun at politicians and celebrities in papier-mâché. There are more than 300 around the city commissioned, and in some cases built, by the local

neighbourhood fallas. They are divided into categories depending on how much money was spent on their construction. Monuments from the top division (Sección Especial) can cost up to 500,000 euros. What a fallero would say: A true combination of art and wit. The fallas artist is the modern day Michelangelo for the people. What a fallero would never say: 500,000 euros just to burn it down after five days? Haven’t these guys heard about the recession? Insider Knowledge: Try and see the big fallas before the prizes are given to avoid the rush, or go when everyone is doing something else, late at night, at lunch time or during a castillo. Must See: It’s always worth seeing the special section fallas. Perhaps the most interesting, however, are those which, with fewer resources, manage to create something more original and imaginative than just a duck coming out of a teapot. Don’t Bother: If you see a duck coming out of a teapot, steer well clear. OFRENDA This floral tribute to the Virgin in her Valencian guise as the Virgin of the Defenceless (popularly known as ‘the little hunchback’) started in the strict Catholic times of the 1950s and has become an integral part of the festival. Falleros parade proudly through the streets in ‘traditional’ Valencia peasant costume with their offerings of flowers (often massive bouquets shaped into the form of the Miguelete or the Mestalla football stadium!) accompanied by marching brass bands. This is no grey procession of devotees it’s all done in true over-the-top, baroque Valencian style. Just because you are honouring the Virgin it doesn’t mean you are not going show off your best fancy dress and jewels or your new sunglasses and iPhone. What a fallero would say: With tears in their eyes, “Valencians tots a una veu: Vixca la Mare de Deu!” (Valencians, all together with one voice: Long live the Virgin!) What a fallero would never say: How come Valencian peasants used to dress up like Adam and the Ants? Insider Knowledge: Get yourself outside a

bar in the Plaza de la Reina and you can sit there watching it all go past. Our personal favourite is the grassy knoll outside Finnegan’s pub on St. Patrick’s Day. As a bonus you might even also catch a few people in ‘traditional’ Irish costume (a big Guinness hat and a green T-shirt). Must See: The flower arrangements by night in the Plaza de la Virgen once the Ofrenda has finished. Don’t Bother: Don’t try to get around much in the centre of the city while Ofrenda is on. The old ladies don’t you crossing over while the falleros marching past.

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CREMÀ This is where the party ends, but without the flames of the Cremà the festival means nothing. It is a symbol of purification, the burning away of all the bad spirits of winter, clearing the way for the coming of spring. In previous centuries, fallas (made of old furniture and junk) were a great way of getting rid of all your old rubbish. With explosions and flames and firemen all over the city centre, the Cremà feels like the nearest thing you can get to being in an air raid without actually being in a war. The experience of running around with the city in flames will stay with you when the rest of Fallas are a distant memory. What a fallero would say: What day does Fallas fall on next year? What a fallero would never say: I shudder to think what effect all this smoke is having on the environment. Insider Knowledge: Don’t have a fixed plan. Be prepared to keep on the move. The burnings in each neighbourhood are staggered. Follow the firemen around to see as many as possible. Must See: Try and see at least one big falla burn, but if you can get to see a smaller one in a narrow street, you’ll really get the feel of it. Don’t Bother: Don’t wait for hours in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to see the big falla burn and, in the process, miss everything else that is going on around you.

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FALLAS GUIDE 12 Are you interested in folklore? Tradition? Big dresses? If you are, stick around. Valencia has all that and more during the celebration known as Las Fallas. Read this and consider yourself armed for the festivities.

LAS FALLAS During the second week of March, you’ll see these large sculptures being set up at practically every street corner. Anything can be represented in a falla; the Ten Commandments, the plight of the crippled, world peace or belly-button lint. These are then ceremoniously burnt (in La Cremà) by proud firemen on the night of March 19.

EL CASAL

LAS FALLERAS

Think of a friendly neighbourhood association (again, at every street corner) whose main mission, apart from setting up its falla, is to wake you and all your neighbours up at 4.00 am. You’ll finally get back to sleep only to be awakened again by its morning marching band (La Despertà). You can avoid this by joining a casal yourself, allowing you yourself to become the object of your neighbour’s hatred.

Watch out! You could be knocked over by one if you’re not paying attention. More than just a big dress, the fallera’s costume is the Ne Plus Ultra of traditional fashion wear. Covered by enough lace, brocade and satin to bury a man (or fallera), these brave women take part in all the city’s festivities. You’ll see them representing their casals by marching in parades, posing for pictures, making paellas on the street and having nervous breakdowns, smiling all the while. Acute observers will make the comparison between the fallera’s hairstyle and a certain science fiction film character, but the similarity ends there. These are Valencian Earth girls, born and bred.

LA MASCLETÀ For hard-core Valencianos (nearly all of them). City Hall, not wanting to miss out on the fun, holds its own circus of noise every afternoon at 2.00 pm during Fallas. The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is stocked with enough firecrackers to blow up a small country, which are then all lit. Loud explosions leading to a crescendo of painful sonic booms typify a good mascletà. Generally lasting five to ten minutes, the experience will leave you with gunpowder and sulphur in your lungs and bleeding ears, but hey, who cares? You’re only young once.

THE NIGHTLIFE A misnomer, actually. The nightlife lasts all day and night for the first three weeks of March. Valencia doesn’t sleep, and if you think you will, you are mistaken. My advice is to do what bar, pub and restaurant employees do; take copious amounts of stimulants and stay awake. There’s no point in sleeping. No point!

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FOOD

Apple Of My Eye As normal Valencia life begins its March metamorphosis to allow the passage of Las Fallas through the region, I have found plenty of time for baking again. A pastime which always makes me feel relaxed and happy, and shows that my motivation levels have not slipped into the black holes of the cosmos never to be found again, which is often how one feels when life revolves around the relentless entertainment of a two-yearold. Las Fallas is a favourite time of year for me, I find it really exciting; such a celebration of life not in a nanny state, like Australia or even the UK. I thought I would go with something traditional then for March and a tarta de manzana or Spanish apple cake is another favourite of mine. It’s actually a relatively easy cake, I always thought it would be tricky and I realise that was only because there are neatly arranged slices of apple on the top, an effect that always makes me think – time-consuming! But, it’s really not, and one does feel quite proud of oneself when you have made a little extra effort to make a circle of fruit slices. I have used a European blend of spices, Quatre Épices – allspice, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg – in this recipe. Popular in rich fruitcakes and pastries, it is fantastic in this apple cake. It tastes great. You can simply use cinnamon if you can’t find quatre épices. Pre-heat your oven to 190ºC. Grease and line a 23 cm springform pan. Peel, slice, and core the apples and toss them in a bowl with the quatre épices (or cinnamon), and the vanilla, lemon juice and rind, and the apple cider vinegar. Set aside while you make the batter. Using a stand mixer or a hand blender, or a whisk if you’re up for it, beat the softened butter and sugar together until

Tarta de Manzana • 170 gm softened butter • 3 green apples, peeled and sliced • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or quatre épices • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/2 lemon, rind and juice • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 170 gm eggs, beaten • 170 gm plain flour, you can substitute almond meal • 2 teaspoon baking powder • For the glaze: 3 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons icing sugar

or ice cream, perhaps a sweet wine or sherry, and absolutely champagne. Enjoy March in Valencia everyone, I hope you all have a great time of it, because it is so much fun! For those visiting for the first time, I know it’s easy to get carried away with it all, but respect, after the finale night when all the statues are burnt down, there’s no more letting off firecrackers – the next morning, the whole town is blissfully quiet again. Buen provecho! Professional Chef Erica Choate

WIN A MEAL FOR 2 AT LA LOLA! See page 27 pale and fluffy. Beat together the eggs and gradually add this to the creamed butter mixture. Strain the apples, reserving the liquid. Sift together the flour and baking powder and fold this gently into the butter mixture. You can use a combination of almond meal here, or all almond meal if you like, you won’t need to sift it. If you do, just mix the baking powder through it with a spoon and make sure there are no big lumps. Gently stir the apple liquid into this now as well. Spread the batter somewhat evenly over the base of the prepared tin and then arrange the apples around on the top. Bake for around 50 minutes, keeping an eye on how the apples are browning and cover with foil and lower temperature slightly if necessary. Just before the cake is ready to come out, bring the lemon juice and icing sugar to a gentle boil in a small saucepan, pour this over the cake when it comes out of the oven. Leave the cake in the pan for 5 minutes or so to cool and then remove the side of the tin and put cake on wire rack to cool. Serve warm with crème fraîche Article and Photo © 2012 24/7Valencia

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

Jardín del Mar And so we arrive at my favourite time in the Valencia calendar. I know a lot of Valencianos who loathe this time of year, the noise, the people, the lack of parking space as this most vibrant of fiestas reaches fever pitch. I also know a whole lot of others who feel like I do and love the whole spectacle of it all and marvel at the fact that so many people can cram themselves into the relatively small space that is the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to see and hear five or so minutes of extremely loud fireworks (mascletàs) each lunchtime (and even more crazy, to listen to them on the radio if they can't make it to Valencia!). D and I adore Las Fallas, we plan our week around mascletàs and the Ofrenda, the castillos and Nit de Foc (night fireworks), we gorge ourselves on buñuelos (Valencian doughnuts, really) and attend as many paella concursos (competitions) as we possibly can. We stay up almost all the night to look at as many ninots and bright lights as time and our legs will allow. Let's be realistic, Las Fallas is hard on the senses but, in our opinion, worth all the effort. Our dinner date this month is a Sunday lunch date, booked to coincide with one of the first mascletàs of this year’s Fallas celebrations. We are to meet some friends and travel on a hopelessly crowded metro to push our way through hoards of people to watch and, more importantly, experience the physical thrill of this crazy firework display at close quarters. For our friends S and T, it is a relatively novel experience as they have only seen a couple before. Today's mascletà, in bright sunshine, by Mislata pyrotechnic company Gori is splendid. Then it is another push through the crowds to walk up to Plaza de la Reina and

down C/ del Mar to a relatively new bar restaurant called Jardín del Mar, run by the very charming Maika from Valencia, who specialises in food from Valencia, León and La Mancha. As it was such a warm afternoon, we decided to eat on their terrace quietly watching the world go by. We decided to taste a selection of the excellent tapas on offer here and follow them with their version of a Paella de mariscos (seafood rice). We drank an excellent Señorío de los Baldíos '09 Crianza from Ribero del Duero, which is the house wine and a bargain at only 9€ a bottle. We nibbled at fresh bread and tomato with oil (Pan Catalan) until the first of the tapas, Manchego romero (a rosemary Manchego cheese doused in a fruity olive oil) and cecina arrived. Cecina is a Leonese delicacy, a dark, toasted cherry-colour smoked beef with a very faint marbling of fat, really delicious and different. Next came Lacón, which is like a cooked ham you would find in the UK, though this had sweet paprika and olive oil over it. Next came a hot and tasty Tortilla de patatas and finally slices of wonderful fatty Serrano ham. As you eat these tapas, you can't help thinking that there is no way you are going to manage the main course. But wait, there was still more to come, a salad for sharing! A lovely fresh salad with prawns, anchovy, mojama (cured smoked tuna) and tuna. Then it was the paella for three of us – perfectly cooked rice with mussels, tiny shrimp, squid and large prawns served with a wedge of lemon and a creamy alioli (garlic mayonnaise). S ordered Huevos rotos (lightly fried potatoes with onion and fried eggs). We were all defeated by our main courses, but made brave attempts. We had by now sat for over two hours over this leisurely and tasty meal. Maika insisted we finish with a 'small' pudding, a plate of almond

cake and apple cake to share, a sweet end to a lovely meal. I wish Maika every success. Jardín del Mar is a friendly and attractive place, the food is of a high quality and the wine list is small but excellent value for money. It was great to sit on the terrace and watch the world go by, and as the weather improves, it can only get better. Tim Birch

Maika of Jardín del Mar

Jardín del Mar C/ del Mar, 23 (1 min walk from Plaza Reina) Tel: 655 765 397 E-mail: eljardindelmar@gmail.com Facebook.com/El Jardin del Mar (Zona Carmen) Open every day Monday – Wednesday Open 09.00 a.m. until 21.00 p.m. Thursday – Sunday Open in the morning from 09.00 a.m. onwards, if you're there you're in- they stay open until you leave! Menú del día – 9.90€, with drink and coffee Sunday opening, lunch – 14€ All tapas dishes can be ordered as a tapa or plates to share Super fine jamón serrano – 12€ (plate) / 5-6 € (tapa) Tortilla – 4€ / 2.50€ Queso Manchego romero – 7€ / 4€ Snails 7.50€ / 4.50€ Selection of montaditos Sunday paella or rice – 9€ Wine selection Reds – 8-15€ Whites – 9-10 €

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TASTE OF AMERICA

The Original American Supermarket It's a love story, it's a Spanish story and it's an American story. Sixteen years ago, the owner of this newish store in Valencia, Ana Aubary, went to the United States of America for the first time. She met her future husband Juan Miguel there and since then, this country has become very special for them both. They love the country, the culture, the food, the way of living… In the last five years they have been in Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York (they were studying there for a period of time). As Ana said: “I feel that I know the U.S.A. better than Spain. Any time we go there, we feel like it's home.” Ana is a pharmacist but all her life she has been looking to run her own business. So she didn’t think twice when the possibility of setting up a 'Taste of America' in Valencia appeared. “It was the perfect way to combine two passions: running my own company and being involved with the U.S.A. I couldn't ask for anything better”. Talking about the store, we are sure that anyone who has ever been in the States or even anyone who is a big fan of North American television series or movies is

going to have a great time. They have all the famous products: Vanilla and Cherry Coke, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, marshmallows, bagels, Hershey’s Chocolates, pancake and waffle mix, cheesecake mix, maple syrup, Pop Tarts, peanut butter, Wonka Nerds, different kind of cookies, Lucky Charms, Cheerios, Froot Loops… But they also have specific products that are not so famous but that will be delightful to anyone that wants to try something new. For people really enjoying how to cook desserts, they have all the necessary ingredients to prepare: cupcakes, muffins, American cakes … they even have the kitchenware! And for the laziest people that don’t want to cause a mess in the kitchen, we have to say that they prepare huge cakes for you! For a small budget (30-40€) they prepare spectacular cakes in any shape that you want and for 10-12 people. It is the perfect gift for birthday parties! Right now they are thinking about offering freshly baked cupcakes every day. For the moment they offer packaged cupcakes

and muffins. Also, in the future, they want to organize courses in English and Spanish about how to prepare all kind of American desserts. Apart from all of that, it is a joy to take in their huge variety of sauces and appetizers. The shop is quite big (135 m2) and you can stroll around and browse to your heart's content and look at whatever you want. In case you need to ask something, they are pleased to explain to you all the details with no hurry. All the staff speak English and Spanish. One of them speaks Russian & Hebrew too! I tell you, if you have ever been to America or if you have ever been interested in American food or culture, you have to go there. You won’t regret it! Taste of America Av. Reino de Valencia, 6 96 206 64 65 reinovalencia@tasteofamerica.es (Zona Cánovas) Open from 10h to 21h.

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C/ Sueca, 27. Valencia (Ruzafa)

Imágenes de la Crisis Hasta 12 abril Áfricas: Femenino Plural Desde 8 marzo hasta 12 abril La Letra en la Imágen: El Sueño Eterno" Desde 21 hasta 25 marzo YELMO CINES www.yelmocines.es addresses MUSEUMS / GALLERIES ALMUDÍN Pl. San Luis Bertrán, 1 Tel: 96 352 54 78 - ext. 4521 CAFE MALVARROSA / ESPAI PARAL.LEL Historiador Diago, 20 Tel: 96 320 50 56 CENTRE CULTURAL BANCAIXA Pl. Tetuán, 23 Tel: 96 387 58 64 CENTRO COREOGRÁFICO DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA Parque de la Granja, s/n, Burjassot Tel: 96 390 47 74 CENTRO DEL CARMEN C/ Museo, 2 Tel: 96 315 20 24 / 96 192 26 51 CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS (L’Hemisferic, Museu de les Ciencies Princípe Felipe, L’Oceanografic) Av. Instituto Obrero de Valencia Tel: 902 100 031 COL·LEGI MAJOR RECTOR PESET Universitat de Valencia Plaça del Forn de Sant Nicolau,4 Tel: 96 316 60 00 DR NOPO C/ Borrull, 16, Bajo Tel: 96 113 14 99 www.doctornopo.org ESPAI D'ART BOIRA C / Salvador Giner, 10 Tel: 96 205 82 67 ESPAI TACTEL C/ Denia, 25 Bajo Tel:96 395 88 08 www.espaitactel.com GALERÍA AKKA C/ Almirante Cadarso, 6 Tel: 96 316 27 27 GALERÍA DUOMO C/ Luis Santangel, 18 FNAC SAN AUGUSTÍN C/ Guillem de Castro, 9 - 11 Tel: 96 353 90 15 FUNDACION CHIRIVELLA SORIANO

C/ Valeriola, 13 Tel: 96 338 12 15 GALERÍA LUIS ADELANTADO C/ Bonaire, 6 Tel: 96 351 01 79 GALERÍA MURO Correjeria, 5 Tel: 96 391 19 03 GALERíA PAZ Y COMEDIAS C/ Comedias, 7-2 Tel: 96 391 89 06 GALERÍA ROSALIA SENDER Mar, 19 (Ciutat Vella) Tel: 96 391 89 67 GALERíA SEGRELLES C/ Ciscar, 4 Tel: 96 333 21 97 GALERÍA TOSSAL Pl Tossal, s/n Tel: 96 398 18 03 GALERÍA VISOR C/ Corretgeria, 26 Tel: 96 392 23 99 INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE VALENCE C/ Moro Zeit, 6 Tel: 96 315 30 95 INSTITUT VALENCIÀ DE LA MÚSICA C/ Barcas, 2 Tel: 96 318 44 53 IVAM C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 Tel: 96 386 30 00 JARDÍN BOTÁNICO C/ Quart, 80 Tel: 96 315 68 00 www.jardibotanic.org JOVE ORQUESTRA DE LA GENERALITAT VALENCIANA Tel: 96 318 44 90 / 93 KITSCH INTERNACIONAL ARTEDIVERSO C/ Covarrubias, 5 Tel: 607 636 012 LA BENEFICIENCIA CENTRE VALENCIA DE CULTURA MEDITERANEA C/ Corona, 36 Tel: 96 388 35 79 LA GALLERA C/ Aluders, 7 Tel: 96 352 14 37 LA NAVE GALERÍA Nave, 25 Tel: 96 351 19 33 LA LLOTGETA, AULA DE CULTURA CAM-ESPAI D’ART Pl. Mercado, 4 Tel: 96 391 33 96 L’IBER MUSEO DE LOS SOLDADITOS DE PLOMO C/ Caballeros, 22 Tel: 96 391 86 75 www.museoliber.org

PROGRAMACIÓN: www.cafemercedes.es info@cafemercedes.es

CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ HAS LIVE MUSIC WITH EXCELLENT ACOUSTICS EVERY WEEK, WITH TRUE MUSIC LOVERS IN THE AUDIENCE.

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ʻLIKEʼ US ON LLIG LLIBRERIES DE LA GENERALITAT Pl. Manises, 3 Tel: 96 386 61 70 MONASTERIO DE SAN MIGUEL DE LOS REYES Av Constitución, 284 Tel: 96 387 40 13 MUSEO DEL ARROZ C/Rosario, 3 Tel: 609 877 956 MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES DE VALENCIA C/ San Pío V, 9 Tel. 96 369 30 88 / 369 21 11 MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD Pl. Arzobispo, 1 Tel: 96 352 54 78 - ext. 4126 MUSEO DEL CARMEN C/ Museo, 2 Tel: 96 369 30 88 MUSEO FALLERO Pl. Monteolivete, 4 Tel: 96 352 54 78 MUSEO NACIONAL DE CERÁMICA GONZÁLEZ MARTÍ C/ Poeta Querol, 2 Tel: 96 351 63 92 MUSEO TAURINO Pasaje Doctor Serra, 16 Tel: 96 351 18 50 MUSEO VALENCIANO D’ETNOLOGÍA C/ Corona, 36 Tel: 96 388 35 65 www.museuvalenciaetnologia.es MUVIM C/ Guillem de Castro, 8 Tel: 96 388 37 47 OCTUBRE CENTRE DE CULTURA CONTEMPORÀNIA C/ Sant Ferran, 12 ( Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 315 77 99 www.octubre.cat PAZ TEJÓN GALERÍA ESTUDIO C/ Salas Quiroga, 1, bajo (Zona Jesús) Tel.: 654 363 829 www.paztejon.com POPOL VUH C/ Burriana, 13 Tel: 96 336 08 25 REALES ATARAZANAS Pl. Juan Antonio Benlliure, s/n Tel: 96 352 54 78 SALA PARPALLÓ C/ Corona, 36 TAMAR C/ Almudín, 16 Tel: 96 392 50 66 UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA C/ Universidad, 2 opera PALAU DE LES ARTS Autopista del Saler, 1 Tel: +34 96 197 58 00 Fax: +34 96 395 22 01 www.lesarts.com theatre CARME TEATRE C/ Gutenberg, 12 Tel: 96 392 42 71 www.carmeteatre.com ESPAI ATHENEIA C/ Guillem de Castro, 65 Tel: 615 578 344 - 657 857 792 www.xikanda.com ESPACIO INESTABLE C/ Dr. Sanchis Bergón, 5 Tel: 96 392 16 30 www.espacioinestable.com

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L’ALTRE ESPAI C/ Platero Suárez, 11 Tel: 96 353 92 00 OFF TEATRE C/ Turia, 47 Tel: 96 384 11 85 SALA RUSSAFA C/ Denia, 55 96 341 52 16 TEATRE EL MUSICAL Pl. Rosario, 3 Tel: 96 367 31 95 TEATRE MICALET C/ Mestre Palau, 3 Tel: 96 392 14 82 TEATRO DE MARIONETAS LA ESTRELLA (LA PETXINA). C/ Dr Sanchis Bergón, 29 Tel: 96 371 73 84 TEATRO OLYMPIA C/ San Vicente Mártir, 44 Tel: 96 351 73 15 TEATRO PRINCIPAL C/ Barcas, 15 Tel: 96 353 92 00 TEATRO RIALTO Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 Tel: 96 353 93 00 TEATRE ROMÀ DE SAGUNT Pujada al Castell, s/n Sagunto THEATRE SALA MORATÍN Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 Tel: 96 353 93 0 TEATRO TALÍA C/ Caballeros, 31 Tel: 96 398 64 22 cinema BABEL C/ Vicente Sancho Tello, 10 Tel: 96 362 67 95 FILMOTECA (CINEMA INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA) RIALTO Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 YELMO CINES Espai Campanar Av. Tirso de Molina, 16 Tel: 902 22 09 22

live music Arte & Facto (Zona Carmen) C/ Pie de la Cruz, 8 Tel: 96 113 36 58 centroculturalartefacto.blogspot.com Black Note (Zona Aragón) C/ Polo y Peyrolón, 15 Tel. 96 393 36 63 Top choice for music lovers who love it live - jazz, blues, R’n’B, soul, funk, flamenco and rock. See listings. Café del Duende (Zona Carmen) C/ Túria, 62 Tel. 630 455 289 www.cafedelduende.com Great club specialising in authentic flamenco music and culture. See listings. Café Mercedes Jazz (Zona Ruzafa) C/ Sueca, 27 Tel. 96 341 83 78 www.cafemercedes.es Reservations by email: info@cafemercedes.es At this prestigious jazz club, situated in the cosmopolitan barrio of Ruzafa, you can enjoy the best live concerts with excellent acoustics every weekend, with true music lovers in the audience. There is also a chilled out cafe-bar area with an ample list of drinks, perfect for relaxing in a creative and artistic environment .

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Information, programme and reservations: www.cafemercedes.es Deluxe Pop Club (Zona Plaza Cedro) C/ Poeta Mas y Ros 42, Zona Cedro www.deluxepopclub.com Durango Club (Meliana) C/Llanterners, 35 Poligon Industrial La Closa, Meliana See Facebook. Rock club on the outskirts of Valencia with great live bands and a loyal crowd. El Arbol ( Zona Benimaclet) Calle Soledad Doménech, 5 Live music at weekends in this arts centre. Electropura (Zona Ruzafa) C/ Pinto Salvador Abril, 20 See Facebook for more details Acoustic gigs at 19.30h with indie often being the flavour. El Loco (Zona Juan Llorens) C/ Erudito Orellena, 12 Tel. 96 326 05 26, www.lococlub.org El Loco is a dynamic live venue with an eclectic choice of indie, funk, rock, fusion, blues and more. Check some music and dance later.

2 Marzo 22:30h Piano Duo Session 8 Marzo 21:30h sambeat vercher quartet 9 Marzo 22:30h Piano Duo Session 13 Marzo 21:30h llobarros itn quintet

ESPECIAL FALLAS 15 Marzo 23:30h Carlos Sarduy Quintet 16 y 17 Marzo 23:30h Jam en fallas 21 Marzo 21:30h Eli Degibri Quartet 27 Marzo 21:30h Eri Yamamoto trio and many more...

Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar (Zona Carmen) C/ Baja, 28 www.jimmyglassjazz.net This darkly lit bar plays the finest jazz with cool photos and a wide range of coffees and spirits. It has weekly live music and is a very relaxing place to unwind and relate. The owner is a real jazz lover and it shows. Concerts every Tuesday at 21.30h. Now concerts every Friday by solo musicians & duos. Kaf Cafe (Zona Benimaclet) C/Arquitecto Arnau, 16 961131706 - 663 702 960 kafcafe.blogspot.com Atmospheric, literary café-bar with regular live gigs and jams. La Caverna (Zona San Vicente) C/ Cuenca, 70 lacavernaclub.blogspot.com Live music. Mod, soul, rock & roll, reggae and more. La Claca (Zona Carmen) C/ San Vicente, 3 www.laclaca.com Live flamenco on Sundays. La Clinica Mundana ( Zona Carmen) Plaza del Angel, 5 Experimental live and electronic music performances La Edad de Oro (Zona Juan Llorens) C/ San Jacinto, 3 Tel. 649 255 048

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MARCH 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Live music every Thursday & Friday. La Rambleta Bulevar Sur, esq Pío IX (Next to Parque La Rambleta) (Zona Jesús) Tel: 96 0011511 www.larambleta.com Fantastic new live venue with great programme of live music and original and alternative theatre. We enjoyed their recent Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry gig! Mirror C/ San Vicente, 200 Tel.670 659 705 www.discomirror.es New name, improved sound and a hipper interior. Check international bands from around the globe. Octubre Centre (Zona Carmen) C/ Sant Ferran, 12 Tel. 96 315 77 99, www.octubre.cat Features the best local and national indie bands on the scene. Opium Jazz Café (Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento) C/ La Linterna, 11 (Just off C / San Vicente) Tel: 96 352 01 61 Live rock, indie, jazz, blues and more. Palau de la Musica (Zona Río Túria) Paseo de la Alameda, 30 Tel. (+34) 96 337 50 20 E-mail: info@palauvalencia.com www.palaudevalencia.com Excellent classical music concerts in the Rio Turia gardens with musicians from around the world. See website for current programme. Play Producciones Tel. 679 412 012 www.playproducciones.com Visit their website where you will always find updated information about what’s on in Valencia. Rock City C/ de Coeters, 6. Almácera www.valenciarockcity.com Wah-Wah (Zona Blasco Ibáñez) C/ Campoamor, 52 Tel. 96 356 39 42 / 645 792 674 www.wahwahclub.com National and international indierock & pop in a student zone…

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Jam Sessions at 19h free entry. Open from Wednesday to Sunday until 3:30h. Follow us on Facebook “DubDlub Valencia” Zona Ruzafa Excuse Me! C/ dels Tomasos, 14 (next to Mercado de Ruzafa) This place has been getting a buzz around town with clubbers. Every Friday and Saturday night in Valencia from midnight until 7.00 am! Two rooms: one is more organic with pop/ rock ’n’ roll/garage/soul and the other more electronic with groove electro/space disco/ new wave/cosmic boogie. Check it! Doctor Sumsi, 21 46005 Valencia 963 370 241 killing-time.es‎ Open-minded night club with bohemian crowd. Open 19:00 - 03:30. Closed Wednesdays. Les Portes Matias Perelló, 15 Ruzafa Fantastic! Check this one out. A friendly crowd, an ample selection of infusions, natural juices, home-made cakes. Xtra Lrge Playground Gran Via Germanias, 21(esq Cadiz) New club with 600 metre multi-use floor. Electronica and indie, art exhibitions too. Theatre every week at 23.00h. See facebook. Zona San Vicente Super Club 95 C/ San Vicente, 95 Tel. 902108527 / 663041790 www.grupolasanimas.com Zona Juan Lloréns Café Carioca Juan Llorens 52 www.cafe-carioca.com Superb House music and more and a fantastic mosaic interior and groovy beats. Cool club for the beautiful people. La Edad de Oro C/ San Jacinto, 3 Tel. 649 255 048 Live music and its classic mix of pumping sounds…from rock & roll to house! Open 22.00h until 4.00h, Thursday to Saturday. Magazine Club C/ de Perez Escrich, 19 Rock’n’ roll disco. Zona El Carmen

Dub Club C/ Jesús, 91 Just 15 minutes walk from the center. Nice one!! From the owners of reggae lovers Juanita Club. Friendly club with Live concerts, Café Teatro and dj’s session (funk, soul, reggae and more) and every Saturday Reggae

stay open all night, until around 8 am. Club 47 C/ Quart, 47 See groovelives website. Music Box C/ Pintor Zariñena, 16 Tel. 96 391 41 51 An all-night disco in the Barrio del Carmen! The Music Box is an infinite collage of styles and ages: Drum’n’Bass, Electronic, Pop, Soul, Rock’n’Roll. Frankenstein Rock & Roll Club Marques de Caro, 5 Immortal C/ San Dionisio, 3 Feel ‘heavy metal’ and like hard rock? Plenty of like-minded souls in a loud bar. Rock on! Juanita Club C/ Lepanto, 8 Rasta Vibrations just two minutes walk from the Torres de Quart, open every day from 20h. A real Reggae lover’s paradise, authentic vibe. Everyday 2 beers for 2€ until 22h & 2 mojitos for 5€ until 24h. Always free entry. Follow us on Facebook “ JuanitaClub (VALENCIA)” During Fallas time Juanita Club offers reggae session at night (free entry). La Claca C/ San Vicente, 3 Open every day off Plaza de la Reina. Live flamenco Sunday in a legendary meeting point. La Flama C/ San Roteros, 14 Near the Torres de Serrano, this is a musiclovers meeting point with a rock & roll crowd.

&Ártico C/ Arolas, 11 Tel. 96 391 08 57 Dinners - cocktails - chill out - art space - electro funky beats. Bigornia C/ Museu, 10 Arty crowd of the Carmen scene with electro, hip-hop, funk, techno and more. Good vibes. Blau C/ Alta, 11 House and funk with a crowd to match. Bolseria Café C/Bolseria, 41 Tel: 96 391 89 03 Hot tropical vibe with swinging crowd at weekends. House, Latin, funk and pop. Calcatta C/ Reloj Viejo, 6 One of the few discos in the Carmen to

Pinball C/ Concordia, 3 www.pinballvalencia.com For lovers of psychedelia, northern Soul, funk. Groovy atmosphere, buzzing at weekends. Cats and chicks shakin’ it until the early hours, digging various scenes like something out of Blow Up. Just one minute´s walk from C/ Caballeros & with free entry. Radio City C/ Santa Teresa, 19 Tel: 96 391 41 51 Free disco Fri - Sat nights, live flamenco every Tuesday. Funky and friendly club. Turmix C/ Dr. Chiarri, 8 Close to C/ Alta, open Thurs – Sat from 23.30 to 03.30h. Rock, garage, indie guitar disco. Zona Plaza Cedro Tornillo C/ Campoamor, 42 Tel. 96 392 55 27 www.eltornillo.com

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ʻLIKEʼ US ON INDIE scene. Electronica beats collide with guitar, loads of students partying, dancing. Look out for the distinctive huge nail outside! Velvet C/ Campoamor, 58 Psychedelic, alternative student vibe. Very spacious and loud and buzzing at weekends. Zona Canovas

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R&B with legendary DJ Cosy O. Vivir Sin Dormir Pl. Neptuno, 42 Tel: 96 372 77 77 Legendary nightspot by the beach with a name said to sum up Valencia’s attitude to life! Zona Puerto La3 c/ Padre Porta, 2 www.groovelives.com Indie & electrónica sounds on 3 floors Zona Palacio de Congresos Red VLC www.redvlc.com Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 58. Valencia Upmarket new nightclub with house soundtrack for locals, expats and visitors. Near to the Palacio de Congresos and next to Sorolla hotel. We enjoyed the opening night.

chill out Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento Mancini C/ Moratin, 1 Tel. 963 94 42 89 www.mancinicatering.es Open Mon-Wed 8.00h - 20.00h. Thurs-Sat 8am - 20.00h. Mellow atmosphere, mixed crowd, good service. Healthy menu del dia 7.50€. Great terrace. Wonderful retro design and said by many locals to have the best coffee in the centre! Mancini is open for private parties from 20.00h onwards and has a catering service too. Zona Canovas

Look C/ Conde de Altea, 49 www.lookvalencia.es 'Look' has a friendly, English speaking owner and some great music and drinks on offer. Number One Plaza Canovas, 6 www.gruposlasanimas.com Upmarket nightclub. Zona Blasco Ibañez Miniclub Blasco Ibañez, 111 Used to be Zenith. Funky new club open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until well past dawn.www.myspace.com/miniclubvlc Zona Benimaclet Swan C/ Juan Giner, 15 Groovy!!! A spacious, hip, popular spot for lovers of retro ‘60s, psych pop, mod y más. Zona Malvarrosa Soul Gandhara C/ Eugeñia Vines, 225 Every Saturday night with Hip-hop and

Ecléctico Bar Plaza Canovas Del Castillo, 8 Tel: 655 478 021 Cool. Run by a welcoming couple, wines, tapas, cocktails, bocadillos, menu del dia, Wonderful selection of magazines & newspapers. Madhatter's Coffee Lounge C/ Serranos Morales, 3 Tel: 96 3 348 132 Friendly, English run cafe-bar with homemade cakes, burgers, fish & chips, paninis, lovely soups, cappuccinos and more. Nice mixed crowd too.

Anita Giro C/Pintor Domingo 7, near Radio City 96 113 34 18 A relaxed atmosphere in a very reasonably priced restaurant with a varied and alternative international menu. Dinner generally ranges between 10 to 15 euros a head including drinks and coffee, and can be followed by sampling some fantastic cocktails and shorts. A DJ on Fridays and Saturdays sets the tone while you eat. Great beer at 3.50€ a pint, and offers a big screen for Spanish league matches and the Champions League. Boasts a lovely terrace to enjoy your food and drink outside.English speaking staff. Open all day and every day through Fallas. Midday 3 - course menu 12€. Closes at 2 am Al Pans Queso C/ Serranos, 19 Tel: 615 979 484 Highly popular with a very open crowd. Bar Negrita Pl. Negrito Sister bar of Negrito with breakfasts and montaditos from 08.00 – 15.00h. Café Bahiano C/ Calatrava, 12 Very popular Brazilian bar. Café de las Horas C/ Conde Almodóvar Tel: 96 3917 336 Marrying baroque with kitsch, classic with camp, this is ‘chill out’ in grand style. Café Infanta Pl. Tossal, 3 Tel: 96 392 16 23 In the heart of the Carmen, Café Infanta is spacious yet cosy inside. Great terrace.

Zona Rio del Turia Quiosco Rio Turia Paseo Alameda s/n (junto estación Metro) By the famous Calatrava bridge, a great chill out café-bar for the family. Wicky Parque de Cabecera Tel. 656 856 899 and 679 40 45 24 Nice one! Fantastic combination of chill out bar, restaurant and cafeteria. Zona El Carmen &Artico C/ Arolas, 11 Tel: 96 391 08 57 Dinners - cocktails - chill out - art space - electro funky beats.

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MARCH 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS restaurant with friendly service and tasty food and drinks served all day. Take your time in a top chill out spot in the atmospheric old centre. One of the finest terrazas in the city. Gilda C/ Ensendra, 9 (corner Plaza Viriato) Tel: 96 3260393 Funky authentic Italian chill out bar in the old centre. Near to Radio City so easy to find. Girasol C/ Turia, 52 Movil: 650 245 563 Spacious, darkly lit chill out bar, mellow and friendly. Choice sounds, intimate corners. Horchatería El Siglo Pl. Santa Cantalina, 11 Tel: 96 391 84 66 Great terrace and a real Valencia experience for the local delicacy of horchata. Founded in 1836, they claim to be the oldest in Valencia. Café Lisboa Pl. Dr. Collado, 9 Tel. 96 391 94 84 An excellent café bar in one of Valencia’s most atmospheric plazas. Good mixed crowd of students, locals, visitors and a very popular terraza. Open 09.00h and all day until late. Lots of bocadillos, coffees and beers. Barça and Levante football on TV at the weekend. A legendary cafe-bar that is 36 years old. Set in the historic centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available everday. Salads, sandwiches, Snacks, Montaditos, Desserts. Fine choice of cocktails including Mojito, Daiquiri, Bloody Mary. Agua de Valencia & Sangria too. Warm interior and beautiful terrace. Café Museu C/ Museu, 7 Tel: 96 393 31 08 Bohemia at its finest, with a mellow terraza in a tranquil part of the Barrio del Carmen. Café del Negrito Pl. Negrito Tel. 96 391 42 33 Classic Carmen hangout. Liberal 30-somethings, arty crowd, lots of people wearing glasses! Café Tertulia 1900 C/ Alta 4 Open every day, with 3 floors for part-time daydreamers and nightlife schemers. Cafetín Pl. San Jaime, 3 Watch Valencia nightlife morphing at night from the terraza of Cafetín. What a view!

El Café Del Mar Plaza Lope de Vega, 4 Tel: 96 3 922 558 Great! Fantastic and ample terrace café-bar

Jardín del Mar C/ del Mar, 23 Tel: 655 765 397 Great! Newly opened and already popular with locals and visitors. Less than 1 minute's walk from Plaza Reina. With friendly Valencian owners and a helpful, informed staff. Lovely terrace. This is an authentic Spanish cafe-bar restaurant. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 9.00 pm. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am - 01.30 am, Sunday 11am - until closing. Enjoy their authentic Valencia tapas, snails, and the classic Valencia speciality 'Esgarraet' (salt cod and peppers). Their classic tapas include Jamon iberico (Spanish ham), Pulpo (Octopus), Rabo de Toro (Oxtail). They also do authentic paella and fideua. This is the real deal. Joe’s Garage C/ de Zurradores, 9 Tel: 96 3152245 www.joesgarage.es Great! Friendly, Italian-owned bar with many Spritz choices, making it a great pre and post dinner and clubbing meeting point. John Silver C/ Alta, 8 Guitar rock soundtrack filling three floors.

Juanita Club C/ Lepanto, 8 Rasta Vibrations just two minutes walk from the Torres de Quart, open every day from 19h. A real Reggae lover’s paradise, authentic vibe. Very popular dj sessions at night from Wednesday to Saturday with roots, reggae, dub and more until 03:30h. Every day in the afternoon CABINA ABIERTA and 2 quintos for 1€ until 24h. Allways free entry. Follow us on Facebook “DubDlub JuanitaClub”

La Cava del Negret C/ Calatrava, 15 Tel: 96 392 33 01 Open every day from 12.00h, great bar on Pl. Negrito with terraza and some of the finest agua de Valencia around. Friendly staff, superb terraza, next to fountain and a great selection of cavas and champagnes. Good music and reasonable prices. Recommended.

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ʻLIKEʼ US ON Tel: 665 04 15 08 Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 20.00h to 01.00am. Friendly and bohemian tapas bar with a fine selection of Spanish and international choices, including hams, salads, carpaccios, cold meats and more. Less than a minute’s walk from the Torres de Quart. Fine selection of beer and wines too! La Maruja Plaza de los Fueros, 6 Tel: 654 067 713 www.lamaruja.es L'Ermita C/ Obispo Don Jeronimo, 4 Tel: 96 391 67 59 Saturday... live acoustic music around 21.00h. London Café C/ de la Carda, 1 Movil: 699 922 370 www.londoncafe.es Huge cafe bar with friendly service and good food. Dig the London theme! Near Mercado Central. Mata Hari (La Casa del Té) C/ Portal de Valldigna, 9 Open from 18.00h, closed Monday and Tuesday. Delightful tea hang-out in quiet side street of the Barrio Carmen. Teas from Morocco and Libya. Nou Carxofa C/ Baja, 42 Tel: 96 3 910 298 Set in a quiet stree in the historic centre. Friendly owners in an authentic Spanish cafe-bar restaurant now with English-Spanish intercambio every Tuesday from 20.30h. Open from Monday to Saturday from 19h to 01.30h. Traditional tapas to share, salads, cheeses, fondues, bocadillos and homemade desserts. Agreeable ambience and reasonable prices. Picapiedra C/ Caballeros, 25 Definitive of the alternative Carmen scene. Highly popular with students, punks, hippies and adventurous tourists. QArt! Calle de Guillem de Castro, 78 46001 Valencia, España Tel: 963 916 115 Gay friendly, spacious café bar Sol i Lluna C/ del Mar, 29 96 392 22 16, www.solilluna.net Cafe-bar with ample terrace, good crowd of locals and foreigners. Varied tapas and meals to be savoured on balmy evenings. Buzzing atmosphere at night and great music soundtrack too.

Valencia Café society par excellence. Set in what may be the best corner of the centro histórico, this long established café bar has a cosmopolitan crowd, lots of room upstairs and one of the best terrazas in the city. Watch the characters stroll down C/Caballeros. The Lounge Café-Bar Estameñeria Vieja 2 (behind La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 80 94, www.theloungecafebar.com Check out their language intercambio nights, live Spanish Primera Liga, English Premier, French, Italian and Portuguese league matches on television. Zume C/ Valencians, 4 (just off Plaza Negrito) Tel: 96 114 40 99 Great! Natural fruit juices, crepes, cocktails, teas and infusions. Friendly atomsphere and spacious interior with cool music soundtrack. Big choice of juices from South America, try the Açai Amazonian berry for an energy boost! Run by a friendly Brazilian Team. Open every day Zona Ruzafa Comic Café C / Sueca, 33 Facebook comiccafe Groovy sunshine terrace and good selection of newspapers and magazines. El Desvan del Café C/ Puerto Rico, 4 Tel: 96 344 16 86 Original and bohemian cafe-bar with delightful and original interior. La Pinca C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 34 Tel: 96 3 25 05 82 / 693 593 037 Arty and welcoming café-bar. Ubik Café C/ Literato Azorín, 13 Tel: 96 374 12 55 Emblematic of the buzzing barrio of Ruzafa. Wonderful, spacious and welcoming cafebar/ second-hand bookshop. Spanish & Italian tapas, beer, wine, bohemian crowd, friendly atmosphere. Closed Monday. Zona Plaza Xuquer

Gatos Cafe Pub Plaza Xuquer, 9 Set in the beautiful Plaza Xuquer, this is a cafe-bar with everything. Rocafull Cafe Pl. Xuquer, 14 www.rocafull.tk A key meeting point of the ‘indie’ community. Zona Plaza Cedro

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Cafe Infinito C/ Poeta Mas y Ros, no 35 Tel: 617 27 20 42 www.cafeinfinito.net Superb! International multilingual staff with a friendly atmosphere and packed agenda including theme nights, language exchange and live music quiz. Tornillo C/ Campoamor, 42 Tel. 96 392 55 27 A meeting point for faces from the indie and electronica scenes. Definitely worth checking.

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Zona Plaza Benimaclet La Ola Fresca C/ Musico Magenti, 11 Mobile: 610 026 305 Highly popular cafe-bar, restaurant and shop with daily menu, original dishes and drinks from around the world, activities throughout the week and brunches on Sunday. Run by a native English speaker. Tam Tam C/ Emilio Baro, 20 Very special, one of the finest chill out bars in the city. A bohemian hangout with a spacious, soulful interior. Eclectic sounds for an eclectic clientele. One of Valencia’s best kept secrets…

GAY / LESBIAN Adn Pub C/ Angel Custodio, 10 (Barrio del Carmen) Café de La Seu C/ Santo Caliz, 7 Spacious, arty chill out bar, near the cathedral. Codigo G. Av. Constitucion, 29 (Calle Dr Montoro) Tel: 963920570 / 617109956 www.groovelives.com New disco. ”For gay people”. Open from 01.30h. Free entry with flyer until 02.30h. Funk, house, soul. disco, pop and more. Dark room and VIP room Colectivo Lambda of Lesbians, Gays and Transexuals C/ Vivons, 26 Baix - 1 Tel: 96 334 21 91 www.lambdavalencia.org Magnus Termas (Sauna) Av. Puerto, 27 Tel: 96 337 48 92 Nuncadigono C/ Turia, 22 The latest gay sex-club. Pekado Pl. Vicente Iborra, 9 Tel. 96 392 41 39 The seven deadly sins are served after you enter the gates of hell of this restaurant. Qart Café C/ Guillem de Castro, 80 Sant Miquel Pl. Sant Miquel, 13 Tel. 96 392 31 29 Spartacus C/ Flassanders, 8 Gay sex shop Trapezzio Café Pl. Músico Lopez Chavarri, 2 Turangalila C/ del Mar, 34 Tel. 96 391 02 55 Well prepared Mediterranean dishes. Drag queens sing for customers in this original restaurant. Venial C/ Quart, 34 Tel: 96 391 73 56 The first choice gay venue after hours.

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the right reasons. Great for the craic in the evenings. Live music every week.A classic. O’Hara’s (Celtic Tavern O´Hara's ) C/.Cajeros nº 1 (corner con c/.Danzas nº 5) ( behind Lonja ) Telf: 606602517 From Monday to Sunday Open from 18 h. a 00.02h. A short stroll from La Lonja and within spitting distance of Home hostel. Celtic tavern with a warm interior & mellow vibe... and all your favourite beers. Televised football matches include Primera Liga and Champions League. Friendly and knowledgable owner. Fantastic variety of imported beers with nearly 50 of the best brands. Zona Canovas

Beer C/ Salamanca, 4 Tel. 96 374 14 31 www.cerveceriabeer.com Facebook Cerveceria Beer. Open every day from 19:00 to 03:30. Great selection of beers, cans and bottles from around the world. Try 30 types of beer from Spain and abroad. Have a great time with your mates competing at darts and table football, and enjoy the daily offers every day of the week at Beer. Monday - with your beer they invite you to free mussels. Every Tuesday from 19.00h to 24.00h, Beer from the barrel 2 x1with montadito included! Wednesday from 23’30 to 01’30 with Patatas arrugadas con mojo picón canario and live music with Tony Ventura y amigos. Thursday has popular beer prices 2’50€ for pint from midnight & blackjack at night. Saturday has massage and roller skate raffles with your drinks, prizes announced at 2:30 am!Sunday has football live and we have La Liga, Champions League and Uefa during the week.

TRADITIONAL PUBS Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento Dublin House Pl. Patriarca, 6 Excellent! Open from 8.00h – 24.00h and later on Friday/ Saturdays. Dublin House serves breakfasts, snacks and coffees. Set in a tranquil square, a good mix of ages and nationalities in this upmarket pub with a friendly staff. Screens for football matches and all your favourite beers including Guinness! Relax on the mellow terraza or lounge on the classy Chesterfield sofas in the VIPs-style area at the back! Zona El Carmen Finnegan’s Pl. de la Reina Tel: 96 392 28 62 www.finnegansofdublin.es The legendary meeting point in the heart of Valencia for those who like a good pint. Excellent terrace with fine view of the Cathedral. A genuine Irish pub with big screen for sports-lovers who like it live. Spacious and warm interior, good selection of beers and tasty traditional lunches. It is internationally famous for all

Portland Ale House C/ Salamanca 10 Yes! Valencia’s first true American pub, run by a friendly American team with draft beers available, sports and an increasingly mixed crowd of locals, visitors and English and Spanish speakers. They now brew & serve their own beer ! Tuesdays and Wednesdays are international language exchange nights with Orange Academy, Thursdays is couch surfers meeting point and Sundays is the legendary pub quiz! St. Patrick’s Irish Pub Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, 69 Tel: 96 351 36 42 www.stpatricksvalencia.com “A true Irish pub” that knows the craic! Friendly helpful international staff who speak Spanish and English! FREE WIFI to all customers. Open every day from 4pm ‘till late! Cosy interior with 5 rooms and 2 bars. A good mix of Spaniards and expats. We have 5 big screen plasma T.V.s that show all the sporting events (football, rugby, cricket, golf, basketball, etc.)! We have pool, darts, a big terrace and good music (pop-rock from all the ages with Spotify)! Great selection of beers, whiskies, cocktails, including fresh fruit slush, nonalcoholic or you choose the mix! Great snacks, sandwiches, quiche, meat pies, fish&chips, etc. Lots of events: Live Music, Parties with prizes. Open Saturday and Sunday at 13:00h pm. Reservations at info@stpatricksvalencia.com See Facebook for more details! Zona Ruzafa Liverpool Russafa VLC C/ Sueca, 74 Telf: 674 244 998 English Pub. Everyday from 16.00 - 03.30h. Zona Avenida Aragón Manolo el del Bombo Pl. Valencia Club de Fútbol, 5 Tel: 96 930 460 A traditional Spanish bar with a different interior - a football museum with photos of the legendary Manolo del Bombo, the chap with the massive beret and drum. Just across from Mestalla stadium, a Mecca for football fans from all over the world. Friendly atmosphere. Sally O’Brien Av. Aragon, 8 Tel: 96 337 40 12 Open daily from 17.00h - 02.00h, 03.30h at the

weekends. Top one! New ownership, good vibes, great service and plenty of activity! Sally O’Brien has gone up another level with an attractive exterior and two floors with nooks and crannies, separate room for private parties and live football on TV. Erasmus are welcome and the Sunday quiz (19.00h - 21.00h) is a fantastic excuse for Spanish and English speakers to mingle. Cash and prizes for the winners! Sally’s great again! Zona Plaza Xuquer Max Max C/ Vinalopó, 11 (Pl. Xúquer) Tel: 96 362 68 67 http://maxmaxvalencia.blogspot.com Very spacious, wide screen for all sports, pool, friendly staff and good music soundtrack. Good vibes! L'Eliana The Cliffs C/ Begoña, 2 Tel: 96 2742 787 (L’Eliana) Welcoming Irish pub with warm interior and good selection of beers. The Dragon (Bar Internacional) C/ Virgen de Pilar, 12 (L’Eliana) British-run bar with good reputation for food. Popular with the expat crowd from the area.

Restaurants Afro-Cuban Babalú C/ Manyans 17 (next to Plaza Redondo) Tel: 96 315 50 40 ¡Fiesta! An excellent restaurant-bar-club for those who love authentic Cuban food. American Burger King Pl. Ayuntamiento, 19 Tel: 96 352 58 00 Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 108 Tel: 96 362 363 What do they call a Whopper? Foster’s Hollywood Pl. Ayuntamiento Tel: 96 352 02 64 Big portions. Burgers, fries and milkshakes. McDonalds Pl. de la Reina, 15 Tel: 96 392 35 91 Easy to find, with the city’s cathedral as the backdrop. Peggy Sue’s American Diner Calle Carrasquer, 7 (near Torres de Quart) Tel: 96 391 90 18 www.peggysue.es Snooker Burger Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 151 Tel: 96 356 18 25 T.G.I. Friday's Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, nº 36-38 - Cánovas Tel: 96 307 30 97 Tony Roma’s Pl. Canovas de Castillo, 2 Tel: 96 351 34 33

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French Atmosphére (Institut Français) C/ Moro Zeit, 6 www.restauranteatmosphere.com Open 08.00h to 20.00h, delicious homemade food from expert chefs. Crêperie Bretonne Annaik C/ Bordadores, 4 Tel: 96 153524 Excellently located by the Cathedral. El Bicho Raro C/ Conde Montornes, 9 Tel: 96 392 49 20 German

Sahara (Zona Carmen) C/ del Mar, 52 Tel: 96 394 32 76 Movil: 698 579 148 www.sahararestaurante.com Set in a tranquil part of the old centre. Just 2 minute's walk from Plaza Reina. Arabic restaurant with Moroccan chef and owner. Lovely interior includes a corner with typical low seats and tables. Lovely starters includes hummus & aubergine tapas, main dishes include tajin, enjoy Arabic sweets for dessert and Arabic tea too. Asian Fusion Banyan Lounge Bar & Grill C/ Comedias, 5 Tel: 96 315 48 90 Located just off the Calle de la Paz. With culinary pick ups from around the world. Sushi & Tapas C/ Salamanca, 10 Tel: 96 061 78 74 Takeaway: 96 011 58 85 www.sushitapas.com 13:30 - 16:00h / 20:30 - 23:30h. Authentic sushi. Brazilian O Rei Da Caipirinha C/ Vicente Sancho Tello Tel: 96 362 59 36 Open daily, Brazilian football memorabilia lines the walls. Cool Brazilian sounds and native staff. Barbecues every Sun at 13.30h. Chinese Festin C/ Polo y Peyrolón, 25 Tel: 96 362 98 38 All your favourites: Wan Tun soup, fried rice, beef, shrimps, 15 Duck dishes to choose from. Gran Muralla Pl. Porta del Mar, 6 (next to Juzgados) Open daily from 11.30h to 16.30h and 19.30h to 0.30h. Menu under 6€. Excellent Terrazas Django Pl. Don Juan de Villarrasa, 1 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 327 03 72 Absolutely fantastic sunny terrace to enjoy tasty breakfasts, classic tapas and traditional Mediterranean dishes.

Bierwinkel C/ Guardia Civil, 4 Tel: 96 393 42 88 Hearty German cervecería in Benimaclet student zone. Imported beers, German cuisine. Greek

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www.mimmo-cantina.com Italian owned and run, with a lovely setting overlooking the Rio Turia. Zona El Carmen Al Pomodoro C/ del Mar, 22 Tel: 96 391 48 00, www.viciositalianos.com. Very popular, good value, great pizza. Bacco d.o.c. C/ Derechos 29, bajo (1 min from La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 19 65 Everyone welcome at this distinctive and very original Italian restaurant in an excellent location. The setting is fun and a little decadent, with stalactites hanging from the cave-like setting and one of the most unique washrooms in Valencia Huge selection of pasta dishes, including lasagne, gnocchi, tagliatelle, penne and bucatini, ravioli. Homemade tiramisu is a decadent treat. Especially popular with a trendy arts crowd, women out in groups and romantic couples.

Rincon Griego C/ Conde Montornes Tel: 96 394 44 43 Legendary amongst Greek restaurants in the community. Take away as well. Indian / Pakistani Dhaba (Zona Carmen) Plaza Don Juan de Villarassa, 6 (behind Mercado Central & near Radio City) Tel: 96 391 00 19 www.dhaba.es Open in March 2012 Shere Khan (Zona Canovas) Calle Serrano Morales 11 Tel: 96 395 0645 Shish-Mahal (Zona Plaza Xúquer) Calle Poeta Artola, 13 Taj-Mahal (Zona Av. Puerto) C/ Dr. Manuel Candela, 20, Tel: 96 330 62 64. One of the best Indian restaurants along the coast. Authentic Indian cuisine, chefs with 12 years Brit experience. Classic menu with all the favourites: Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka, King Prawn Tandoori, Lamb. Variety of rices, attentive bilingual staff on hand to serve ‘English’ or ‘Spanish’ version of spicy. About 18€ per head. Taj Mahal now has home delivery until midnight for minimum price of 20€. Check out the British and Indian products at their shop next door! Curry powders, cornflakes, ketchup, tinned beans, and loads more. An expat’s dream! Italian Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento La Nicoletta Pizza ristorante C/ La Paz 33. Oficina: 963253960 - Móvil 608003463 www.lanicoletta.es Verde Rame C/ Martinez Cubells, 4 Tel: 96 351 22 18 Traditional Italian cooking with italian owners. Zona Botánico Mimmo Cantina C/Dr Sanchis Bergon, 24 Tel: 96 315 4968 Movil: 645074435

El Piccolo C / D’En Plom, 9 Tel: 96 206 99 55 Movil: 603 659 703 Just a stone’s throw from Torres de Quart. El Piccolo is a welcoming, magical, intimate and romantic Italian restaurant with homemade Italian cuisine with a wide variety of choices including starters, pastas, pizzas, meats, fishes and delicious desserts like tirasimu and la pannacotta. Zona Wifi, Enjoy their lovely terrace in a quiet corner of the historic centre of Valencia. We are waiting to welcome you… La Pappardella C/ Bordadores, 5 (next to Cathedral) Tel: 96 391 89 15 www.viciositalianos.com. Popular Italian restaurant without pizza and emphasis on Piadinas and pastas. La Strada C/ Quart 17 Tel: 96 392 41 77 Excellent! Hip pizzeria and pasta restaurant just a brief stroll from Torres de Quart. 10€ daytime menus, around 15€ at night. Friendly service and tasty meals, popular with couples and groups and bound to be popular over the festive season! English Speaking Waiter. Zona C/ La Paz La Gñocca de La Tia C/ Verger, 1 Tel: 961 139 930 Relatively new and making a really good name for itself already. In a quiet street, near to C/ La Paz. This is authentic

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Carpe Diem C/ Martínez Cubells, 4 (off Passeig Ruzafa) Tel: 96 342 77 80, www.carpediem-vlc.com A genuine Spanish restaurant right in the centre of Valencia, on a mellow side street, dead easy to find! Friendly service, trendy interior, expert chefs and authentic Valencia cuisine! Enjoy fish dishes, Spanish tapas and rice dishes including paella on their mellow terraza as you watch the world go by. Savour their delicious salads, chilled white wines, and desserts. An international staff are on hand to help you with your choice. Enjoy their Tapas menu. Some of the best mediterranean dishes around.

Accapella C/ Conde Altea, 60 Tel: 96 3748424 A warm welcome from a family run restaurant. Well presented pasta and pizza dishes in relaxing and spacious surroundings. The music is mellow and the interior is gentle on the eye. A qualified wine connoisseur can recommend what goes best with your dish. Wonderful terraza. A good night out… On Wednesdays and Thursdays we invite you to lambrusco. 20% discount on your meal when you bring this copy of 24/7 Valencia. Don Salvatore Italiano C/ Conde de Altea, 41 Tel: 96 334 13 04 www.donsalvatore.com A real treat of an Italian restaurant. Wonderful terrace and bilingual owner, a great Canovas success story. Spot the Valencia footballer! Lambrusquería C/ Conde Altea, 31 -36 Tel: 96 334 07 53 lambrusqueria.wordpress.com/about This is an absolute jewel of an Italian restaurant! Wok Italy Mediterranean Take Away C/ Salamanca, 7 Movil: 655 478 021 Great! Italian run, combining Mediterranean ingredients with Asian-style cooking, and using Virgin olive oil for healthy & good value dishes. Italian Pizzeria Il Bocconcino C/ Quart, 1 Tel: 96 323 03 98 Authentic Italian pizzeria / bocatería run by an Italian family.

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Kokura Pere i borrego 10 (C/ Alta – Na Jordana) Excellent! The most exotic Maki collection in Valencia. Check out their fusion cuisine with modern ingredients via their web www.kokura.es for delivery or come visit their intimate lounge setting. Experienced staff and a friendly welcome. Macrobiotic Kimpira C/ Juristas, 12 Tel: 96 392 34 22 Macrobiotic food, comfortable setting, now in the old centre. Mexican

Zona El Carmen 33 Lounge Restaurant C/ San Dionisio, 8 Tel: 96 392 41 61 www.33loungerestaurant.com Mediterranean tapas, expertly made fresh paella, homemade desserts and bossa nova soundtrack. Bajando al Sur C/ Dr. Monserrat, 32 Tel: 96 392 50 86 Bar Kiosco C/ Derechos, 38 Tel: 96 391 01 59 Great terrace and economic menu del días, a brief stroll from La Lonja or Mercat Central. La Galeria C/ Baja, 38 Tel: 96 3 154 494 Tasty and in the heart of the barrio del Carmen.

El Mexico de María (Zona Avda. Aragón) C/ Vicente Sancho Tello, 25 Tel: 96 206 37 27 elmexicodemariia@hotmail.com Friendly Mexican restaurant, superb homemade dishes. El Mexico de Maria has Mexican cuisine with 5 years of culinary experience in Valencia with a fine combination of traditional and fusion Mexian cuisine for their loyal clientele. Taquería el Burrito (Zona Carmen) C/ Alta,12 Tel: 96 113 36 08 Tasty Mexican food & drink. Takeaway service. Organic La Morhada Mercado Cental, Paradas 225 y 227 Tel: 96 382 91 34 lamorhada@yahoo.es Completely organic vegetable & fruit produce at Mercado Central. Home delivery service! Portuguese Café Pessoa C/ Literato Azorin, 2 Tel: 96 341 75 14 Great! An authentic Portuguese café bar with lovely cocktails and trendy interior. Vegan Loving Hut C / Conde deAltea, 44 Tel. 96 3 744 361 www.lovinghut.es Vegan dishes in the Canovas zone.

La Pilareta C/ Moro Zeit Tel: 96 391 04 97 Every major Spanish city has a tapas bar regarded as ‘quintessential’. Established in 1917, this one is high up on the list in many guides. Veteran waiters serve excellent tapas: habas, ensaladilla rusa and the famous mussels. Open daily midday to midnight just off Plaza Tossal, not hard to find. Now that’s what we call atmosphere... Boatella Tapas Pl. Mercado, 34 Tel: 96 391 13 14 Great tapas bar with all your favourites. Fine terrace and top view. Bocatame C/ Turia, 61 Tel: 96 391 08 70 Bohemian sandwich bar with

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9:00 - 01:30 todos los días El Botijo C/ San Miguel s/n www.tascaelbotijo.com Spanish tasca in the Barrio Carmen! Great terraza, delicious tapas, a top ensaladilla rusa and great tabla de quesos too. Cool flamenco, rock and pop sounds, welcoming vibe and friendly Andalucian/Valencia owners. Perfect size portions and informed service. Be sure to try Valencian tinto no. 12! El Generalife C/ Caballeros, 5 Tel: 96 391 78 99 Wonderful terrace, view of the Plaza del Virgen.

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El Peix Daurat cocina mediterránea y... de más sitios C/Dr.Monserrat,14. Valencia El Peix Daurat C/ Doctor Monserrat 14. Tel:.635 413 476. www.elpeixdaurat.com Open Tuesday to Friday (13.30h - 16.00h Monday to Sunday (20.00h - 24.00h) Wonderful lunch-time paella every Friday afternoon.Superb! By sheer word of mouth, this hidden gem of a restaurant has become a favourite of discerning customers. Chic & tasty Mediterranean cuisine and from around the world. Situated in a quiet street in the old centre, just 2 minute’s walk from Torres de Quart so easy to find. They use different techniques and cooking traditions to create Mediterranean dishes with their unique flavour. They now serve great pinchos & tapas. El Rall Pl. Tundidores, 2 Tel: 96 392 20 90 Legendary paella restaurant, prime location by La Lonja and Plaza Negrito. Erba Cipollina C/ Viriato, 7 Tel: 96 392 04 96 Clean presentation, calm atmosphere. Escalones de La Lonja C/ Pere Compte, 3 What a great setting! A terrace by La Lonja. Espaivisor C/ Corretgería, 40 Tel: 96 392 23 99 www.espaivisor.com/restaurante.php Superb, imaginative and tasty Mediterranean dishes. L’Antigua Bodegueta 1833 C/ Purisima, 6 Mobile: 677 405 931 Authentic, friendly, warm and intimate Spanish tapas bar with a great selection of tapas including ham, cheese, meat and fish choices + prawns, snails, pâté, ribs, chicken & Valencian speciality ‘esgarraet’. Enjoy the covered terraza at the back and watch the world go by at the front… Every day from 20.00h to 21.00h Happy Hour for Beer!

L'Aplec C / Roteros, 9 (near Torres de Serranos) Movil: 696 119986 Bar - restaurant to go for tapas. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 noon to closing. Spontaneous atmosphere, friendly and fun. Home cooking. Drinks and hot tapas with a hint of fun. New and easy to find as it is just a stoneʼs throw from the Torres de Serranos. Nice and spacious interior too! L' Aplec now has a great terrace with a varied menu for just 10€ with drink included, from Tuesday to Saturday. Enjoy their homemade, fresh and authetic paella that changes from meat to fish to vegetable choices available from Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday has paella by the ration along with your classic Spanish tapas. La Caragola Pl. Mossen Sorell, 9 Tel: 615 992 803 La Cava C/ San Fernando, 20 Tel: 96 392 08 34 La Greta C/ Pere Bonfill, 7 Tel. 96 332 24 47 Alternative vibe, cool music, tapas and open, liberal crowd. Vegetarians are catered for. La Huerta y La Botella Obispo Don Geronimo, 8 Tel: 963 923 705 In a quiet street, just off Calle Caballeros. Valencian cocina includes Michelin trained chefs. Choice wine list too. Menu del dia is 10€. Average price for evening meal is 20€.

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MARCH 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS reservas@lalolarestaurante.com. Very cool, popular and excellently located by the cathedral tower. A distinctive interior combines minimalism with ‘60s Spanish retro and space for 50 customers. This is ‘nueva cocina española’! Win a free meal for two at La Lola! In what year was Andy Warhol born? To enter join Facebook 24/7 Valencia with 'like' or 'me gusta' and then Email the correct answer with your full name to: ed@24-7valencia. La Mari y sus tacones C/ Alta, 28 Tel: 96 3156377 Chic yet friendly Spanish tapas and vino bar/restaurant. Las Damas C/ Damas, 3 Tel: 96 352 12 97 Unpretentious restaurant in a quiet corner of town. Good value menu del días for under 8€. La Surcusal C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 (at IVAM) Tel: 96 374 66 65 This modern, creative restaurant has become a talking point in and outside Valencia. Not for those on a budget- 50€ a head. La Tarara C/ de la Cruz 4, 646 178 092, 646 524 877 Homemade dishes near the Torres de Serranos. La Xirgu C/ dels Borja, 4 Tel: 96 392 27 35 Very spacious, arty, and buzzing at the weekends with an alternative vibe… Los Arcos C/ Blanquerías, 10 Tel: 96 391 71 31 Quality cuisine by the Torres de Serranos. Mattilda C/ Roteros, 21 Tel. 96 392 31 68 Creative cuisine.

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Mediterraniart C/ del Mar, 29 Tel: 96 0 715 790 mediterraniart@gmail.com Great! Open very day of the week, Mediterraniart is an authentic and elegant Valencia chill out bar/restaurant run by a friendly, young and experienced team. Paella everyday, typical Spanish tapas including bravas, calamares, ham and cheese and mediterranean salads and dishes. Menú del día 9,50€ & 14€. Dinners betwen 20-25 €. Mellow & cool music soundtrack with soul, funk, jazz, house and more. Mesclat Doctor Beltrán Bigorra, 10 Teléfono: 96 306 5852 Authentic and wide choice of natural hamburgers.

Nou Carxofa C/ Baja, 42 Tel: 96 391 02 98 Restaurant area at the back serves homemade dishes. Good value, tasty and good music. Ocho y Medio Plaza Lope de Vega, 5 Tel: 96 392 20 22 www.elochoymedio.com Creative cooking with Mediterranean influences. Fish and meat dishes with fresh ingredients. Very special. This is a very classy combination of Spanish arrocería with exquisite rice plates and a wonderful ‘carta de diseño’. A beautiful and relaxing interior and wonderful view of the square. There is a menú del día for 15€ and expect to pay between 25€ 30€ in the evening. Great wine list, too. Paparazzi C/ Baja, 42 Tel. 96 315 45 88 New! Set in a quiet corner of the atmospheric old town. Run by a friendly and experienced owner, enjoy wonderful homemade Mediterranean cooking including; Lasagna, Parmigiana, Canellones, Pasta and a lot more !!!!! Business groups and romantic couples are all welcome. Tasty Menu for 13€ every evening. Closed Sunday night and all day Monday. Refugio Restaurante del Carmen C/ Alta, 42 Tel: 96 391 77 54 A warm and authentic Mediterranean fusion restaurant with touches of Asia and a new carta, too. See ‘Something Different’ for more details. Restaurant L’hamadriada Pl. Vicente Iborra, 3 Tel: 96 326 08 91 Tasty dishes in a quiet corner of the Barrio del Carmen. San Miguel C/ Sant Miquel, 7 Tel: 96 392 31 29 Classy. In the heart of the historic centre, San Miquel has a tapas bar, a wonderful terrace and authentic traditional cuisine. The fact that it is highly popular with locals is a guarantee & a sign of a quality, with paella, arroz a banda and its speciality of 'arroz encebollado' rice with fish & onions. You can also enjoy their 'sangria' and famous 'Agua de Valencia'. Serranos C/ Blanquerías, 5 Tel: 96 391 70 61 Another great Valencia landmark close by the Torres de Serrano. Sesame C/ En Bou, 10 Tel: 96 391 30 62 International cuisine in a quiet corner of the Carmen. Great service. Seu-Xerea C/ Conde Almodóvar, 4 Tel: 96 392 40 00 British-born owner/chef for one of the best regarded fusion restaurants, a minute from Plaza de la Virgen. Creative and affordable. Sidrería El Molinón C/ Bolseria, 40 Tel: 96 391 15 38 Specialities are Cocina Asturiana. Sol i Lluna C/ del Mar, 29 Tel: 96 392 22 16, www.solilluna.net Breakfast from 09.00h to 13.30h, imaginative meals with delicious salads and international dishes. Recommended.

Taberna del Mal Abrigo C/ Almirante, 3 Tel: 96 3 924 684 Great name and good food. Authentic Spanish restaurant and bar with traditional and very spacious interior and serene terraza at the back. Tintofino Ultramarino C/ Corretgeria, 38 Tel: 96 315 39 64 Like a fine wine? Oh, that’s superb! Tapas, cheese, and meat too! Trafico de Bocatas C/ Roteros, 16 Tel: 96 391 91 74 Over 20 years of great sandwiches. Vintara Plaza de la Reina, 19 Tel: 96 392 41 85 Great paella is available from Monday to Friday and there are other rice dishes to be enjoyed as well as fresh Spanish tapas, tasty meat and fish dishes. Winery (Envinarte) C/ Serranos, 6 Tel: 96 391 39 30 A classy winery by the Torres de Serrano.

Yuso C / de la Cruz, 4 izquierda Tel: 96 315 39 67 The real deal. Valencian chefs and Valencian staff. Superb paella, arroz en fesols i naps, arroz a banda, patatas bravas, salads and more. Classy Valencian restaurant by the old Arabic wall near Torres de Serranos. Homemade food. About 18€ a head.Yuso is open through Fallas from 14th to 19th March and every weekend from Friday to Sunday. Zona Ruzafa Basilico C/ Cadiz, 42 Brunch every Sunday from 11.00h onwards with eggs, fresh bread, delicious juices, salmon and bacon. Big hit with students at only 8€. Cadiz 70 C/ Cadiz, 70 Tel: 96 334 15 74 Excellent wine bar in the heart of Ruzafa district. Cool jazz, quality tapas to savour. Ganxo C/ Literario Azorin, 4 Tel: 96 328 55 48 Run by a Spanish/Irish couple, homemade food in friendly surroundings. Zona Canovas La Reina Plaza de Canovas, 1

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Reservations: 622 233 101 or 629 255 040 www.tabernasjos.com Authentic local restaurant in a great area. Zona Cabañal Casa Montaña C/ Jose Benlliure, 69 Tel: 96 367 23 14 Established in 1836, this is an historic bodega and tapas bar, one of the best in all Spain. Over 1000 wines and crunchy patatas bravas, croquetas de bacalao, mussels. Framed posters and photos of Spanish ‘figuras’ and large barrels of wine line the walls. Excellent choice for locals and visitors. Zona Playa y Puerto La Pepica At the Beach - Av. Neptuno, 6 Tel: 96 371 03 66 Legendary paella restaurant with room for 400 guests. Rice and seafood, with paella Valenciana a speciality. Hemingway did eat here! Zona Av. Aragón

C/ Conde Altea, 39 Tel: 96 3819 444 La Taska Sidreria C/ Conde Altea, 39 Tel: 96 3819 444 www.lataskasidreria.es Every Thursday is cider day, with free cider with your meal. Enjoy the finest cuisine from Northern Spain including well-prepared octopus, cod, sausage and tortilla dishes. Their natural Asturian cider is served in the classic way by the waiters in this friendly and warm restaurant, combining fine service with fresh produce. A wonderful selection of red, white and rosé wines to choose from too. Successfully run by 2 brothers of Asturian descent.

Santorini Mediterranean lounge Avenida Aragon, 18 Tel: 96 3 698 317 Superb! Conveniently near to the Mestalla football stadium and the Cines Babel so a great choice for clients from all walks of life. A lovely Mediterranean restaurant with a great terraza too. Breakfast, lunch and dinner with quality salads, pizzas, pastas and more. Expect to pay between 15 - 20 euros. Good setting, in the exclusive Av. Aragon zone and open from 08.00h to 01.30h

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menus, art exhibitions and revolutionary voucher. If you bring this copy of ʻ24/7 Valenciaʼ to your dinner you can bring your own bottle of wine for 1€ extra charge too! Takeaway Prêt-à-porter C/ Murillo 10 ([barrio del carmen) Tel. 963 128 768 www.elpretaporter.blogspot.com Superb! “Quality cuisine from around the world for everbody”. Friendly & experienced chef has fresh & quality international dishes to takeaway including paella, couscous, curry, pasta and more. Tapas Bars La Comisaría Tapas y copas ilegales Pl. Arbol, 5 (corner C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 07 39 lacomsariavalencia@gmail.com Recently opened and already giving much to talk about, ̔La Comisaria - Tapas y Copas ilegales̓ offers a new concept in gastronomy in the barrio del Carmen.Menus, long drinks or a glass of red wine with your tapa, all in an elegant and welcoming interior, soon you will enjoy the terrace-lounge. Hours: Monday to Wednesday night / Thursday to Sunday 12pm - 01.30am Price per person around 15/20 €. Phone reservations / info: 96 391 07 39. www.lacomisaria.com Thai

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Zona Rio del Turia La Masia de los Jardineros In Río Túria (Parallel with bus station) Tel: 627 209 992 Peaceful spot away from the crowds. Menu del día for 9.50€, paella, salads, and fideua. Wicky Parque de cabecera - Tel. 656 856 899. Enjoy an ample carta of Mediterranean and meat dishes in pleasant surroundings.

Thai Gardens Valencia C/ Joaquin Costa,26. Zona Canovas Tel: 96 333 66 13 valencia@thaigardensgroup.com

Zona Juan Lloréns Amics Meus Cafe C/ Calixto III, 6 Tel: 96 384 55 28. One of the best café-bocaterías in the Juan Lloréns area. Zona Manuel Candela Bodega “El Labrador” C/ Dr. Manuel Candela, 58 Tel: 96 372 75 30 One of Valencia’s very best bodegas, down-toearth interior. Busy at weekends! Essential. Zona Plaza Xuquer Taberna Jos Plaza Xuquer, 13

Refugio Restaurante del Carmen C/ Alta, 42 Tel: 96 391 7754 The ‘Cooking Revolution’! Refugio is truly a restaurant of the Carmen. Run by a warm, bohemian Valencian couple with years of culinary experience this is now a Mediterranean fusion restaurant with International cuisine. Warm, wooden interior with intimate corners. From Monday-Friday they have a 12€ lunch menu and a plato del dia for 7.50€. Theme nights. Good music soundtrack and mixed clientele. They also do food to order. 14:00h - 16:00h / 21:00h - 24.00h. Open everyday. Special midday menus on Saturday, Sunday, holidays for 15€. Group

Thai Gardens C/ Joaquin Costa,26 Zona Canovas Tel:96 333 66 13 valencia@thaigardensgroup.com Superb! Check out this impressive Thai restaurant in the cosmopolitan Canovas zone. Authentic Thai cuisine by expert Thai chefs with all ingredients imported weekly from Bangok. There is an afternoon lunch menu for 14.60€, from Monday to Friday, including dessert and drink. The carta offers the best of real Thai cooking that truly reflects Thai culture. The setting is truly wonderful, with all the impressive furnishings imported from Thailand. It also very spacious so perfect for groups and couples looking for something authentic, tasty and memorable. A great night out and an affordable day-time lunch menu too.

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copenhagen Literato Azorin, 8 Tel: 96 3 28 99 28 www.restaurantecopenhagen.com Classy vegetarian with clean interior. Menu from Tuesday to Friday. Carta everynight. All product is bought daily from the local Ruzafa market to guarantee fresh and healthy cuisine. Closed Monday. La Tastaolletes C/ Salvador Giner, 6 Tel: 96 392 18 62 Highly recommended. Emphasis is on tastiness and nutrition. Spinach, musaka, hummus…

shopping On the whole, the Carmen clothes shops are more alternative. The Colón stores tend to be high street names. Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento La Violeta (Flower shop, express delivery) Pl. Ayuntamiento, puesto 2 Tel: 96 352 13 99, 667 326 340 Zona El Carmen Bugalu (retro) C/ Derechos, 22 Tel 96 391 84 49 Blue Moon (near Plaza Dr. Collado) C/ Calle Ercilla,1 bajo Tel: 618 495 215 Rock'n'ropa, shoes, accessories, guitars for pin-ups & gentlemen. C/ Ercilla n°1,bajo 46001 Valencia ( near Plaza Dr Collado) bluemoonvalencia@yahoo.es www.facebook/BlueMoonValencia Clothes imported from England, the United States and France. Shoes include Irregular choice, Poetic License and Pepe Milan. Accesories from French designers, Très Noir hand-made glasses and vintage guitars. Confettis C/ Quart, 69 Mobile: 687 100 608 www.confettis.es A shop for all the family with party ‘piñatas’. Cup Cake C/ La Paz, 36 Tel: 96 352 01 95 www.cupcakevalencia.es Emeeme 1964 C/ Numancia, 1 Tel: 96 315 40 53 Welcoming artisans have opened a genuine Valencian ceramic print shop. La Room (Unisex T-shirt shop) C/ Estameñería vieja Nº2 (local 2) Tel: 96 315 58 13 www.boomlapop.com La Tenda de Roba C/ Trench, 2 Tel: 96 392 56 48 Quality jeans and cords. Great prices & service! Madame Bugalu C/Danzas, 3 Tel: 96 315 44 76 Chic!

Mercado de La Pulga C/ San Fernando, 22 Tel: 96 3 918 215 Wonderful and spacious shop and just a stone̓s throw from the Mercado Central. You will find plenty of T-shirts, mugs, jeans, musical instruments, toys, fashion accessories, posters, postcards and more delights from around the world. Helpful, knowledgeable staff and a nice mixed crowd of locals and visitors. This is a shop for everyone! Just 1 minute̓s walk from Plaza Ayuntamiento. Monki C/ Calatrava 11, bajo Tel: 96 392 45 16, www.monki.shop Naturalmente Eco shopping Plaza Doctor Collado, 6 (behind La Lonja, near to Cafe Lisboa) Tel: 96 105 08 79 www.naturalmentevalencia.com Naturalmente Eco Shopping is a lovely little shop with plenty of charm, set in the historic centre of Valencia, Spain. The concept is fashion with an ecological conscience. Plou i Fa Sol Plaza Musico Lopez Chavarri Nº7 Bajo, 46003, Valencia. Tel: 963919797 Charming organic shop in the heart of El Carmen. Welcoming atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable owners. English and Spanish speakers. Big variety of organic food, bio cosmetic and natural remedies. Workshops, exhibitions and talks. Open from 9am till 20.30 pm, doesn't close at midday. Closed Sunday. Satwa C/ Calatrava, 17 Tel: 96 3 911 492 www.satwa.es Scrapbook boutique. Elegant and fun with friendly service. Urban Klan (Skate wear / Hip-Hop) C/ Museo, 5

Taste Of America C/ Avd Reino de Valencia, 6 Tel: 96 206 64 65 www.tasteofamerica.es We know you miss lots of things from the U.S.A. , but don´t worry, there is a piece of America right here in Valencia. Taste of America brings you the products you miss most. A store where you can find everything you need to prepare the perfect meal or breakfast: drinks, appetizers, sauces, stuffing, bagels, scones, cakes, muffins, chocolate, teas…and even kitchenware! Zona Colon Ann Summers Paseo Ruzafa, 16 www.annsummers.com Valencia’s erotic shop for women. Apple C/ Colon, 25 www.apple.com/es/callecolon Tel: 96 3 506 300 Benetton C/ Don Juan de Austria, 28 Tel: 96 351 44 04 Cupcake Valencia C/ Colon, 2 Tel: 96 352 01 95 www.cupcakevalencia.es El Corte Inglés C/ Colón 1 / Colón, 27 Tel: 96 315 95 00 Emporio Armani C/ Colón, 66 - 68 Tel: 96 394 29 52 Foot Locker C/ Colón, 7 Tel: 96 394 47 02 Mango C/ Colón, 31 Tel: 963 528 858 Zara C/ Colón, 11 / Colón, 18 C/ Don Juan de Austria, 22 RECORD SHOPS

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ʻLIKEʼ US ON R´n´B, Reggae, psychedelia, garage, rockabilly, metal, noise, blues, alternative, glam, power pop, indie uk and more. Secondhand CD̓s, vinyl and rare DVD'S too! Fnac C/ Guillem de Castro 9-11 Tel. 96 353 90 00 Impressive collection of many types of music upstairs. Pop, classical, jazz, rock, etc...

CLASSIFIEDS APARTMENTS TO RENT 40 flats Av. Instituto Obrero, 20 www.40flats.com 50 flats C/ Espinosa 13, (esquina Gran Vía Fernando el Católico) Tel.: (34) 96 323 95 50 www.50flats.com BEAUTY & HEALTH CARE Oblivium C/ Hospital, 6 Tel: 96 392 61 59, www.centrooblivium.com Oblivium is a relaxation centre specialized in flotation therapy and situated a 4-minute walk from Plaza del Ayuntamiento BIKE HIRE

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Fnac C/ Guillem de Castro 9-11 Tel. 96 353 90 00 Upstairs you will find a good collection of English books including language aids, travel guides, novels past and present, art books… Kanda Books C/ Tapineria, 18 (near Plaza Reina) Tel; 639 740 746 www.kandabooks.com Please support your local second-hand bookshop. Plenty of titles in English and more. Homemade cards too! Leolo Libreria infantile y juvenile internacional C/ Turia, 50 Tel: 96 3 15 40 24 ww.librerialeolo.com Great international bookshop for children, teenagers and parents. Staff speaks French, German, Spanish and English. Just 3 minute’s walk from Torres de Quart. Sahiri C / Danza, 5 ( near to La Lonja) www.sahiri.com Alternative bookshop, vegetarian restaurant and cafe. Slaughterhouse Librería y cafetería. C/ Denia 22 - 46006 Valencia 963287755 www.slaughterhouse.es One of Valencia’s hippest hang-outs in the bohemian Ruzafa barrio. Great art books and good choice of exotic teas. BRITISH FOOD.ES Set in the delightful Mercado Central, Pasillo Luis Vives, 209 - 211. Including PG tips, HP sauce, Vimto, Fray Bentos, Branston, Homepride, Hartley's, Paxo, Bacon, Bangers, Marmite, Bisto, Patak's, Sharwood's, Pastries, Puddings, Ales... COUNTRY GUESTHOUSE CASA RURAL SERENA, CHULILLA. Award-winning Country Guesthouse in picturesque mountain village, 1 hour inland from Valencia. Escape the city to our rural paradise. Ring: 96 165 7083. www.casaruralserenachulilla.com DVD HIRE

Orange Bikes C/ Editor Manuel Aguilar, 1 (next to Mercado Central) Tel: 96 391 75 51, www.orangebikes.net Valencia, with its flat landscape, excellent climate, bike lanes and compact size, is a cyclist’s dream. Orange Bikes is a modern, reliable and friendly shop with bikes to hire from 12€ a day. Electric bikes and repairs also available and easy to find! English, Spanish spoken. Recommended. Monday to Friday 09:30 h - 14:30 h / 16:30 h - 19:30 h. Saturday 10:00 h - 14:00 h. Closed Sunday. BOOK SHOPS Casa del Llibre Passeig Ruzafa, 11 Tel: 96 353 00 20 Spanish bookshop is a very welcome addition for English speakers / readers everywhere. Over 20,000 books in English, including art, music, literature, science, education.

Version Original (Zona Carmen) C/ Turia, 26 Tel: 96 338 08 55 www.version-original.es ECORGANIC Ecorganic Avda. Blasco Ibañez 66 bajo (corner of Polo y Peyrolón) Tel: 96 389 20 03 Ecorganic Gran Vía Ramón y Cajal 27 (Next to Plaza España) Tel: 96 206 77 47 Open Monday to Friday 9:30 - 20:30h Saturday 10.00 – 14.00h Sunday Closed www.ecorganicweb.com Great! Spacious ecorganic shops with a wonderful selection of quality goods for all of your needs. Good variety of healthy breads and cereals, pastas, organic vegetables & fruits, herbs, natural cosmetics, vitamin supplements, macrobiotic, gluten and sugar

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–free foods, childrens’ food, fair trade products, books and magazines. Friendly, helpful and experienced staff, these are wonderful shops and highly popular with locals and visitors. Discounts for cyclists! There are now two ecorganic ecomarkets in Valencia! FOOTBALL CALENDAR jueves 8 marzo Europa League Valencia - PSV Eindhoven 21.05h sábado 10 marzo Málaga - Levante 18.00h domingo 11 marzo Valencia - Mallorca 16.00h jueves 15 marzo Europa League PSV Eindhoven -Valencia 19.00h domingo 18 marzo Levante - Villarreal 12.00h Athletic - Valencia 18.00h miércoles 21 marzo Valencia - Zaragoza 20.00h Real Sociedad - Levante 20.00h sábado 24 marzo Getafe - Valencia 22.00h domingo 25 marzo Levante - Osasuna 16.00h 31 marzo / 1 abril Valencia - Levante 7/8 abril Real Madrid - Valencia Levante - Atlético VALENCIA CF Mestalla stadium, Aragón/ Facultats metro, lots of buses incl. 9, 10, 12, 29, 30, 31, 32, 41, 79, 80. Tickets available from the stadium, club souvenir shops, La Caixa, Ticketmaster and selected tobacconists. LEVANTE UD Ciudad de Valencia stadium, 11/70 bus, Machado metro, Estadi del Llevant tram. Tickets available at ground on matchday. Hairdressers Emilio Pl. Mercado, 12 Tel: 96 392 45 67 Welcoming atmosphere, mosaic interior and reasonable prices just a stone’s throw from Mercado Central. Open MonSat 09.30h – 13.30h, 16.00h– 20.00h. Closed Tues and Sat afternoons. HEALTH Pilates Classes Tel: 637242227 Forming groups now. Good value classes with experienced teachers. Notice the difference! Call Marta. The Grinberg Method C/Bolsería 17 -1 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 626 542 097 www.grinbergmethod.com email: novella@MetodoGrinberg-esp.com Vitality Center C/ Juan Llorens, 42 Tel: 96 326 15 15 www.vitalitycenter.es HOSTELS Home (Zona Carmen) Pl. Vicente Iborra Tel: 96 391 37 97 C/ La Lonja, 4 Tel: 96 391 62 29 www.likeathome.net One of the funkiest hostels in town set in the

MARCH 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS heart of the centro histórico. Run by people who are well-travelled and it shows. Cool, comfy furnishing and bright interiors really do make you feel at home. All your backpacker needs are catered for: Television, DVD, books and Internet can all be enjoyed.

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Hostal Antigua Morellana (Zona Carmen) C/ En Bou, 2 Tel: 96 391 57 73 www.hostalam.com Single: 45-55€, Double: 55-65€. Eighteen rooms in an 18th century building with 21st century comfort. Air conditioning and TV in all rooms. Unfussy, comfortable and excellently located. Hostal El Rincón (Zona Carmen) C/ Carda 11 Tel: 96 391 79 98 / 96 391 60 83 Single: 10-13€, Double: 18-24€ Indigo Youth Hostel (Zona Carmen) C/ Guillem de Castro, 64 Tel: 96 315 39 88 www.indigohostel.com. From 13€. Nest Youth Hostel (Zona Plaza Reina) C/ de la Paz, 36 Tel: 96 342 71 68, www.nestyh.com HOTELS Hotel Las Arenas ***** Eugenia Viñes 22-24 Tel. 963 120 600 Hotel Meliá Valencia Palacio de Congresos***** Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 52 Tel: 902 14 44 40 Neptuno **** C/ Paseo de Neptuno, 2 Tel: 96 356 77 77 www.hotelneptunovalencia.com Petit Palace Bristol *** C/ L’Abadia de San Martín, 3 Tel: 96 394 51 00, www.hotelpetitpalacebristol.com Petit Palace Germanías *** C/ Sueca, 14 Tel: 96 351 36 38 www.petitpalacehotelgermanias.com Sercotel Sorolla Palace**** Av.de las Cortes Valencianas,58 46015 Valencia (ESPAÑA) Tel: 961 868 700 Fax: 96 186 87 05 www.hotelsorollapalace.com

Cafe infinito ( C/ Porta Mas y Ros, 35 / tel: 617 27 20 42) - Music quiz / Sundays@21.30h... Dublin House ( Plaza del Patriarca, 6 / tel: 96 394 49 09) - Language exchange / Thursday @20.00h... Lab2( C/ Hierba, 4 / tel: 96 391 2716) - English - Spanish - Tuesdays @20.00h - 22.00h Laboratorio 1 (Pl. Cors de la Mare de Deu, 3/ tel: 96 392 61 93) - German - Spanish Wednesdays @20.00h - 22.00h La Gñocca de La Tia (C/ Verger, 1 / tel: 961 139 930) - Italian - Spanish / Mondays @20.30h... Portland Ale House - Language exchange Tuesdays @20.00h ... Portland Ale House - English Wednesdays @20.00h... Portland Ale House ( C/ Salamanca, 10 / tel: 96 3 810 406) - Quiz / Sundays@19.30h... Portland Café (Paseo de la Facultades, 2 / tel: 96 3 810 406) - Language exchange / Mondays@ 20.30h... Seven ( Plaza Honduras, 34 / movil: 617154715) - Language exchange Thursdays & Sundays@ 20.00h... St Patrick's -( Gran via Marques del Turia, 69/ tel: 96 351 36 42) - Language exchange English - German - Spanish / Thursdays@20.00h... The Lounge - ( Estameñeria vieja, 2 / tel: 96 391 80 94) English - Spanish German / Wednesdays@ 20.30h... Ubik Café - ( Literato Azorin, 13 / tel: 96 374 12 55) English - Spanish Wednesdays @20.30h - 22.30h LANGUAGE SCHOOLS English Classes Experienced teacher and teacher trainer. Business, general and conversational English. Recommended. All levels. Tel: 617 850 700.

Glenburn School of English C/ Doctor Modesto Cogollos 6 y 8 Tel: 96 393 35 88 www.glenburnschool.com English school with welcoming atmosphere and experienced native staff offers courses at all levels for adults and children and prepares students for FCE, proficiency and E.O.I. exams. Offers Spanish for foreigners, French and German. Excellent translation.

Lenguas Vivas (near Ángel Guimerá) C/ Palleter 43 - 45 - Tel: 963821058. An increasingly popular academy which offers Spanish, English, French, Italian and Chinese courses/translations. Groups or private classes for all ages and from all backgrounds welcome. Preparation for DELE, Trinity, TOEFL and TOEIC exams. Highly-qualified and native teachers in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

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PÓLVORA MOJADA Until the end of November, Valencia were flying high. They remained in touch with the Big Two in La Liga, they were still in with a chance of progressing into the next round of the Champions League and the Copa del Rey had not even kicked off. A 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen and the 7-0 demolition of Genk promised a step up in quality for Emery's team after three years hard work but the last three months have seen VCF take some giant steps backwards. Out of the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, the team have struggled in 2012. In the eight league games since the New Year they have scrambled only seven points, which has seen the team relinquish

the healthy gap it held between themselves and the fourth-placed team. This dismal form is more fit of relegation strugglers and not high flyers, as Valencia should rightly count themselves. Thanks to the great start to the season they remain in third place, so vital for direct entrance into next year’s Champions League competition. Emery has come under increasing pressure; in the latest poll, two-thirds of the people questioned believed that Llorente, the club president, should not renew the manager’s contract for another season. With results continuing à la 2012, there is little possibility that Emery will be pacing up and down the Mestalla sideline next year. February has seen Valencia eliminated from the Copa del Rey by the mighty Barça. The Chés did have a couple of chances to score early goals in the Camp Nou but

unfortunately Soldado was with the flu and the Catalans clinically saw off the Valencia challenge. In the Europa League, the team are still going strong after beating Stoke City, thanks to a wondrous strike from Topal at the Britannia Stadium and a single goal from the Jonas brother in Mestalla. The English team displayed their typical, basic but effective style of football in complete contrast to the Valencians’ technical game, and the best team won and will now go on to play Dutch team PSV Eindhoven. Look out for the tiny but gifted winger Dries Mertens, the towering forward Ola Toivonen and the attacking midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who all look destined to move onto bigger clubs. Meanwhile back in La Liga, the blanc i negres cannot get going. They went to

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Madrid to take on Atlético and managed to come away with a 0-0 draw after a hardfought match where Diego Alves kept his team in with a shout. During the week they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey, but managed to bounce back in the league by beating Sporting Gijón 4-0.

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The game was memorable for an amazing goal scored by Feghouli, who is growing in confidence and is beginning to impress on a regular basis. An own goal from Botía meant the Chés went 2-0 up and then a brace from the Jonas brother in injury time somewhat maquillaba the score line. Had Valencia turned a corner? Had they put this disastrous league run behind them? Of course not, things were to get worse. It’s never easy travelling to the Camp Nou and it’s even more difficult if Lionel Messi decides he wants to play a blinder. Valencia actually took the lead after only nine minutes thanks to a goal from Piatti, but then it became the Mr. Messi show. The 5-1 demolition of Valencia in which the Argentinean scored four was like watching men against boys and only serves to reiterate the fact that the Spanish league is a competition between two football clubs where eighteen other teams join in on a weekly basis. Still licking their wounds from the loss in Barcelona and the midweek lucha libre with Stoke, Valencia received Sevilla in Mestalla, a team that are in direct competition with the Chés for the coveted third spot in the league. Yet again Valencia took the lead thanks to a Tino Costa strike and failed to hold onto the points. Jesús Navas, who doesn’t like to travel, could have stayed at home because he turned the game around, scoring one and providing the other and Valencia had no reply. Cue whistling and white hankies, which are becoming a little too common lately in Mestalla. The away game against Granada was a terribly scrappy affair, with the only Valencia player not yellow carded being the goalkeeper Vicente Guaita. VCF held on for a slim one-nil victory thanks to another goal from Feghouli, which should ease the pressure a little. Apart from taking on PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League this month, Valencia must play against Mallorca, Zaragoza and Levante at home whilst travelling away to Bilbao (whom they always seem to play against in Fallas) and Getafe. The Chés’ slender advantage over their nearest rivals is being whittled away, they cannot afford

Different class many more mishaps and Emery cannot afford to lose the backing of the supporters nor the president. It will be interesting to see how the players react.

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Tied Tongues In recent years, Valencia has become a more attractive destination not only for tourists, but also for business congresses and Erasmus students – perhaps to the detriment of Barcelona, a city with similar facilities and benefits to offer, including Mediterranean beaches. There may be various reasons for this. One that I personally find to be a great advantage over our northern neighbour is Valencia’s smaller size, which makes it far more manageable than Barcelona, as well as its lower prices. I would also add that Valencia’s beaches and climate are slightly better in my opinion and the countryside more accessible. However, another reason that many visitors are now beginning to mention is the main language spoken – Catalan. This writer lived in Barcelona in the 1990s and has been living in Valencia for more than a decade. Whereas in Barcelona and Catalonia it is becoming increasingly difficult for foreigners to study and work without learning Catalan well, in the Valencia region it is still quite possible to do so (at least in the private sector) without having to learn the local dialect of the same language, known locally here as Valencià (generally called Valencian in English). In Catalonia, one may well feel left out if unable to speak the local language, while in Valencia people generally don’t mind speaking Spanish, especially to communicate with foreigners. In fact, not only do the attitudes of Catalans and Valencians differ towards their local language, but even the name they give it and the land where they live. People from Catalonia generally refer to the Valencia region as the “Valencian country” and their own region also as a country, whereas their southern neighbours (who speak what they call Valencià but which Catalans mostly still call Català) refer to their own area as the Valencia Community region (Comunitat Valenciana) and Catalonia also simply as an autonomous region. So what are the reasons for the differences in use of Catalan/Valencian? Let’s take a little look at the history of this language, spoken in different dialects in the regions (or countries, depending on whom you ask) of Catalonia, Valencia, Southern France (known by Catalans as Northern Catalonia,

roughly covering the area the French call the Eastern Pyrenees – the département of Pyrénées-Orientales), the Balearic Islands and even Northern Sardinia. Back in the 15th century, the nation we now know as Spain was largely divided into two kingdoms: Castile to the west and Aragon to the east, the latter’s last independent monarch being Queen Isabella, who backed Columbus to discover the Americas. (There was also the southern Al-Andalus under Moorish control until driven out at the end of the century by the combined Christian forces after the marriage of the Catholic Monarchs). At that time, the language spoken in the Kingdom of Aragon was the ancestor of what is generally known today as Catalan (including much of the aforementioned Catalan-speaking lands, as well as Naples, Sicily and Athens). As the two kingdoms gradually drove south across the Iberian Peninsula, the conquered land was handed out to Christians. The further south they went, the more land there was to give away to fewer Christians. This is why in Andalusia you will see huge swathes of land in the hands of a few wealthy landowners, whereas in the north there are generally smaller agricultural gardens (known as huertas in Valencia, which are often still handed down through families). Depending on whether these people were from the kingdom of Castile or Aragon, the language then spoken in the newly conquered lands was either Spanish (still called Castilian by most Catalans today in order to disassociate themselves from Spain) or Catalan. This is why you may find towns in the south of the Valencia region such as Alcoy, where the people generally speak Catalan/Valencian, while you can find others in the northern province of Castellón, geographically much closer to Catalonia, who still prefer Spanish. More recent history has also obviously had an effect. The Franco regime abolished public use of Catalan, creating ill feeling towards the Spanish language, which is still seen by some Catalan nationalists as the linguistic embodiment of the Spanish state’s authority. Others argue that Catalonia has now gone to the other extreme, obliging people to speak Catalan whether they like

it or not; state schools in Catalonia now teach only a few hours of Spanish a week, as if it were a foreign language, while core subjects are taught exclusively in Catalan. The latter fact also means that in Catalonia the local language has become more standardised and uniform over the entire region, whereas in Valencia one can still find quite significant differences from town to town, particularly in vocabulary. In the Valencia region, one hears less insistence on speaking academically ‘good’ Valencian. The people seem more at home speaking the language they grew up hearing, whether the purists like it or not. But there are also cultural reasons involved. During the Franco period, many southerners migrated to Catalonia to find work (contrary to some Catalan nationalists’ apparent beliefs, the whole of Spain suffered under the dictatorship, not only Catalonia). These migrants, sometimes known a little disparagingly as charnegos in Catalonia, thus provided the working class bedrock for the Catalan economy. Like all economic migrants, they were obviously Spain’s poorest, least educated people, and as a result many Catalans unfortunately came to associate Andalusians and Murcians with illiteracy and a lack of cultivation - a prejudice that sadly still persists today among some Catalans. (Similarly, Spanish emigrants to Latin America were often the poor gallegos (Galicians) and today this term is used in the Americas to refer rather contemptuously to all Spaniards as the stupid person who is the butt of jokes, just as happened to working-class Irish people emigrating to Great Britain.) Here in the Valencia region, Catalan/ Valencian was generally spoken by poorer people (agricultural farmers on their small plots of land), whereas in Catalonia the language came to be seen as the one spoken by a social elite. This is yet another cultural prejudice attached to the language that caused our northern neighbours to have a rosier view of their local tongue (and likewise Valencians’ more positive view of Spanish). All of this and more has led the Catalan autonomous government or Generalitat to promote Catalan to the inevitable detriment of Spanish, giving rise

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to situations such as in the Museum of Catalan History, where visitors who do not speak the local language will unfortunately be able to learn very little about the land’s rich history. For me, the latter example is just another of many counter-productive protectionist measures for languages. Surely if you want your language to prosper you should help it cross frontiers, not create more? In addition, forcing people to learn or use a language is no way of making it popular, as the Catalans themselves know better than most of us from bitter experience. Many of my non-Catalan friends complain of feeling ostracised in Catalonia due to their inability to speak Catalan, though by the time I learnt the language myself to a high level I had discovered that this feeling often has more to do with misguided nationalism from both parties rather than linguistic limitations, in my own opinion and experience. Language can also be used to prevent communication, unfortunately. While Catalans pride themselves on being bilingual, today they generally speak Catalan better than Spanish (especially the younger generations), and in Barcelona I would go as far as to say that they speak neither tongue very well academically, probably due to the mixture of the two

vocabularies and syntaxes to which they are constantly exposed. In Valencia, on the other hand, I would define the people as truly bilingual in the sense that most people do not seem to mind which of the two languages they speak and have no problem speaking in Spanish if the other person does not understand Valencian. The fact is that linguistic protectionism often does more harm than good in the long term. Languages by their very nature must be flexible in order to survive in an everchanging society. One has only to look at the proliferation of new vocabulary and acronyms created by the age of the Internet and the mobile phone. Though practical, many purists see this as linguistic butchery. However, the person in history most responsible for inventing new words (about 20.000) and thus ‘butchering’ the English language was none other than William Shakespeare, probably the language’s greatest exponent ever. Then there is the fear in many countries of ‘invasion’ from English words (curiously, when Spanish people talk of Arabic and Latin vocabulary in their language(s), they often call these linguistic ‘influences’, whereas English is referred to as an ‘invasion’). Modern English is itself the result of a great many invasions/influences

from abroad and the most respected English dictionaries have no problem in including them, the only criterion seemingly being their widespread use. Compare this to other dictionaries in countries such as Spain that have an academy of learned boffins who decide whether a new word should be allowed to enter the ‘official’ dictionary. One often finds that words which are common knowledge (such as le foot for football in France) do not appear in such dictionaries, thereby making the hefty tomes less practical, IMHO…They can also take an incredibly long time to publish due to such academic debates, making the dictionaries even more irrelevant by the time they come out. While it is very laudable that a region and people retain their language, when it comes to business and studies it is far from practical to impose it on short-term visitors, especially in a nation that thrives on tourism. Clearly, the main purpose of language is communication. History shows us that when people and governments begin to forget this basic fact, their language begins its slow decline into practical oblivion, however much they try to protect it.

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VALENCIA WORLD Incidentally, we appeared on a TV home makeover show in the UK in 2008 before we left, which partly involved getting rid of much of our many possessions in order to be able to move to Spain but, in retrospect, we wish we had brought it all with us! Who would have thought that a tumble dryer, Wellington boots and winter clothes would have any use over here! What brought you to the Valencia area and how do you find it as a place to live? We had many holidays in the area previously, and one day we came to the conclusion that my main job could be done mostly online, so why on earth were we still living in the UK? We just needed an Internet connection and we were sorted!

GUY ALEXANDER BELL

I’m from Devon in the southwest of England and I’m married to Amanda, with a daughter, Lucie, and a stepdaughter, Rebecca.

Although we have seen a lot of the country of Spain, we settled on Valencia as we thought it was the most ‘genuinely Spanish’ area we had encountered. Valencia has a lot to offer, but I feel that it doesn’t promote itself as well as it could do. I see opportunities everywhere in this region, but most of my Spanish friends disagree and think I’m crazy!

I have had a very diverse and interesting working life to date; from being a builder to owning and managing a national home improvements company, radio presenting, retail and sales jobs, working at the Glastonbury music festival, writing, and even film and TV extra work.

One downside I find, as most people do, is that the bureaucracy in Spain stifles any entrepreneurial ideas or ambition, especially in business, and I feel Spain really must change its attitude, and fast, to avoid the problems seen elsewhere around the European Union.

I graduated in Social Policy and Politics from the University of Plymouth in 1998. I’ve travelled extensively and my parents also used to own a house in the USA, where I’ve also spent a great deal of time in the past.

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I never really wanted to settle down back in Plymouth, and meeting my wife in 1999 (who had just returned to England from studying at Valencia Polytechnic) gave me a new focus away from my home city, to sunnier climes and a new start, a new life. In 2009, after many blissful holidays in various parts of Spain, we decided to take the plunge and relocate to Valencia, and it’s the best thing I ever did.

I usually start the day about 7.00 am with a VERY strong coffee and check the Internet for the UK and the Spanish news, and for headlines I can base a story around. I then read the first of usually around 80 to 100 daily e-mails for my house painting company back in the UK. Afterwards, I take our daughter to school, and at 9.00 am I often pop in to one of the friendly local bars in Llíria for the usual desayuno, a chat with Spanish friends and, of course, yet another strong coffee! Then around 9.45, it’s back to the office for a day writing articles for various blogs

and websites, finishing each day at 5.00 pm. Running a UK-based business from Spain has its drawbacks as, of course, I have to keep ‘English’ hours and work through siesta time! During the week I also take part in a language and cultural exchange group plus, of late, I have been supporting my lovely wife in her new venture, making genuine Cornish pasties for the local population. Surprisingly, the Spanish love them! Also I run a very popular Valencia English-speaking Facebook page, and I try and keep local people up to date with what’s going on in the area. The Facebook group was started completely by accident, and now has nearly 360 active members and growing. Any plans for the future? I find it difficult to plan for the future here in Spain; with the ongoing effects of the crisis and the ridiculous bureaucracy here, starting any new venture is tough. I have come to realise that success in Spain is often linked to who you know rather than what you know. It’s not just about bypassing corruption and nepotism; it’s also about building personal relationships with clients rather than just cold hard money! The system in Spain seems to hinder rather then help people. Saying that, I am enjoying getting to know the friendly Spanish people living around the area, and have gained more acquaintances in three years than I ever did back in England! We wanted to experience the REAL Spain, and after three years in the Valencia area, I think our gamble paid off. ¡Viva España! Interview by Owl

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FELICES FALLAS! Picture the scene. Friday afternoon, work's out, some of the girls and I from the office decide to grab some drinks. We're at a bar around the corner from the office, in a quiet, pedestrian street, table in the sun – a lovely end to the week. Everyone is looking nice and relaxed and, if not elated by the fact the working week is over, at least in a state of white wine-induced pseudo-elation. So I grab someone's shiny new smartphone in order to record the moment, to take a photograph of their smiling faces, framed by a halo of sun-soaked tendrils of hair, making them all look indeed rather lovely. I was just coaxing them to say cheese, or rather “Pa-ta-taaa”, when all of a sudden there is an enormous noisy interruption to our moment, I get the shock of my life, and on reaction, proceed to chuck said smartphone into the air. Luckily, on the table next door, occupied by five local men who had been drooling in our direction since we sat down and removed our coats, they were more than happy to show their footie skills by diving to catch the phone and return it, scot-free, to its owner. But why was I shocked out of my skin, I hear you wonder? Well, no, I did not see Bradley Cooper in a tuxedo walking towards me holding an engagement ring with my name on it, nor did my ex-boyfriend go past, limbs entwined with his new girlfriend who is a Gisele Bundchen lookalike, nor did a little alien

coming in that the biggest festival of the year is about to start, and that they will very likely hear those firecrackers, dawn, day and night for the next 20 days? And that at two o'clock every day there will be a 10 minute firework display, a mascletà, put on in daylight purely for the noise?

even drop down from his spacecraft and wave a three-fingered hand at me. Nope – some snotty-nosed little kid had let off a big banger – a masclèt – right outside the terrace we were so tranquilly sitting at enjoying a bottle of Rueda. I cursed and swore under my breath when the penny dropped and I realised that it was still February! What cheek! Where was the boy's mother, how dare she let him roam the streets, it’s not even after siesta time, etc., etc., I ranted on, much to the amusement of our Beckham wannabe next door. But it is true that there is unwritten – and maybe even written? Note to self to investigate some time – law that Fallasrelated activity can only start when March begins, i.e., closing off the streets, throwing bangers in the day – and then the real fun takes place from the 15th to the 19th, end of. My friends were laughing their heads off that I was so shaken up, but there is photographic evidence that proves they were also caught by surprise. Albeit slightly blurry evidence. I always have this conversation with my Mother, a complete and utter Fallas obsessive, that for a visitor to the City during the first two weeks of March, before the festival really sets off, it must be a complete and utter nightmare. They must all think they've stepped into a war zone and that those noises in the background are gunshots, not firecrackers, poor loves. Does someone explain to the passengers on the planes

And that to see this Mascletà, thousands of people will appear from what seems like absolutely nowhere and disappear to from whence they came immediately after, not to be seen again until the next day at the same time? (Serious question, I am flummoxed every single year by this - Who are they, where do they live and where do they actually go? And where are they the rest of the year, these enormous crowds of people? Are they all extras on my TV programme, The Darling Show? If so, how much are they getting paid?! Okay, imagination, slow down...) Also, what do the tourists think when they will bump into hordes of falleros in their traditional dress - both the casual blusón and the all-out Princess Leia hair and brocade dresses? Are they warned that there will be a smelly churros stand on every corner, like an obstacle course for their sight-seeing missions? If one were unprepared, I can imagine becoming a complete nervous wreck with all the hustle and bustle. I was certainly spooked the other afternoon by one little five-year-old, even though he was setting fire to an incredible amount of gunpowder, so it was probably justified, but I've been here for a really, really long time now. If you're reading this as you pass through our lovely City – please take this as a formal warning! And for free, at that. I'm generous like that. And now you know, you can relax, and enjoy this phenomenal celebration of Spring – there really is nothing else like it in the World. You won't need to be throwing any smartphones in the air, either – I cannot guarantee that there will be men with Premier League footballer reflexes on every street corner...

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Chulilla: Discovering Valencia’s Natural Paradise One of the prettiest villages in the Valencia Province is surprisingly close to the city centre of Valencia. Heading up the CV35 by car, in under an hour, I arrived in the picturesque mountain community of Chulilla. Chulilla is one of those Spanish villages we all dream about: whitewashed houses clinging precariously to the edge of a mountain, below the ruins of an ancient castle. But what really makes Chulilla special is its position at the mouth of the Turia River Canyon. Think ‘Grand Canyon’, reduce the scale, and you can picture the 100m high cliffs towering over the river, only 12m apart at the canyon's narrowest point. Unsurprisingly, Chulilla has become the Mecca for European rock climbers. There are literally hundreds of climbing routes to choose between, with ‘tufas’ described as the best on the planet by ‘Climb’ magazine. With an active resident climbing community, Chulilla is rapidly gaining international fame as the perfect all-year-round climbing destination. If climbing is not your thing, there are loads of attractive walking paths and hiking trails, natural swimming areas in the two rivers and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures to be discovered in the steep, winding streets of the old village centre. I met up with Peter and Richard at the casa rural (country guesthouse) they run. They set up here in 2002, buying a partly renovated village house, finished off the renovations, got through the paperwork jungle and officially opened their house to the public. Shortly after, they were granted the Rural Quality Award by the European Union.

Casa Serena Chulilla

I asked them a few questions about living and working in Chulilla, about the guests who visit them and about the effects of the crisis on their business. Here is the flavour of what they told me: Peter, from Slovakia, explained why they decided to name their house La Casa Serena. “We wanted to create an atmosphere of serenity, a place where people can come to escape from their busy lives, to relax, unwind and disconnect from the pressures of 21st century living.” I have no doubt that this objective has been achieved. The five guest rooms are individually decorated, the lounge/ diner is adorned with mementoes from the couple's travels, the log-burning fire provides warmth and light on winter evenings and the outdoor terrace, with its mountain and river valley views, is the perfect place to enjoy the abundant breakfasts they serve. Having lived and worked as a primary teacher in Portsmouth, Richard clearly has no regrets about changing the course of his life. “Living and working in La Casa Serena is a privilege,” he tells me. “Providing a refuge from the stresses of modern day life, so that people can reconnect with nature, breathe in the pure air and simply have a restful break has become a sort of mission for us. We have had guests from all across Europe, from Australia, New Zealand, the States, South America and North Africa and everyone has the same desires and needs: peace, tranquillity and relaxation.” The effects of the crisis have been surprisingly positive. “Those people who can no longer pay for a two week trip to Cancún can still afford to visit this natural paradise, to experience a slower way of

life in this rural community and to benefit from all that Chulilla has to offer,” Peter commented. “Also, the boom in climbing has brought us many new guests. Because they can buy locally produced ingredients in the village shops, bring them back to La Casa Serena and use the fully equipped kitchen here, staying with us is a cheaper option than having to eat out every day. Also, using the washing machine, Wi-Fi and games room with a table tennis table are all included in the price.” Sitting on the terrace, gazing over the valley to the mountains beyond, I start to feel the peace and tranquillity the couple are promoting. The noise of Valencia’s traffic, the crowded pavements and polluted atmosphere are beginning to fade away. I can hear birds singing, horses trotting through the streets and the chimes of the church clock in the distance. In the evening we all headed to the village square. Filled with tables and chairs, the villagers, climbers, weekenders and daytrippers make up a lively mix, all enjoying a couple of beers and watching the children playing around the fountain. Finally, it was time to start my journey home but I leave Chulilla with the certainty that I’ll be back again very soon. Now I know that natural beauty can be found right on Valencia’s doorstep, it won’t be long till I return to repeat my stay at La Casa Serena, Chulilla.

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SUNDAY / DOMINGO 4 DUB CLUB: Reggae Jam 19.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. MONDAY / LUNES 5 RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. TUESDAY / MARTES 6 RADIO CITY: Flamenco Baile, Canto y Toque + DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h 7€ con consumición. WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 7 MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis. THURSDAY / JUEVES 8 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Marisa Gallardo, Juanma Maya y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Reggae Party con JahSanti Selektor 23.00h Gratis. 47 CLUB: 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Perico Sambeat / Javier Vercher Quartet (jazz) 21.30h 15€ Aforo Limitado. DJs. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 9 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Almudena del Valle, José Potrero ‘El Potri’, Esther Alcázar y Paco Costa (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro 23.00h 6€ + consumición / DJ Ewe Ragga Man Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Pinball 16th Aniversario con One Hand Man’s Band + Pinball DJs / Los Pastores + Bloody Mir di Namek 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Jazz es Duo con Santi Navalón y Voro García 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: Pinball DJs 23.00h Gratis (Entradas por Fiesta Aniversario en Excuse Me? 5€ con cerveza) RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Luis Brea (indie) 22.30h 10€ / 13€.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 10

THURSDAY / JUEVES 15

BLACK NOTE: Les Swing Guitars (gypsy swing) + DJ Quique Lledó 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Celia Romero, Manuel Serena, Juan de Pilar y Tomás de los Cariño (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Semilla Negra (Latin jazz, quartet) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Festival Punk Blues y Trash & Roll 20.00h 3€. EL LOCO: Cooper + Star Trip (power pop) 22.30h 12€ / 15€. EXCUSE ME?: Le Lizard / AME live (desde Alemania) + Fran Campos + Dioni Sánchez 24.00h. LA3: Bilbadino + Xharles / Edy Imbernon / 1DJ/1Hora 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: Felon y Su Mierdofon + Midnight Shots en concierto acústico + Pinball DJs + Midnight Shots DJ Set 19.30h 3€ con cerveza RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis.

BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll (rock) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel Serena, Amaro Carmona, Manuel Reyes y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Bajozero Che y Broca + ChicoES3 + Cazike Crew 20.00h 4€. EL LOCO: Los Espantos + Las Rodilleras + España + … 22.30h 10€. EXCUSE ME?: Oscar Mezquita + Gema Putilátex / Club de Perras con Ed is Dead + Plan B + Vladimir Dynamo 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. LA3: The Warriors + Void Camp + Dubsick 1.30h. JIMMY GLASS: Carlos Sarduy Quintet (jazz Cubano) 23.30h 15€ Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Pon Top Sound (reggae) 23.00h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: DJ Residente 23.00h Gratis RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h Gratis.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 11 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Almudena del Valle, Dani de Manuel y Manuel ‘El Gato’ (flamenco) 20.00h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Elma Sambeat (folklore Latino, quartet) 19.00h 8€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: Saudade en concierto 20.00h. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. MONDAY / LUNES 12 BLACK NOTE: Tonky Jam (Open Jam Session) 23.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. TUESDAY / MARTES 13 BLACK NOTE: 2 Animales (rock acústico) 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Llobarros ITN Quintet (jazz) 21.30h Gratis Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Flamenco Baile, Canto y Toque + DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h 7€ con consumición. WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 14 BLACK NOTE: Strictly Reggae Vibes 23.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Arenal’s Road 22.00h 6€. LA3: Cookin Soul & Mucho Muchacho +Mr. West + DJ Impe + MC Melodee (desde Holanda) 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Sadies (Americana, power pop) 22.00h 12€ / 16€.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 16 BLACK NOTE: Pelícano (indie) 23.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: La Gang Band en concierto 20.00h / Rocksteady Beatz Gratis. EL LOCO: Sindrome Moscow + Vikxie + Piso 16 21.30h 7€ / 10€. EXCUSE ME?: Biorn Borj / Ivan Smagghe (desde UK) + Bloody Mir Dynamek + Sais + H4L 9000 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Jam en Fallas (jazz) 23.30h 5€ Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Bad Foundation + Slowly Man Sound (reggae) 20.00h Gratis (Paella + Birra 21.00h 3€) . LA3: Gildas + Ley DJ / Raro & Morini + Oscar Barila + Felipe Perdomo / Slash 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: Todo Temazos 23.00h Gratis RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 17 DUB CLUB: Zulu 9.30 + Nanai en concierto + Bad Founddation & Slowly Man Sound DJ session 20.00h 5€ / 8€. EXCUSE ME?: Sr Patilla & Miss Taboo / Fran Lenaers + Miguel El Divino 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Jam en Fallas (jazz) 23.30h 5€ Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Rocksteady Beatz (reggae) 23.00h Gratis. LA3: Zombie Kids / Maadraassoo / Tengo Derecho a Mi Ofrenda Fallera 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: Pablo Pinball 23.00h Gratis RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis.

twentyfoursevenvalencia 47 SUNDAY / DOMINGO 18 DUB CLUB: Reggae Jam + DJ session con DJ Quick-E & Fonki Cheff 19.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: L’Enfant Terrible + Pablo Ojeador + Kathleen Hanna / Midnight + Gonzo in Vegas + Sais + Bloody Mir di Namek + H4L 9000 24.00h. JUANITA: JahSanti Selektor (reggae) 23.00h Gratis. LA3: SpaceElephants Party + Xharles / Miss_tra / Los Ligres 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: Kentenkele DJ 23.00h Gratis RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: O’Funki’llo (funk rock) 22.00h 12€ / 15€. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 24

RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. JUANITA: DJ DonDub (reggae) 20.00h Gratis.

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Lizana, Tomás de los Cariño, Juan de Pilar y Enrique Sevilla (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Dúo El Balcón (tango) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Burguitos en concierto 20.00h / ‘80s Party Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: 2 Fat DJs / Tulsa Aniversario con Sebas Avilés + Miguel Ygarza + Swan DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. LA3: Monarchy Live 00.30h 10€ / 12€ / Eme DJ + ElyElla DJs / Fabian Dresens 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: Raul de Sastre 23.00h Gratis RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis.

TUESDAY / MARTES 20

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 25

RADIO CITY: Flamenco Baile, Canto y Toque + DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

JIMMY GLASS: Eli Degibri Quintet (jazz) 21.30h 16€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis.

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Esther Garcés, Johnny Amador, Juan Carlos Mendoza y José A. de Torres (flamenco) 20.00h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Esther Balaguer Quintet (vocal jazz) 19.00h 8€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: Reggae Jam 19.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 22

MONDAY / LUNES 26

BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll (rock) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Fernando Lucas, Christian Sabalete, Yolanda López y El Piraña (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Reggae Party con JahSanti 23.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Deer Tick + Alta Tension DJs (rock ‘n’ roll) 21.30h 15€ / 18€. 47 CLUB: 23.30h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h Gratis.

BLACK NOTE: Tonky Jam (Open Jam Session) 23.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 19

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 21

FRIDAY / VIERNES 23 BLACK NOTE: Big Hollers (blues acústico) + DJ Quique Lledó 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Isabel Julve, Manuel Reyes y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Nora Pastor Quintet (vocal jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro 23.00h 6€ + consumición / Ska-ba Dynamite Sounds Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Evripidis / Club de Perras con L’Enfant Terrible + Vladimir Dynamo 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Jazz es Duo con Albert Sanz y Gianni Gagliardi 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis.

TUESDAY / MARTES 27 JIMMY GLASS: Eri Yamamoto (jazz) 21.30h 12€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Flamenco Baile, Canto y Toque + DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h 7€ con consumición. WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 28 BLACK NOTE: Strictly Reggae Vibes 23.30h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Razz 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Xiu Xiu (art pop) 22.00h 12€ / 16€. THURSDAY / JUEVES 29 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Kallardó con Rafael Vargas ‘El Chino’, Miguel Pérez, El Pepe y Yolanda López (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Lochlainn (Celtic folk, quintet) 22.30h / 24.00h 8€. DUB CLUB:

Reggae Party con Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Cass MacCombs 21.30h 12€ / 16€. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 30 BLACK NOTE: Gnaposs (rock) 23.30h 8€ con consumición. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Rosa Sanz, Emilio de Villar y José ‘El Minero’ (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Spirit of St. Louis & Le Petit Manouche (gypsy jazz, duo) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro 23.00h 6€ + consumición / Chicho Solaz Gratis. EL LOCO: Mockers Experience con Cat Club + Go! Freaks 22.30h 10€ / 13€ Abono 2 Días 20€ / 25€. EXCUSE ME?: Waaargh! / Hipster Agency 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Robertinho de Paula Trio (jazz Brasileño) 22.30h 8€ Aforo Limitado. LA3: Los Castizos + Xharles / DJ Wilor 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: Hortera y Cassette 23.00h Gratis RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 31 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Ana Lloris, Amaro Carmona, Manuel Reyes y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Reggae Jam + DJ session con DJ DonDub & Xino DJ 19.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Charlie Hightone & Rock-Its + Canary Sect 22.30h 15€ / 18€ Abono 2 Días 20€ / 25€. EXCUSE ME?: Beatamax con Jupiter Lion DJs / Dr. Octopus 24.00h. LA3: La Sonrisa de Julia + Lidia Guevara en concierto 22.00h 15€ / 18€ / Zenttric DJ set + Obtuso / La Lupa / Slash PD 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PINBALL: DJ Residente 23.00h Gratis RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Aslándticos (mestizaje) 22.30h 10€.

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SUNDAY / DOMINGO 1 ABRIL / APRIL CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Leo Molina, Alba Díaz y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 20.00h. EL LOCO: Osaka Monaurail 21.00h 18€ / 22€. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. © 24/7 Valencia 2012

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