24/7 Valencia #138-#139 by 247valencia

ISSUES 138/139 JULY/AUGUST12 WIN A RETURN FLIGHT FOR 2 WITH RYANAIR! see p.44

12th ANNIVERSARY YEAR! 12ยบ ANIVERSARIO 24/7 VALENCIA!

WWW.247VALENCIA.COM WWW.THISISVALENCIA.COM

Plaza Dr. Collado, 8 46001 - Valencia

Tel. 637 487157

BLANQUITA This is the life! Blanquita Bar is set in one of Valencia’s most atmospheric plazas in the centro histórico, with a lovely view of the old town and is great for people watching, too. It is a mere stone’s throw from La Lonja so easy to find. Since it opened last spring, it has become a big hit with both locals and visitors. It’s a combination of good food at quite reasonable prices given the quality of the cuisine, the choice on offer, the wonderful setting and amiable service. Members of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team have been coming here during the spring and summer months to chill out on the terrace and share a sunny Sunday paella amongst friends or midweek tapas with loved ones in the evening. We keep going back, which is a good sign. The restaurant bar is open every day from 8.45 a.m. to midnight. Enjoy a mellow breakfast in the tranquil square with a croissant + juice + cappuccino for just 3.50€. From Monday to Sunday, there is a menu of the day at lunchtime for just 10.90€ with two dishes, dessert and a drink included. Conveniently the menu is in Spanish, English and French! For starters, you can choose between a slice of omelette, a cool gazpacho from Andalusia, fried squid, grilled cuttlefish or their patatas bravas, which are fried potatoes with garlic mayonnaise and spicy tomato sauce. A healthy option is the Ensalada Valenciana with lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, corn, egg, tuna and carrot. We enjoyed their ‘Valencia salad’ the last time we went and the ingredients tasted as fresh as they looked. They also do a nice roasted chicken salad. Salads range from 5€ – 10€. The main dishes include a distinctive squid bocadillo with Valencian alioli sauce, a tasty grilled chicken breast or the succulent grilled pork with cheese, egg, bacon and potatoes. Enjoy a filling Pizza Margherita with tomato sauce and mozzarella. We have tried their paella several times, which we have always found to be evenly cooked, a generous portion and nicely weighted, too. It always takes a fair while to finish! Last week, for dessert, we savoured their Macedonia fruit salad with strawberries, kiwi, pear and orange pieces. It is beautifully presented and served with crema and even resembles an ice cream! We finished off with a healthy green tea, which they suggested we have with ice and lemon and it was a soothing way to digest… It was a very hot day out on the terrace and Blanquita were thoughtful enough to bring out a mobile air conditioning unit to give the diners a welcome breeze. These are the kind of touches that make all the difference when it comes to care for the customer.

Their extensive carta is attractively designed with colour illustrations and easy to use. Each dish is written in Spanish, English, French and Italian and includes the ingredients for many of them. You have a choice of 22 tapas to savour with an average price of around 6.50€… including ham and cheese, steamed mussels, puntillas (fried baby squid) as well as fried prawns, peppers or Ensaladilla Rusa. Experts at making pizza, they have 18 types to enjoy, including a tempting Calzone Verde (mozzarella, spinach and goats’ cheese) for 10.50€ or a naughty Capricciosa (tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, olives, anchovies, hard-boiled egg and olive oil) for 12.50€. Meat lovers can enjoy their choice of three cazuelitas for 7€ each, which includes the Spanish chorizo (spicy sausage, potatoes, egg and pepper). There’s a good choice of refreshing drinks to go with your food, including fruit juices like tomato, orange, pineapple and peach. On the alcohol front, they have sangria and the famous ‘Agua de Valencia’ (cava, orange juice, vodka and gin!) by the jug, as well as a good selection of beers and Spanish wines. ‘Blanquita’ is named after a legendary character who was very well known in the alternative Barrio del Carmen nightlife

scene. She passed away and this ‘24/7 Valencia’ writer remembers her well for her gutsiness. She was a wild, eccentric, highly irreverent, very streetwise gypsy lady who always dressed in white and was adopted by the bohemian crowd of the old centre. She became a legend in her own right, playing cards on the steps of La Lonja with absurd stories to share if you let her win. The locals of the barrio are made up that this restaurant has paid homage to her and you’ll find her photo on the Blanquita tablecloth. She’s eternal. ¡Hasta siempre, Blanquita! Blanquita Plaza Dr Collado, 8 (near La Lonja) (Zona Carmen) Tel: 637 487 157, 667 029 134 Facebook: Blanquita Plaza (Blanquita) Open every day 8.45h – 24.00h

Collado

Blanquita

Tequila Sunrise

Batidos

Caipirinha Caipirovska

CAFÉ LISBOA Café Lisboa Pl. Dr. Collado, 9 (near La Lonja) Tel. 96 391 94 84 (Zona Carmen)

¿PUBLICIDAD?

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 from 09.00am and all day until late. Lots of ‛Bocadillos’, coffees and beers. A legendary café-bar that is 36 years old. Set in the historic centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available móvil. 650639177 email. ed@24-7valencia.com everday. Salads, sandwiches, Snacks, Montaditos, Desserts. Warm interior and beautiful terrace. They have eleven soothing ‛Gin Tonics’ including Tanqueray, Bulldog, Hendrix, Bombay and more. Enjoy their ‛Batidos’ with a base of milk and Si te la & revista 24/7 Valencia te sale gratis anunciarte en nuestra nueva web. yoghurt and choices like melon & anuncias strawberry,en kiwi banana, pear & horchata. They If you in 24/7Daiquiri, ValenciaPiña magazine get free advertising on our new website have eleven wonderful cocktails to advertise savour, including Colada,you Mojito, Bloody Mary, Tequila Sunrise, Agua de Valencia, Sangria or their exotic Caipirinha Read the recommendations in Caipirovska. They do Paella at weekends. Recommended.

Lee las recomendaciones en

www.247valencia.com

The Times: “For an excellent overview of what's hot pick up a free copy of the English-language listings guide 24/7 Valencia” El País: “24/7 Valencia is a diverse magazine, covering a range of subjects from Valencia football to restaurants to leisure time…” The Guardian: “24/7 Valencia is a free magazine in English, available from many bars and shops across the city, which provides features and previews on local events, fiestas and club nights. Its comprehensive listings section covers bars, clubs, restaurants and shops and is reviewed every month to keep pace with the ever-changing móvil. 650639177 email. ed@24-7valencia.com scene. An invaluable guide for longweekend visitors looking to get the most out of Valencia’s nightlife.”

¿PUBLICIDAD?

Si te anuncias en la revista 24/7 Valencia te sale gratis anunciarte en nuestra nueva web. If you advertise in 24/7 Valencia magazine you get free advertising on our new website

Lonely Planet : “The freebie mag 24/7 Valencia is a fantastic guide (in English) bars, clubs Readto theValencia’s recommendations in and restaurants.” Lee las recomendaciones en

www.247valencia.com

Let’s Go: “For more info…check out the monthly 24/7 Valencia, available in most cafes and tourist booths, for new hot spots.” 24/7 VALENCIA... FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 2000 · 24/7 VALENCIA... FUNDADA EN EL AÑO 2000 · 24/7 VALENCIA...FUNDADA L' ANY 2000

Rough Guide toan Spain: “Bars and nightlife…to a grip what’s The Times: “For excellent overview of what's hotget pick up a of free copy going on, 24/7 Valencia is an excellent free monthly English language

4 twentyfoursevenvalencia

twentyfoursevenvalencia 5

Editorial JULY / AUGUST 12

‘THIS IS THE ONE’ Rough Guide to Spain: “Bars and nightlife…to get a grip of what’s going on, 24/7 Valencia is an excellent free monthly English language listings guide... you can pick up copies in places where foreigners get together." CONTENTS EDITORIAL - 5 VIDAS DE VALENCIA - 6 FESTIVALS - 7 FOOTBALL - 8 VALENCIA MUSIC - 10 RYANAIR - 11 FOOD - 12 RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH - 13 TAPAS BAR - 16 JULY / AUGUST 12 LISTINGS - 17 ARTS & theatre - 17 live music - 19 clubs - 20 chill out - 21 GAY / LESBIAN - 24 TRADITIONAL PUBS - 25 Restaurants - 25 shopping - 30 CLASSIFIEDS - 31 SUMMERTIME - 34 THE STONE ROSES IN VALENCIA - 36 24/7 VALENCIA PARTY PEOPLE - 38 COMMENT - 40 VALENCIA WORLD - 42 WOMAN - 43 MAP - 44 AGENDA . CLUBS & LIVE MUSIC - 45 ST.COMPANYA / MANCINI /OCHO Y MEDIO - 48

ISSUES 138/139 JULY/AUGUST 12

‘Rough Guides’ was founded in 1982 in London by Mark Ellingham. He was looking to start a guidebook that was neither heavyweight in tone nor cost-obsessed in the student tradition. Initially aimed at the low-budget traveller, Rough Guides has grown to become one of the most famous guidebooks in the world. It has over 200 titles covering all the continents of the globe and has now expanded into non-travel subjects including the Internet, popular science, ethical living, world music, blogging and iPods… 24/7 Valencia is really flattered to have been so highly recommended by Rough Guides. Indeed, ‘24/7 Valencia’ is recommended by the local, national and international media including The Guardian, Levante-EMV, El País, The Times, Time Out, Lonely Planet, Let’s Go, Thomas Cook, CNN.com, Business Traveller Magazine and many more. To celebrate the Stone Roses’ return to the stage at FIB 12, in this colourful July-August edition, you will find an exclusive collection of unpublished photos of The Stone Roses’ legendary 1989 concert in Valencia. Singer Ian Brown famously said: “ It ain’t where you’re from, it’s where you’re at.” At ‘24/7 Valencia’ you will find a dedicated team of professional photographers, designers and writers from around the world who have decided to make Valencia their permanent home. Our

FOR PRIZES, INFO, EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS, DAILY UPDATES, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, DISCOUNTS... JOIN US WITH 'LIKE' ON...

team includes members from Argentina, Brazil, Britain, Bolivia, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Venezuela and the U.S.A. On the food front, check out a wonderful recipe for Watermelon Gazpacho as well as a restaurant of the month review of ‘Maria Mandiles’ a charming restaurant in the centro historico, which must have one of the best terrazas in the city! We also visit ‘Bodega Valero’, an alternative and highly popular tapas bar that has just celebrated its 25th anniversary… At the back you will find a packed agenda that covers live music and clubbing nights for July and August. Our comprehensive listings are full of useful and up-to-date information on Valencia’s café-bars, local & international restaurants, trad pubs, discos and live music venues as well as shopping and more. In these difficult times, it’s a privilege to be able to contribute our grain of sand to the Valencia scene and we are very grateful for your support over the last 12 years. We wish all of our readers the very best for the Summer and we look forward to seeing you after the holidays. “I'd like to leave the country For a month of Sundays” See you in September! 24/7 Valencia team

24/7 Valencia

editor: Will McCarthy. contributors: Altogringo, Anita Darling, Heino, John Murphy, Gooru, Mark Hulton, Owl, Tim Birch, David Rhead, José Marín, Helen Westwater, Amparo Oliver, María Angélica Sao Pedro, El Gazza, Mateo Sanchis, D. Birch, Bella, Nati Llisterri, Tanaka, Kaiko. distributed by: groovy cat Ltd. “FSC certified forest products are verified from the forest of origin email: ed@24-7valencia.com móvil: 650 639 177 online: www.247valencia.com through the supply chain. The FSC label ensures that the forest products used are from responsibly harvested and verified sources.”

is the definitive English speaking guide to Valencia. 24/7 Valencia is recommended by The Times, The Guardian, Time Out, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Let´s Go, CNN.com, Business Traveller magazine, Footprints, Ryanair... Views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the editor. 24/7 Valencia does not accept responsibility for date/time/venue changes. According to copyright law any reproduction, either total or partial, is completely forbidden without written permission of the editor. All articles, past and present, printed in 24/7 Valencia magazine are copyright of Orange Skies © 2012 Legal deposit: D4562606

6 twentyfoursevenvalencia

VIDAS DE VALENCIA

Past...

Adopt me ... Present

Study Visit Work

Made in the Shade

Amparo Oliver - M贸vil: 609783223 - www.eventi-acting.com www.myspace.com/amparoliver - All photos Amparo Oliver 漏2012 24/7Valencia

twentyfoursevenvalencia 7

FESTIVALS IN THE VALENCIA COMMUNITY

(For programme see Agenda p.45 - p.47)

LOW COST FESTIVAL

http://lowcostfestival.es/home/ 27 – 29 julio. BENIDORM

FERIA DE JULIO

http://www.feriadejulio.com/ 1 – 30 julio VALENCIA

COSTA FUEGO

http://www.costadefuego.com/ 20 – 21 julio. BENICÀSSIM

FIB 12

http://fiberfib.com/ 12 – 15 julio BENICASSIM In collaboration with 24/7 Valencia

1 9 *

e u r op e an

r e g g ae

f e st i val

jAmAIcA SPEcIAL

Celebrating 50 Years of Reggae Music mAIn STAGE SLY&ROBBIE * MARCIA GRIFFITHS * KYMANI MARLEY * ANDREW TOSH ALPHA BLONDY * ALBOROSIE & FRIENDS * BARRINGTON LEVY * STEEL PULSE * MONTY ALEXANDER ERNEST RANGLIN * WAILING SOULS * MICHAEL ROSE * MAX ROMEO * BITTY MCLEAN JOHNNY OSBOURNE * CALLE 13 * CULTURA PROFÉTICA * BEENIE MAN * BERES HAMMOND MORGAN HERITAGE * DERRICK MORGAN * FREDDIE MCGREGOR * TARRUS RILEY DEAN FRAZER * CONGOS * MUCHACHITO BOMBO INFIERNO * JAH MASON TANYA STEPHENS * ETANA * OBRINT PAS * ZION TRAIN & GUESTS * PROTOJE * CHINO RAGING FYAH * C-SHARP * THE BLUEBEATERS * IRIE FM * DUBIES FT. TIANO BLESS * PRE-FESTIVAL MIGHTY DIAMONDS * LINVAL THOMPSON * PABLO MOSES dAncEhALL CHAM * RDX * BASS ODYSSEY * RORY STONE LOVE * JAH9 * COPPERSHOT SOUND JUGGLERZ * NORTHERN LIGHTS * URTICA SOUND * KING HORROR ... dUB STATIOn JAH SHAKA * IRATION STEPPAS * DISCIPLES * MUNGO’S HIFI * GUSSIE P BLACKBOARD JUNGLE * WORD SOUND & POWER * DUBATEERS * OBF * EQUAL BROTHERS * AISHA SOOM T * KENNY KNOTS * JONAH DAN * LEONES HUMILDES * WATT’S ATTACK * T.I.T. BADALONIANS SOUND * GENERAL SKUBBA * SEñOR WILSON * IRIE SOULJAH * DREAD MOVEMENT SkA cLUB CLIVE CHIN * EARL GATESHEAD * NATTY BO * KING HAMMOND LOS GRANADIANS DEL ESPACIO EXTERIOR * THE GRAMOPHONE ALL STARS * TEX & SUNFLOWER SEED MINISTERS * 2 TONIANS * BANDITS * MIGHTY FISHERS * CARIBBEAN DANDY * REBELMADIAQ SIR LORD TENNANTS * AKA DAVO * SEMI 2TONE * MARC FAITH * SAUL SKABÀ * MIQUEL INJECTION

16 - 22 AGOSTO

Foto: Luca d’Agostino e Roberto Passoni @ RototomSunsplash 2011

REGGAE UnIVERSITY * FORO SOcIAL * hOUSE OF RASTAFARI * AFRIcAn VILLAGE FREE YARd * VIVIR LA EnERGÍA * áREA nO PROFIT * wORkShOPS mAGIcOmUndO * mERcAdILLO * cIRcUS cAmPInG * PLAYA

2012

15 AGOSTO PRE-FESTIVAL GRATUITO

BEnIcàSSIm

SAGUNT A ESCENA – FESTIVAL d’ESTIU 2012

26 de Julio – 25 de Agosto www.saguntum.es/sagunt-a-escena SAGUNTO

See page 17 for full programme

EnTRAdA dIARIA

mInI-ABOnOS a partir de 60€

hASTA EL 10 dE AGOSTO abono 7 días = 170€ con camping = 205€

En TAqUILLA abono 7 días = 175€ con camping = 210€

PRE-FESTIVAL GRATUITO En BEnIcàSSIm

ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH 19TH EUROPEAN REGGAE FESTIVAL http://www.rototomsunsplash.com 16 – 22 agosto BENICÀSSIM In collaboration with 24/7 Valencia

8 twentyfoursevenvalencia

FOOTBALL

La Roja, La Bandera, Tiki-Taka y la Mare que la Parió – How I was Face-Painted into Submission The Spanish football team have dominated international competitions for the last four years. It’s a team with a strong identity and style, Spanish players are the toast of the football world and once again they have won the final of a major tournament with a superb and well-deserved victory over Italy. Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal is in the top two in the world and Fernando Alonso has just won one of the greatest victories of his life in the GP at Valencia, not to mention Spanish successes in basketball, handball and water polo. There are Spain flags and red shirts everywhere. A country in celebration is a great place to be, my family and many of my close friends are Spanish and (except for an inexplicably deep-seated hatred of Cesc Fàbregas) I have nothing against the players, so why do I find it all so irritating? The triumphalist and less than impartial attitude of the TV commentators, who act more like gibbering, salivating, superfan monkeys than journalists at times doesn't help but, of course, the real answer to the question is, being English, I'm just painfully, desperately and pathetically seething with

jealousy. I just wish it were my countrymen puffing our chests out in pride, wrapped in the flag with a knowing, self-satisfied look on our faces in the secure knowledge that we are the best in the world. Yes, WE, not just them (the players), because basking in reflected glory is what football fans do best. This, of course, has to work both ways because the other thing that football fans do best is suffering. You can't pat yourself on the back after victory and then just walk away when things aren't going so well. I take some comfort, then, (and also try to justify my bare-faced envy) in the feeling that there's a certain amount of bandwagonism going on here. When I first came to live in Spain, the national team were on a par with England when it came to blown up expectations and constantly disappointing performances. But it was the attitude of the fans which was the real eye-opener. As soon as they were knocked out (usually in the quarterfinals), most people disowned the team, explaining that their real interest was

club football. The Selección was just a distraction from the serious business going on in La Liga and the Champions League. In Catalonia, people even celebrated Spain's defeats and there was certainly very little evidence of today's face-painted flag wavers singing “Yo soy Español” on Las Ramblas or the streets of Valencia and Madrid. Important qualifying games would be played in half-empty stadiums despite the cut-price tickets. There was much debate in the press about how regionalism and the huge success and rivalry of the biggest club sides meant that the Spanish national team would constantly underachieve. Players’ and supporters’ priorities lay with their clubs, not the national team, they told us. It was Barça and Madrid who represented Spanish football on the international stage, not La Selección. Success changes everything, of course, and a winning team, especially one as hugely successful as Spain have been, will always attract more fans. Now the old press debates look decidedly outdated. These days we associate Xavi and Article © 2012 24/7 Valencia

twentyfoursevenvalencia 9

FOOTBALL

Casillas, say, as much with the red of Spain as we do with their club colours. People all over the country are getting behind the team. And support for La Roja (as we now seem obliged to call them since some headline writers from Marca or Telecinco invented the term a few years ago) is loud, proud and everywhere. Which of course might beg that venerated, timehonoured old football question, “Where were you when you were shit?” Quite obviously, it would be stupid to claim that fickle or fair-weather football fans were peculiar to Spain. I mean, just think of Chelsea. However, if you’ve ever stood on the stands of Mestalla amongst the white hankies and droves of early leavers when things aren't going Valencia's way, it won't have escaped you that fickleness is a widespread and widely accepted part of being a football supporter in this country. This is also compounded by regionalism – it is perfectly possible and acceptable for people to be Spanish enough to celebrate when Del Bosque and company win and also be Catalan, Gallego, Basque, Madridista or Valencian enough to shrug their shoulders and disassociate themselves when they lose. Here, it seems, you can have it both ways. The success of the Roja has meant you see more and more national Spanish

flags around the place. According to estimates published in El Mundo, there have been more than twice as many Spanish flags sold in the last four years than there were in the previous 40. In a country with Spain's make-up and recent history, this seems an important issue. There is the often trotted out argument that sporting success has allowed Spaniards to embrace their flag and has ‘normalised’ the display of national colours, which for some time was limited to old fachas nostalgic for the days of Francoism. The flags of the transition to democracy in the 1970s and ‘80s were largely the regional flags of each soon-to-be autonomous community and Republicans, of course, have their own flag. There is no evidence, however, that the current rise in the number of national flags displayed on balconies or wrapped round people's waists reflects anything more than the fact the football team has done well, there's been no discernible upsurge in nationalism going hand in hand with the triumph of Tiki-Taka. When Barça come to Mestalla, some Valencia fans get their Spanish flags out, but when Madrid come, they take the Senyera along to the match. In the now regular victory celebrations, the players of the national team wrap themselves in the flag of the region of Spain where they were born.

Perhaps one of the biggest factors is availability. In the past, national flags were only available in specialist shops; nowadays you can just pop down to your local corner shop and buy them for a euro a pop. London's souvenir shops have long been packed full of items displaying the Union Jack and this, although a relatively new thing, is increasingly true of the Spanish flag on mugs and T-shirts along with the Osborne bull in tourist shops in Spain. To the right degree the depoliticisation of the national flag and a measured show of pride in where you come from can only be a good thing. After all, it's only football. So, I suppose, if you can't beat them, join them. For the next World Cup, which Spain have already qualified for as champions, get yourself a one-euro Spanish flag and a set of face paints for fifty cents, although you should remember it might be best to wait to see if they get through the group stage first. I mean, in the unlikely event that they don’t do so well next time, which self-respecting Valencian would want to be associated with a bunch of losers from Barça and Madrid? And how come they didn’t pick Soldado?

10 twentyfoursevenvalencia

VALENCIA MUSIC

EMMA GET WILD

to get the balance of American, British, folk and rock just right.”

EMMA GET WILD When you go to an Emma Get Wild concert, you never know what you are going to get; a stripped down and unplugged version of the band perfect for soaking up the stunning vocals and guitar arrangements, the fuller sounds of their many instruments (ukuleles, banjos, mandolins) or a sixpiece band rocking out with their amps on 11. Though a well-established band in the Valencia music scene, only three members are local – Salva Fito and Àlex Badía on guitars and vocals and Santi Serrano on drums. Lead singer Isabel Castro was born and raised in London and bass player Scott Devore comes from Iowa in the U.S.

Playing in Valencia has its ups and downs, however: “It used to be really difficult to play live in this city, the licensing laws are so punitive that few venues would risk the fines, but there’s been a real upsurge recently, with restaurants, cafes, bookshops, even hairdressers all taking the plunge.” Most of their recent performances were under an initiative called ‘The Secret Corner’, a spin-off from the name of the new album, Dark Stories from the Secret Corner. The idea, developed by the production company Barret Films, involved 11 secret gigs in undisclosed venues throughout the city. Potential spectators were asked to subscribe and invitations were received via mobile phone and e-mail a few hours before the event.

With a decade of experience under their belt, they have toured Spain and Portugal and have released three albums, yet they never miss an opportunity to play small local venues; they are one of the hardestworking bands in the city, with almost 30 gigs under their belt so far this year.

“It was hugely successful, sponsorship by the local beer company Tyris meant that we could offer subscribers free gifts like a free beer or a CD when they attended. And it definitely worked, some ardent followers turned up for all 11 shows, it just goes to show that by being creative with event planning you can create a really lively music scene in Valencia!”

Lead singer Isabel Castro emphasizes how important playing live is: “For me, it is definitely the best part of being in a band, regardless of the size of the venue or how many people turn up, the potential is always there to give a memorable performance!”

Dark Stories from the Secret Corner comprises 11 songs tinted by a whole spectrum of folk influences from Americana to ‘70s British folk while still holding true to a pop and rock category. As Salva states, “the spectrum of tastes within the band are very wide, and it’s taken us a good while

This is evident in the songs; there are lighthearted, country-influenced songs such as “Know My Name” and “Ho Ho Lucas” but also darker, more complex tracks such as “Armageddon”, “Little Things” and “Mice on Ice” which demonstrate more Fairport Convention leanings. Isabel has her clear favourites: “We are very comfortable with the musicians that we are playing with now, and this has made us dare to be ambitious. The darker, more psychedelic songs are testament to how confident we are and I definitely prefer performing them, I don’t think we were brave enough to compose in this way before.” For Salva, the challenge was in developing his skills as a producer. “Having facilities to record at home gave us the luxury of time, something else we’d never really had before. It was great to layer track after track and give the songs a much fuller sound”. Something which is more than evident in the guitar-fuelled “Mideast” and “Sweet Unrest”, songs which confirm that the album has some strong rock leanings. Emma Get Wild will be performing on 7 July in the SERARTE festival held in the City of Arts and Sciences and then will be taking a well-earned break over the summer. However, they will be back in September and if this year has been anything to go by, probably playing in a venue very near you! For more information check out http://www.facebook.com/emmagetwild http://www.reverbnation.com/emmagetwild http://www.thesecretcorners.com Article © 2012 24/7 Valencia

twentyfoursevenvalencia 11

12 twentyfoursevenvalencia

FOOD

LA TOMATINA & COOL DOWN GAZPACHO! By Helen Westwater La Ola Fresca Summer is here and some of you will be escaping for cooler climes. However, for the faithful who remain, beware! The heat is on and this can cause unusual outbursts of behaviour. Allegedly, such an outburst did occur in about 1945 in the small and sleepy town of Buñol when a few men, possibly a little over-frisky after one too many morning espressos, rudely interrupted a carnival procession. A fight ensued, a vegetable stall was raided and the contents of a crate of tomatoes were splattered over the town and so the foundations of the Tomatina festival were laid. Now firmly on the hit list of many international travellers, the rioters’ numbers have swelled to a staggering 40,000, making the Tomatina possibly Europe’s quirkiest and most masochistic of festivals. If you want to get closer to humanity, the date to head to Buñol is the last Wednesday in August. With usual temperatures soaring into the 40s, the aroma of warming tomatoes is perhaps the most pleasant thing about the day. Fresh, clean white shirts quickly turn to salmon pink and these are suddenly cast off and hurled in the air to land with a thwack in your abnormally, owing to the strange position of your neck, upturned face…ripe tomato trickles down your hair into your eyes, nose, ears and other parts. The benefit is you can get into all sorts of postures you may have been striving for in your yoga class with all sorts of strangers. Afterwards, your hair and skin will feel soft from the acid exfoliation action of the tomato juice and you will feel pretty elated that you have survived the experience without being crushed like your tomato missiles. As you may have gathered, unless abducted by aliens, I won’t be going to la Tomatina this year! I would rather recreate that T-shirt colour at home

Watermelon Gazpacho Ingredients • 1/4 red pepper (finely chopped) • 1/2 watermelon (juiced and certainly de-pipped) • 1 dessertspoon fresh mint leaves (plus a few more for the garnish) • Juice of 2 limes • 1 green chilli (finely chopped) • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) • 1 cm finely grated ginger (or juice with watermelon if you have blender) • 1 Spanish white onion (the less pungent kind that doesn’t make your eyes stream and make everyone avoid you for the next day) • 2 small cucumbers (peeled and chopped) • 1 handful chopped coriander leaves • Splash of Thai fish sauce (optional)

Serve super cold garnished with mint leaves and cut lime. What’s cooking in La Ola Fresca in July: Wednesday 4th 20.30h – 24.00h: Book Club intercambio, bilingüe event Sunday 8th 20.00h: French singer Sophie Kay – 'y jour de *crêpes* salées et sucres' Thursday 12th 18.30h – 19.30h: English tea time – stories and handicrafts for children in English, 5€ per person (includes juice) Tuesday 17th 18.30h – 19.30h: Teatro de Canciones / El Maguito Explosivo con Carla (for children) 5€ Thursday 26th 18.30h – 19.30h: English tea time – stories, handicrafts and songs for children and parents in English, 5€ per person (includes juice) Saturday 28th 20.00h – 23.00h: Scrabble forma palabras, English / castellano bilingüe event, PIMMS and cocktails – summer fiesta Every Sunday Brunch: 11.00h – 16.00h For more details and events in August consult our Facebook and website: www.laolafresca.com Feliz verano!

with salmorejo, a delicious chilled soup easily made with ripe tomatoes, grated bread, olive oil, salt and vinegar and a small amount of garlic, blended together, cooled and served with chopped boiled egg and jamón serrano. Or better still, to avoid any similar future outbursts developing, try La Ola Fresca’s super cooling watermelon gazpacho! Preparation In a Magimix juice blender, blend the watermelon (de-pipped) and mint together. Retain some mint leaves for the garnish. Juice the limes. Finely chop the chilli, garlic and grate the ginger and mix into the juice. Roughly chop the cucumber, red pepper, white salad onion and coriander (stalks and leaves). Mix all the ingredients together, including the fish, and chill for at least two hours.

La Ola Fresca Calle Músico Magenti 11, Benimaclet, Valencia. Reservations: 610026305

twentyfoursevenvalencia 13

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

MARIA MANDILES Have you noticed how sometimes your social life becomes so busy you have no idea how you are going to survive it? I say sometimes, what I really mean in our case is that it is a rare occurrence, so when it happens, it's a bit of a shock. You nearly didn’t get a restaurant review this month – everything was conspiring against us. Football, weather, fire, unexpected visitors, double bookings and more. We eventually booked for Saturday night at 22.00h as we were going to see Jason Webster present his new Max Cámara crime novel, A Death in Valencia (good book, by the way!) and we finally arrived at our table on the terraza at María Mandiles at 22.00h on a sweltering night. We ordered an excellent and perfectly chilled Ribera del Duero from an interesting wine and cocktail list and were soon enjoying our first course (Before you reach for your pen to write in telling us that red wine should not be served cold, the wine was chilled, not cold. On a night when the temperature was still in the high 20s, the last thing you need is a wine at the same temperature!). This is very much a menu of tapas and dishes to share. We began with two montaditos, rounds of toast, one with Brie and caramelised onion, the other jamón serrano on grated tomato (pan Catalan) and oregano. No sooner had we polished these delicious little starters we were served with a large quesadilla (a sort of crepe made with tortilla, rather than pancake), stuffed with bacon and a leek puree, and it was really very good. Next came María Mandiles' version of fondue,

an earthenware platter of cooked, impossibly tender cubes of steak, crispy chunks of herby bread, fried potatoes and tiny button mushrooms, all there to dip into a pot of hot melted cheese with wooden sticks. It was terribly hot, as I have already said, so we stopped with the main courses and moved on to a light and creamy and ohso-sweet tiramisu. María Mandiles is on the Plaza del Carmen, though its actual address is a calle (see below). It is on the ground floor with an all-glass frontage that more than lets you view a pretty interior with dark red walls, blond wood and white furniture and lots of patchwork everywhere. It is very good value and the service is friendly and efficient. It's a nice place just to have a drink and a tapa, too. Carlos, the owner, explained the theory behind all the patchwork and, indeed, the name. A couple of generations back, the population was a lot poorer than today and buying a length of fabric was not always affordable. But remnants were cheap and so patchwork was born, most women were adept at the craft and it soon became an art and quite fashionable. Most women in those days had the name María, (María Jesús, or María del Carmen are examples) and the abuelas (grandmas) would always wear mandiles (aprons) around the house. They would often change to go and do the daily shop at the local market, but were often too busy to remember to change or remove their aprons, and the market traders would cry, “Here comes María Mandiles!” Carlos’ own mother made the patchwork panels that adorn the walls and the waitresses wear patchwork aprons – I forgot to ask if ours was a María. Tim Birch

María Mandiles C/ Padre Huérfanos, 2 (Plaza del Carmen) Tel: 96 315 48 84 Zona Carmen Open Monday – Friday 10.00am – 01.30am Saturday – Sunday 11.00am – 01.30am Menú del día Monday to Friday Montaditos (including Brie, ham, sausage) 2.50€ – 4.50€ Salads (including Camembert and Greek) 8.50€ – 9.50€ Quesadilla 9.50€ King prawns & potatoes with spicy tomato sauce 11.50€ Ham and cheese board 12€ Fondue is great value at 15€ Solomillo cerdo (pork tenderloin) 15.50€ Postres (desserts, including chocolate brownie with biscuit ice cream & homemade tiramisú) 4.50€ – 5.50€ Also available – Chicken fajitas with vegetables and a large selection of wellpriced tapas Wine List Crianzas 10€ – 29€ Whites 12€ – 20€ Requenas 17€ Reservas 17€ – 34€ Rioja from 25€ Cocktails 6€–14€ (including Agua de Valencia, caipirinha, piña colada)

LEGENDARY IRISH PUB IN THE HEART OF TOWN WITH PLENTY OF SPACE, LIVE SPORTS AND BEERS

POPULAR CANOVAS IRISH PUB WITH LIVE SPORTS, BEERS AND PARTIES.

VALENCIA’S ONLY MICRO-BREWERY - THEY SERVE THEIR VERY OWN TASTY VARIETY OF PORTLAND BEERS. ALL YOUR FAVOURITES TOO. TUESDAY NIGHT - LANGUAGE EXCHANGE 20:00H WEDNESDAY - ENGLISH LANGUAGE NIGHT 20:00H THURSDAY - SPEED DATING 20:00H SUNDAY - PUB QUIZ 19:30 H FRIENDLY, INTERNATIONAL CLIENTELE. OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 19:00 pm - 01:30 am AMERICAN OWNED , HIGHLY POPULAR BAR, SPORTS SCREENS FOR ALL LIVE SPORTS PORTLAND ALE HOUSE C/ SALAMANCA N10 bajo izq. ZONA CÁNOVAS VALENCIA’S VERY OWN GENUINE AMERICAN BAR/ MICRO-BREWERY WITH A GREAT INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE

AUTHENTIC ARABIC RESTAURANT IN A TRANQUIL PART OF THE OLD CENTRE.TEL: 96 526 689/ 698 579 148

A WONDERFUL PLACE TO ORGANISE LUNCHES AND DINNERS FOR GROUPS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, EVENTS AND MORE. NEAR PL. AYUNTAMIENTO

THAI GARDENS VALENCIA AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE BY EXPERT THAI CHEFS IN WONDERFUL SURROUNDINGS. LUNCH MENU FOR 14.60€ FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. DINNER MENU 19.90€ WITH DRINK AND IVA INCLUDED FROM SUNDAY TO THURSDAY. ALL FOOD AND FRUIT EXPORTED WEEKLY FROM THAILAND. A SUPERB CHOICE FOR AN EVENING MEAL FOR COUPLES AND GROUPS. A FAVOURITE OF DAVID SILVA & VALENCIA CF FOOTBALL STARS. C/ Joaquin Costa,26 Zona Canovas Tel:96 333 66 13 valencia@thaigardensgroup.com EXCELLENT THAI RESTAURANT WITH SPACIOUS SURROUNDINGS AND SUPERB CUISINE. SEE FACEBOOK

SOL I LLUNA IS A WONDERFUL CAFE BAR AND RESTAURANT WITH A SUPERB TERRACE. OPEN EVERYDAY (NEAR PLAZA DE LA REINA)

ONE OF VALENCIA´S FINEST INDIAN RESTAURANTS

16 twentyfoursevenvalencia

TAPAS BAR

BODEGA VALERO Twenty five years ago, brothers Toni and Javi arrived at

music played on traditional instruments dolçaina (a reed

Many of these dishes are available as bocatas (generous

La Bodega Valero, a traditional bodega that sold wine

instrument) & tabalet (percussion) with the bodega crowd

sandwiches including lamb and pork choices), too. With

and beers and was popular with the locals. They soon

heartily singing along was really memorable and typical

nearly 20 tapas to choose from, Bodega Valero is open

started to add their own personal touch to the bodega

of the open vibe here.

for breakfast / lunch / dinner every day with a reasonably

and installed a small cocina, introduced an eclectic

priced homemade menú del día during the week for 7€.

music soundtrack, seating inside and a terraza outside,

The music soundtrack is varied with rock ’n’ roll, blues,

too. There’s a family feel to the place with María in the

reggae, pop and electronic music among the many

On a balmy and mellow Wednesday summer evening, the

kitchen and the brothers’ cousin Gema on the staff along

sounds to be heard seeping out onto the terrace.

last time we sat out on the tree-lined terrace for tapas,

with Eva, Cristina, Ruth and Gabi.

Indoors, they always have a rotation of classic films and

we savoured a refreshing summer salad, a tasty chicken

live music concerts on the DVD player, too. The last time

in sauce and a filling grilled cuttlefish. We sampled a

Over the years, Bodega Valero has become a hit with

we went, the evening began with energetic ‘80s Spanish

good range of their red wines by the glass, which could

the locals of the barrio and attracts people of all ages

underground pop-rock and, as the clock turned to

partly explain why the evening got merrier by the hour.

from around town. It may be fair to say that it draws a

midnight, 50s/60s rock ’n’ roll was unobtrusively seeping

Going back inside to enjoy the cosy interior, we tipsily

bohemian crowd where everyone is an equal. This makes

out of the speakers as the film Jason and the Argonauts

shared a naughty tiramisu to finish off the night. It made

for an authentic yet alternative Spanish tapas bar that is

was silently being screened. An odd combination…but

for an interesting contrast as we digested with a civilised

down-to-earth, informal, spontaneous and tolerant, too.

it works here.

manzanilla (camomile) with the stereo playing Earl Vince

The warm interior has wine barrels behind the bar and

There is a good range of 17 wines to choose from,

a wall with dozens and dozens of photos of all the good

including reds from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, four

times that have been had by the owners and varied

white wines (like Ribeiro and Turbio Gallego) and a

Set in the very pleasant Juan Llorens district, it is under

clientele over the years. Adorning the bar’s muros are a

rosado, too. On the tapas front, our favourite is their

10 minutes walk from the centro histórico and just a

healthy mish-mash of rebellious and alternative causes

speciality of Pechuga en salsa (a mildly spicy chicken

stone’s throw from Gran Vía Fernando El Católico. Be

in poster and painting form. After all this time, it is still

with mushrooms, tomato, onion and herbs). You can also

adventurous and try out a proper Valencian tapas bar with

undiscovered by tourists but it is welcome to all.

savour their Sepia plancha (grilled cuttlefish) and Tortilla

a rich history and an interesting clientele.

de patatas – verdura (potato and vegetable tortilla).

Good times!

& the Valiants’ rock ’n’ roll classic: “Somebody’s Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight”…

Back in 1995, this member of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team’s

They do a falafel with lettuce, tomato and yoghurt sauce.

first years in Valencia were spent teaching English in a

We’ve always enjoyed their Spanish ham and cheese

Owl and Bella

language academy across the road from the Bodega

tapas over a Spanish beer, including Alhambra and

Bodega Valero

Valero and has been coming down to the Bodega ever

Ambar. Their anchoas (anchovies) and albóndigas

C/ Palleter, 51 (nearest metro, Àngel Guimerà)

since. Joining in the wild and joyful 25th anniversary

(meatballs) are homemade. Check out their Ensalada

(Zona Juan Llorens)

celebrations in June 2012 with tapas, wine, beer and

de verano (summer salad) as a starter on their sunny

Open every day 09.00am – 01.30am. Saturday 10.00am -

sangria aplenty throughout the day until the early hours

terrace. Also worth trying is their Basque tapas, Txistorra

14.30pm / 19.00pm - 01.30am. Sunday closed.

of the morning was a lot of fun! The live Valencian

a la sidra, a combination of sausage and egg in cider.

Tapas from 2.30€ – 4.50€ / Wines from 7€ – 15€

LISTINGS

ʻLIKEʼ US ON

ARTS & theatre Museums / galleries

CAFE MALVARROSA / ESPAI PARAL.LEL Fons D'Art (2) Enric Alfons – Gabriel Alonso – Julio Bosque – Jordi Teixidor – Javier Chapa... Hasta septiembre COL.LEGI MAJOR RECTOR PESETUNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA Peix (2002-2012) Antoni Domènech Hasta 15 julio CENTRO CULTURAL BANCAJA 1900, El Origen del Arte Publicitario Hasta 26 agosto Domus Dei José Sanleón Hasta 26 agosto CENTRO DEL CARMEN Espacios del Transeúnte Vicente Baron Hasta 30 septiembre Zuloaga y Sorolla, Artistas en una Edad de Plata Hasta 14 octubre CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS (L’Hemisferic, Museu de les Ciencies Principe Felipe, L’Oceanografic) www.cac.es DR NOPO -40°C/96° Mikel Aristregi Hasta 28 julio Jilly y Su Extraño Caso Lumínico Marta Pérez Civera ESPAI TACTEL Sin Título Mar García Albert Hasta 11 agosto FUNDACIÓN CHIRIVELLA SORIANO El Elogio de la Locura. Cuando los Compromisos Devienen en Imágenes. Hasta 9 septiembre GALERÍA BENLLIURE Pintura Moderna y Contemporánea de los Siglos XIX y XX Permanente GALERÍA D'ART ESPAI VISOR Braco Dimitrijevic Hasta 17 septiembre GALERIA KESSLER BATTAGLIA Selecta – 2012 Desde 5 julio hasta 27 julio GALERÍA LUIS ADELANTADO Sobreviviendo al Fin del Mundo Marcos Castro – Rodrigo Sastre Hasta 27 julio GALERIA MURO GALERIA PUNTO Incubarte. V Festival Internacional de Arte Independiente Hasta 1 septiembre GALERÍA ROSALIA SENDER Estado de Inconsciencia María Inmaculada Martínez Martí Hasta 31 julio GALERÍA ROSA SANTOS Nunca tan Cerca Enrique Zabala Hasta 14 julio GALERIA THEMA Michavila – Armengol – Boix – Canogar – María José Ortega...(Pintura y obra gráfica) Hasta septiembre

24/7 Valencia

Rafael Amorós- Ángel Hernández (Escultura) Hasta septiembre INSTITUTO FRANCÉS DE VALENCIA Valencia Indignad@ Gabriel Rodríguez Hasta 13 julio Incubarte. V Festival Internacional del Arte Independiente Hasta 15 julio IVAM INSTITUT VALENCIÀ D’ART MODERN EXPOSICIONES IVAM Ciudad Total Hasta 15 julio Trozos, Tramas, Trazos – Collage en la Colección de IVAM Hasta 26 agosto Esperando Justicia Fernando Moleres Hasta 15 julio Utopías Posibles. Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio Hasta 16 septiembre La Línea, La Curva, La Elipse Mar Solís Desde 4 julio hasta 14 octubre Exit Francisco Solana Desde 12 julio hasta 2 septiembre Frank Stella Desde 24 julio hasta 14 octubre Ignacio Pinazo en la Colección del IVAM Desde 24 julio hasta 30 septiembre Doric Sean Scully Desde 26 julio hasta 28 octubre JARDÍN BOTÁNICO Incubarte. V Festival Internacional de Arte Independiente Hasta 9 septiembre Pieles Juan Muguruza Hasta 16 septiembre LA BENEFICENCIA CENTRE VALENCIA DE CULTURA MEDITERRÁNEA Recorrido por la Prehistoria Valenciana, desde el Paleolítico hasta la Época Visigoda Exposición Permanente LA GALLERA El Séptimo Círculo Javier Velasco Hasta 28 octubre L’ IBER DE LOS SOLDADITOS DE PLOMO Exposición Permanente: Guardias Españolas, Coleciones Valencianas, Almansa, Vida Cotidiana, Tirant y Serie Histórica. MUSEU DE BELLES ARTES SAN PIO V Renacimiento Barroco Pintura Gótica La Pintura Académica La Pintura de los Siglos XIX y XX Colección Permanente Mariano Benlliure in el Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia Hasta 2 diciembre Antonio Muñoz Degraín Hasta 30 septiembre MUSEO DE PREHISTORIA DE VALENCIA Historia del Dinero Exposición Permanente La Mirada del Ídolo. Tresors del Museu de Prehistòria Hasta 2 septiembre MUSEO VALENCIA D’ETNOLOGÍA Huerta i Marjal Exposición Permanente Fotografies València – Marsella

JULY - AUGUST 12

twentyfoursevenvalencia 17

Pedro Hernández Hasta 28 octubre MuVIM L’Aventura de la Pensament Exposición Permanente Incubarte. V Festival Internacional de Arte Independiente Hasta 2 septiembre 90 Minutos. Fútbol e Identidades. Hasta 26 agosto Las Catedrales de Fútbol Hasta 26 agosto El Fútbol (También) es Así. Mostra de Diseño y Fútbol Hasta 26 agosto OCTUBRE CENTRE DE CULTURA CONTEMPORANIA Homenatge a Josep Albert Mestre Hasta 28 julio Afganistan Possible Hast 28 julio UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA, LA NAU Consumismo y Abandono. Impacto del Hombre en su Entorno Emilio Andrés Codina Hasta 30 septiembre Bosques y Montañas. La Naturaleza de Rosa Torres Hasta 9 septiembre El Miedo es el Mensaje. Intervención Site Specific. Juan José Martín Andrés Desde 12 julio hasta 9 septiembre La Ciudad de los Niños. Fotografías de Passor, India. Toni Ródenas Desde 12 julio hasta 16 septiembre OPERA

PALAU DE LES ARTS Julio Iglesias 8 julio Auditori 21.00h theatre

CARME TEATRE Jodorowskianas. Escuela de Ventrílocuos 7 – 8 julio ESPACIO INESTABLE La Forma en la que Moldeas Mis Recuerdos 5 – 8 julio SAGUNT A ESCENA TEATRO ROMANO (SAGUNTO) OFF ROMA (Plaza Subida Castillo) Coro y Joven Orquesa del la Generalitat Valenciana (música clásica) 26 julio (TR) Corella Ballet (danza) In the Wake of Bliss, Facing the Light, Suspended in Time 28 – 29 julio (TR) Claire Ducreux (danza) Barco de Arena 28 julio (OR) Controlled Falling Project (acrobatics) This Side Up 29 julio (OR) Chema Cardeña (teatro) 8 Reinas 1 agosto (TR)

24/7 Valencia is recommended by Time Out, Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Ryanair

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Plan B (danza) Las Criaturas de Promoteo 3 agosto (TR) Insomnia Company (teatro) L’Amagatall de Somnis 3 agosto (OR) Compañía de Teatro (teatro) Noche de Reyes por William Shakespeare 5 agosto (TR) Mumusic Circus (teatro) Merci Bien 5 agosto (OR) Ara (danza) Otra Danza 8 agosto (TR) Circ Gran Fele (circus) Nu 2.0 11 agosto (OR) La Coja Dansa (danza) Esvaït 12 agosto (OR) Centre Teatral de la Generalitat (teatro) Rey Lear por William Shakespeare 17 – 18 agosto (TR) Les Apostrophés (teatro) Passage Désemboîté 17 agosto (OR) Supremos Crew (danza) Esto no es Breakdance!! 18 agosto (OR) Centre Teatral de la Generalitat (teatro) Los Cuernos de Don Friolera por Ramón María del Valle Inclán 24 – 25 agosto Dinamic (circus) Lunáticos? 24 agosto (OR) Titola Teatre (teatro) Cammarero, Una de… 25 agosto (OR) TEATRO DE MARIONETAS LA ESTRELLA - SALA LA PETXINA Los Músicos de Bremen 18.30h Julio

FILMOTECA CINEMA INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA CICLOS IVAC – LA FILMOTECA www.ivac-lafilmoteca.es CICLOS JULIO 2012 JULIO en La Filmoteca del IVAC Menuda Filmo, Cine para Todos los Públicos Hasta 1 julio Estrenos Filmoteca Hasta 15 julio Básicos Filmoteca Siglo XXI Hasta 12 julio Miradas Periféricas. Cine Italiano Contemporáneo Hasta 14 julio Nervio Óptico. Animación De Autor Contemporánea Hasta 14 julio Filmoteca D'Estiu 2012 (Summer Filmoteca, Outdoor Cinema) 27 julio – 1 septiembre Location: Jardines del Palau de la Música (Gardens of Palau de la Música) http://ivac.gva.es/la-filmoteca/ programacion/filmo-estiu Ticket booth: 21.00h Screening: 22.30h Single ticket price: 3.50€ Ciclo: 50 Años Sin Marilyn ME SIENTO REJUVENECER (MONKEY BUSINESS), directed by Howard Hawks, 1952 LA TENTACIÓN VIVE ARRIBA (THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH), directed by Billy Wilder,·1955 CON FALDAS Y A LO LOCO (SOME LIKE IT HOT), directed by Billy Wilder, 1959 VIDAS REBELDES (THE MISFITS), directed by John Huston, 1961 LOS CABALLEROS LAS PREFIEREN RUBIAS (GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES), directed by Howard Hawks, 1953 BUS STOP, directed by Joshua Logan, 1956 NIÁGARA (NIAGARA), directed by Henry Hathaway, 1953 YELMO CINES www.yelmocines.es addresses

TEATRO OLYMPIA La Cena de los Idiotas Hasta 22 julio Yes, We Spain is Different 25 – 28 julio

MUSEUMS / GALLERIES

cinema

BABEL *versión original www.cinesalbatrosbabel.com

C/ Sueca, 27. Valencia (Ruzafa)

ALMUDÍN Pl. San Luis Bertrán, 1 Tel: 96 352 54 78 - ext. 4521 BOIRA C / Salvador Giner, 10 Tel: 96 205 82 67

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 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 AKKA C/ Almirante Cadarso, 6 Tel: 96 316 27 27 GALERÍA DUOMO C/ Luis Santangel, 18 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 PUNTO Av. Baron de Carcer, 37 Tel: 96 351 07 24 GALERÍA ROSALIA SENDER Mar, 19 (Ciutat Vella) Tel: 96 391 89 67

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.

24/7 Valencia is recommended by The Times, El País, The Guardian, Lonely Planet...

ʻLIKEʼ US ON 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 CASA ENCESA ESPAI D'ART Plaza La Iglesia, 3 12594 Oropesa Tel: 96 431 37 26 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 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

24/7 Valencia

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 L’ALTRE ESPAI C/ Platero Suárez, 11 Tel: 96 353 92 00 OFF TEATRE C/ Turia, 47 Tel: 96 384 11 85 SALA ZIRCÓ C/ Joaquín Navarro, 11 Tel: 96 3 77 18 62 SALA RUSSAFA C/ Denia, 55 96 341 52 16 SPORTING CLUB RUSSAFA C/ Sevilla, 5 Tel: 96 325 15 98 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

JULY - AUGUST 12

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. Bola negra (Zona Juan Llorens) C/ Ontinyent, 2 Busy programme of quality live music including flamenco, jazz, blues and more… 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 . 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.

“For an excellent overview of what's hot pick up a free copy of the English-language listings guide 24/7 Valencia” - The Times

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS 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.

3 Julio 21:30h All Stars Meeting Sextet 5 Julio 21:30h Aruán Ortiz & Raynald Colom Duo 6 Julio 22:30h Santiago Peláez y Matt Baker 10 Julio 21:30h Arturo Serra Quartet

18 Julio 21:30h Jerry González / Javier Colina Trio 20 Julio 22:30h Albert Sanz y Ramón Cardo 25 Julio 21:30h Nicole Henry Quintet 27 Julio 22:30h Pau Ortolá y Paul Evans

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. La3 (Zona Puerto) C/ Padre Porta, 2 www.grooovelives.com Top-notch national and International bands every month with disco afterwards until past the dawn... 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 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 Rock City C/ de Coeters, 6. Almácera www.valenciarockcity.com Spirit Swing House (Zona Carmen) C/ Blanquerias, 22 Tel: 96 329 30 39 Near the Torres de Serranos. Swing, Flamenco, Lindy Hop, African Dance... 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…

clubs Zona Patraix

and more) and every Saturday Reggae 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! Killing Time 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. Nylon C/ Germanias, 31 664 46 98 40 Valencia’s latest club. Electronica all night long in the hip barrio of Ruzafa. 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

&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

24/7 Valencia is recommended by Time Out, Let’s Go, Rough Guide...

ʻLIKEʼ US ON 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. Carmen Club C/ Quart, 26 www.carmenclub.es Brand new and spacious nightclub with free entry until 4am! Open every night of the week with International, Erasmus, R'n'B, Latin fusion nights, live acts and more... Calcatta C/ Reloj Viejo, 6 One of the few discos in the Carmen to 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!

24/7 Valencia

Zona Rio Turia

L’Umbracle terraza / Mya Avenida del Saler, 5 www.umbracleterraza.com Impressive backdrop with 2 all night discos for the beautiful people. Part of the City of Arts and Sciences. Zona Malvarrosa

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 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. 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 cocktails for 5€ until 24h. Allways free entry. DJs too! Follow us on Facebook “ JuanitaClub (VALENCIA)” 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.

JULY - AUGUST 12

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.

Soul Gandhara C/ Eugeñia Vines, 225 Every Saturday night with Hip-hop and 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 Playa

High Cube Puerto de Valencia ( near Veles i Vents building) www.highcube.es Mobile: 627 71 41 20 / 661 68 00 68 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

Madhatter's Coffee Lounge C/ Serranos Morales, 3 Tel: 96 3 348 132 Friendly, English run cafe-bar with homemade cakes, burgers, fish & chips... Off Broadway Coffee-lounge & food C/ Salamanca, 8 Tel: 96 064 27 73 New! Great name! Friendly and experienced staff. Set in the cosmopolitan Canovas zone. ‘Off Broadway’ has a wonderful combination of relaxed atmosphere, good music.

“24/7 Valencia is a diverse magazine, covering a range of subjects from Valencia football to restaurants to leisure time…” El País

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Zona El Carmen

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 & Paella 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!

Anita Giro C/Pintor Domingo 7, near Radio City Tel. 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.Good, varied music. Boasts a lovely terrace to enjoy your food and drink outside.English speaking staff. 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. Bigornia C/ Museo, 10 Cafe-bar pub with live music on Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays. Café Bahiano C/ Calatrava, 12 Very popular Brazilian bar. Café Guirgall Dr Beltran Bigorra, 18 Movil: 661 914 307 Increasingly popular café-bar with tapas, terrace & an active cultural programme including some wonderful live music acoustic concerts in the downstairs ‘Sala Ampaarö’.

650 639 177

ed@24-7valencia.com www.247valencia.com 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.

El Café Del Mar Plaza Lope de Vega, 4 Tel: 96 3 922 558

24/7 Valencia is recommended by CNN.com, Thomas Cook, Easyjet…

ʻLIKEʼ US ON Great! Fantastic and ample terrace café-bar 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. El Laboratorio (junto Pl. de la Virgen) Pl. Cors de la Mare de Deu, 3 Every Day 18.00h-01.30h Tel: 96 392 61 93 Young international staff and clientèle. The two coolest and cheapest bars to chill off the Plaza de la Virgen. Free tapas with drinks, international Beers, imaginative Cocktails and Gintonics, Mojitos at 4€. Fun food at fun prices: hamburgers, wraps, dimsum, samosas... Great terrace. Tuesday English-Spanish Language Exchange; Wednesday = GermanSpanish Exchange and Cocktails 2x1. Also Exhibitions, Theme Dinners, Ethnic Fiestas, Art & Photography...Mixed drinks start at 3.50€!!!! 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.

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 cafebar 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

24/7 Valencia

Spritz choices, making it a great pre and post dinner and clubbing meeting point.

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. La Magarota C/ murillo, 11 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! 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

Los Pikapiedra (Zona Carmen) C/ Caballeros, 25 Tel: 96 3 919 876/ 681 215 545 www.bar-lospicapiedra.com Great! Definitive of the alternative Carmen scene. Highly popular with students, punks, hippies and adventurous tourists. It is a friendly, alternative hangout that is run by a multilingual, well-travelled owner and is open to all. Set on 3 floors with room for groups and couples. After 18 years of deserved popularity

JULY - AUGUST 12

with locals and visitors, Los Pikapiedra is without doubt an essential part of the Barrio del Carmen scene. Easy to find too! Reasonable prices. Avoid the flashy tourist traps and check out this legendary where students, bohemians and miscellaneous walk-ins come in to guzzle beer, cider, sparkling wine and calimocho (wine with cola) out of the typical Valencian ‛porrones’ (jar with a long spout), while listening to Spanish altrock and alternative music in general. 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 street in the historic centre. Agreeable ambience and reasonable prices. QArt! Calle de Guillem de Castro, 78 46001 Valencia, España Tel: 963 916 115 Gay friendly, spacious café bar Rivendel Resto Bar C/ Hospital, 18 Tel: 96 392 32 08 www.rivendelrestobar.com Superb terrace, cosmopolitan staff, lovely food, packed with activities too. Free WiFi. Open Monday – Friday 08.30 am – midnight, Saturday – Sunday 10.30 am – 1am. 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.

Sant Jaume C/ Caballeros, 51 Tel. 96 391 24 01 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. Teteria Tiana C/ Maret, 4 (near Torres de Serranos) We’ve been coming here, on and off, since 1995! Great music from the 60s to now, real lovers of classic retro sounds and

“24/7 Valencia is ... an invaluable guide for longweekend visitors looking to get the most out of Valencia’s nightlife.” The Guardian

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS rock’n’roll from Europe and the States. Intimate corners make it good for couples and groups. Hidden away, in a side street off C/ Roteros and a stone’s throw from Torres de Serranos.. This lot know their music and they know how to have a good time. 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 Pinça 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

league and Champions league. Varied music soundtrack ranging from rock to house. L'adormidera Plaza Xuquer, 3 Facebook ladormidera Great live acoustic gigs, beers, wines, teas, art exhibitions and more... Rocafull Cafe Pl. Xuquer, 14 www.rocafull.tk A key meeting point of the ‘indie’ community.

GAY / LESBIAN

Zona Plaza Cedro

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. Zona Plaza Benimaclet

La Ola Fresca Calle Músico Magenti 11, Benimaclet Reservations: 610026305 A ‘cafecito’ with a big heart and a fabulous terrace • Speciality in brownies and homemade cakes • world food cooking Juice therapy • local artesanal beers • fairtrade tea and coffee workshops and special events • Sunday BRUNCH • Facebook: La Ola Fresca Valenbisi: 116 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…

Cross Cross C/ Juan de Mena, 7 (Zona Botanico) Facebook Cross Valencia www.crossvalencia.com Just 2 minutes walk from Torres de Quart in the tranquil Botanico barrio. Cross is one of Valencia’s most popular Gay Clubs. Open each night from 22h to 03.30am with Sundays and Wednesdays featuring ‘get naked’ parties. Saturday night has the best drag shows and the club’s music soundtrack is modern. Closed Mondays. 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.

Gatos Cafe Pub Plaza Xuquer, 9 Set in the beautiful Plaza Xuquer, this is a cafe-bar with everything. Good variety of beers including German on tap and Heineken imports, Gin tonics, cocktails. Authentic Italian pizza and pasta delivered to your table in 5 minutes. Wonderful terraza with outside screens for all football matches including La Liga, Premier

24/7 Valencia is recommended by Levante EMV, ADN.es, Super Deporte...

ʻLIKEʼ US ON CERVECERIAS

FREE TAPAS!

24/7 Valencia

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 the right reasons. Great for the craic in the evenings. Live music every week.A classic.

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 speed dating 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!

JULY - AUGUST 12

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 locals and 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

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 Arabic

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 With culinary pick ups from around the world.

“The freebie mag 24/7 Valencia is a fantastic guide (in English) to Valencia’s bars, clubs and restaurants.” Lonely Planet

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS The Quick Lounge (Wok & Sushi) C/ Quart, 2 Tel: 96 391 75 48 / 632 248 911 Great! The Quick Lounge is a Wok & Walk Sushi & Noodlebar. Just off Plaza Tossal so really easy to find. 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

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. French

Atmosphére (Institut Français) C/ Moro Zeit, 6 www.restauranteatmosphere.com Open 08.00h to 20.00h, delicious homemade food from expert chefs. Fusion Restaurant Sésame C/ En Bou (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 391 30 62 Highly popular. The well-travelled French owner proposes a wide variety of creative tapas and dishes with an original Greek & Mediterranean/ Asian/ French and Vegetarian fusion using only fresh local produce. Warm and friendly service. Tasteful & cosy setting with quite a romantic interior. Book at weekends as often busy and seating is limited.

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 Botánico

Mimmo Cantina C/Dr Sanchis Bergon, 24 Tel: 96 315 4968 Movil: 645074435 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.

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 This is authentic Genoese & Italian cuisine with experienced and welcoming Genoese owners. Zona Canovas

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. Don Salvatore 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! Italian Pizzeria

Il Bocconcino C/ Quart, 1 Tel: 96 323 03 98 Authentic Italian pizzeria / bocatería. Japanese

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 Everything in Dhaba is cooked on the spot and to order, so your dish can be as fiery or as mild as your palate wants. Authentic, quality Indian cuisine with experienced, welcoming owner & staff. The owner Dhani speaks fluent English & Spanish. Spacious interior, tasty & well presented curry dishes, lovely mango desserts. Lovely terrace. MondaySaturday open nights only. Dinner menú 15€ including wine. Curries and rice dishes 6.50€ – 13€. Closed August. 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.

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.

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

24/7 Valencia is recommended by Aer lingus, Business Traveller Magazine, Ryan Air...

ʻLIKEʼ US ON staff and a friendly welcome. Macrobiotic

Kimpira C/ Juristas, 12 Tel: 96 392 34 22 Macrobiotic food, comfortable setting, now in the old centre.

24/7 Valencia

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.

Mexican

El Mexico de María (Zona Ruzafa) C/ Calle Denia, 20. Tel: 96 332 80 78 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. Spanish / Valencian Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento

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.

El Pony Pisador C/ Zurradores, 7 (Near Plaza Santa Catalina) Tel: 638 196 289/ 635 849 390 Homemade Spanish food, rustic interior and run by a friendly Spanish couple. Try their Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico, artichokes, baby squid with paprika, strawberry cheese cake. In a quite corner of the Centro Histórico. Good selection of wines from 8€ to 16€. Menú del día 10€ including drink. Saturday & Sunday lunch 14€, drink extra. Dishes from 4.50€ to 7€. Authentic Spanish cuisine. Entretorres C/ Caballeros, 35 Tel: 96 3 922 106 Valencia owned with paella, couscous and more… La Carme C/ Soguers, 2 Tel: 96 392 2532 30 years old emblematic restaurant of the Barrio del Carmen with Mediterranean dishes and cosy yet spacious interior. La Galeria C/ Baja, 38 Tel: 96 3 154 494 Tasty and in the heart of the barrio del Carmen.

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 plenty of choice and space. Bocateria La Vaca Verde Plaza Mercado Mossén Sorell, 11 Tel: 96 3154 061 Check out the international milk carton collection on the wall! Bodeguilla de Gato C/ Catalans, 10 Tel: 96 391 82 35 Try it! Firm favourite amongst locals in the know. Tapas, vino and copas. Real atmosphere… Burdeos in Love C/ del Mar, 4 Tel: 96 391 43 50 Classy wine bar with stylish cuisine. Carosel Taula de Canvis, 6 Tel: 96 1132 873 Cool restaurant near to the Mercado central. Authentic Mediterranean dishes with delicious and beautifully presented salads, wonderful paella, informed clientele, spacious and relaxing interior. Valencian chef and English speaking host. Dos Aguas C/ Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6 Tel: 96 251 64 26 Good value Spanish menu del días, great view.

9:00 - 01:30 todos los días

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. Alma del temple C/ Almirante, 14 Tel: 96 3 155 287 www.almadeltemple.com Experienced chef, historic setting, traditional and modern dishes. Upmarket yet affordable. Bajando al Sur C/ Dr. Monserrat, 32

JULY - AUGUST 12

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

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.

“For more info…consult the free 24/7 Valencia, available at hostels and cafes.” Let’s Go

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS

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.

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€. La Lola C/ Subida de Toledano, 8 Tel: 96 391 80 45, www.lalolarestaurante.com 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’! 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.

C/ del Mar, 29 | tel. 960 715 790

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 2025 €. 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

24/7 Valencia is recommended by The Times, El País, The Guardian, Lonely Planet...

ʻLIKEʼ US ON 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. Serranos C/ Blanquerías, 5 Tel: 96 391 70 61 Another great Valencia landmark close by the Torres de Serrano. 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. 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.

24/7 Valencia

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 Tel: 671 631 314 www.grupolareina.com Run by the talented and popular chef Jim Harris, this is a classy and welcoming addition to the restaurant scene. Las Lunas C/ Ciscar, 35 Tel: 662 047 091 / 695 192 336 E-mail: laslunasvlc@yahoo.es Great! Brand new restaurant in the cosmopolitan Canovas zone run by an experienced staff. At the bar or in the dining room, you may enjoy an informal lunch or dinner consisting of tasty tapas, as well as the finest homemade meals for their menus, in classic Mediterranean style. La Taska Sidreria C/ Conde Altea, 39 Tel: 96 3819 444 www.lataskasidreria.es Successfully run by 2 brothers of Asturian descent. 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. 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 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.

JULY - AUGUST 12

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! Something Different

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 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

La Creilla C/ Calatrava, 23 (Zona del Carmen) Movil: 666024843 Relatively new and already popular! Run by the legendary, flamenco-loving Isabel, a real face on the Barrio del Carmen scene. Authentic and tasty Spanish tapas to 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”. Tapas Bars

Blanquita (Zona Carmen) PL. Dr. Collado, 8 46001.Valencia Tlf. 637556321 Lovely sunny terraza and Mediterranean tapas to enjoy.

““Stay up to date with what’s happening in the city with the free monthly magazine 24/7 Valencia, available in bars and cafes around the city.” CNN

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS 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. Vegan

Dehesa Santa Maria (Zona Canovas) C/ Gran Via del Marques del Turia, 76 (corner of Plaza Canovas) Tel: 96 065 06 40 / Reservations: 96 0 65 06 41 www.dehesacanovas.com www. dehesasantamaria.com Wonderful setting in the highly popular, upmarket and cosmopolitan Canovas zone. This is a well-established and authentic Spanish Tapas bar-restaurant specializing in quality Spanish ‘Iberico’ products so you can savour the best hams, cheeses & sausages to go with your wine or beer. Real quality Spanish food and drink with a quality clientele too. Friendly service, lovely terrace and clean & polished interior. Delicious desserts! El Olivo Taberna Plaza del Árbol, 4 (end of C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 70 87 Authentic Spanish tapas in the historic centre. Highly popular with alternative crowd and visitors. La Comisaría (Zona Carmen) Tapas y copas ilegales Pl. Arbol, 5 (corner C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 07 39 www.lacomisaria.com Offers a new concept in gastronomy in the barrio del Carmen. Multilingual, talented chef. Thai

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

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.

Loving Hut C / Conde deAltea, 44 Tel. 96 3 744 361 www.lovinghut.es Vegan dishes in the Canovas zone. Vegetarian

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… Vinoteca

Santa Companya (Zona Carmen) C/ Roteros, 21 Tel: 96 392 22 59 Classy. Long established and just a stone’s throw from the Torres de Serranos in the centro historico. This is an upmarket and welcoming wine-bar with a superb selection of wines and tasty Mediterranean dishes. Popular with discerning locals and visitors. They have an extensive and impressive wine cellar with wines from all over Spain and French champagne too. Enjoy white wines from many regions including Alicante, Catalonia, Utiel Requena as well as Cavas. Their red wine collection is impressive with vino tintos from all over the country including La Rioja, Somontano, Navarra, La Mancha, Campo de Borja and many more. Although they have more expensive wines, expect to pay between 15-30€ for a bottle of wine here. On the food front, there is real quality with Jamón ibérico hams to savour as well as cheeses from France, Spain and Italy. Their creative salads and Basque pinxos are popular as well as their anchovy or spinach tostas. Their specialities include Steak tartare and Tuna tartare too! Expect to pay around 20€ a head for dinner here. Clean and rustic yet modern interior with pleasant and relaxing terrace outside. Open everyday from 19h to 01.00h.

shopping

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 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 near the Mercado Central. You will find plenty of T-shirts, mugs, jeans, musical instruments, toys, fashion accessories, posters, postcards... 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. 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

On the whole, the Carmen clothes shops are more alternative. The Colón stores tend to be high street names.

‘24/7 VALENCIA IS THE FAVOURITE OF LOCALS, EXPATS AND VISITORS’

ʻLIKEʼ US ON Zona Canovas

24/7 Valencia

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 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!

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

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

Discos Amsterdam Nuevo Centro Avenida PÍO XII, 2-4-6, Local 80 Tel: 96 348 39 65 www.discosamsterdam.tk R´n´B, Reggae, psychedelia, garage, rockabilly, metal, noise, blues, alternative,

JULY - AUGUST 12

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! Good value books. Leolo Libreria infantile y juvenile internacional C/ Turia, 50 Tel: 96 3 15 40 24 ww.librerialeolo.com This international bookshop and toyshop for children aged 0 - 16 years is located in the neighborhood of the Botanical Gardens (Botánico), in the lively calle Turia. Rana Books Av. Reino de Valencia, 15 46005 Valencia, Spain Tel: +34 96 332 81 28 www.ranabooks.es New bookshop with friendly and experienced staff, books and games for learning English, teaching area and café-bar too. 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

Orange Bikes C/ Guillem Sorolla, 1 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. 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

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

Version Original (Zona Carmen) C/ Turia, 26 Tel: 96 338 08 55 www.version-original.es 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.

JULY - AUGUST 12 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS HAIR SALON

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

El Atelier C/ Navarra 7 (Zona Mercado de Abastos) Tel. 96 072 3470 www.el-atelier.es Hair salon in the city offers a cosy, friendly environment, the latest trends in hair styling; make up, handmade jewellery, vintage clothing, accessories and affordable art. English/ Spanish speaking hairdresser. Open Mon - Sat. HEALTH

Pilates Classes Movil: 687605722 Personal Trainers specialising in Pilates techniques for single or double classes. Reformer in our studio or at your home. Marta & Mike. Shiatsu Vale 653 749 044 Relax with a Zen massagewww.shiatsuvale.com 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

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 INTERCAMBIO / QUIZ

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... Radio City ( C/ Santa Teresa, 19 / Tel: 96 39 41 51 English Thursdays @20:00h - 23:00h... 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 Tuesdays @20.30h - 22.30h INTERPRETER, TRANSLATOR, TEACHER

London born, Valencia based Interpreter with international experience (Brussels Seafood Expo 2012). Native English speaker. Fluent English, French and Spanish. B.A. in English & Masters in Education. 18 years English teaching experience in England, Czech Republic, Italy & Spain including British Council. Experience at all levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, First Certificate, G.C.S.E and ‘A’ level. Translations from Spanish to English, French to English. Available for private English classes at all levels, conversation classes, translations and Interpreter work. Contact: 650 639 177. Email: ed@24-7valencia.com LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

English Classes Experienced teacher and teacher trainer. Business, general and conversational English. Recommended. All levels. Tel: 617 850 700.

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 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. 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

C/ Doctor Modesto Cogollos 6 y 8, Valencia 46021. 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 Dehesa de Santa Maria (Gran Via, 76) English-Spanish exchange night / Wednesdays@20.00h 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...

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.

‘24/7 VALENCIA IS THE FAVOURITE OF LOCALS, EXPATS AND VISITORS’

ʻLIKEʼ US ON

24/7 Valencia

www.thisisvalencia.com info@thisisvalencia.com We have a relocation and property service. Flats, houses and chalets for sale and to rent within a 30km radius of the city. Let us know what you are looking for, chances are we will already have something to suit on our books - but if we don’t we’ll find it for you. Valencia Property Tel: 96 166 28 92 www.valencia-property.com www.houses-for-sale-in-spain.net information@valencia-property.com Finding you more than just a home in Valencia. Get the lifestyle information too.

JULY - AUGUST 12

available on the world wide web. see local, national & international recommendations for 24/7 valencia on our website.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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. LAUNDRETTE

terapiados Centro de Psicología y Terapia Gestalt C/ Juan Llorens, 44, 1A (Valencia) In La Canyada (Paterna): Calle 301, 26 Tel: 96 305 60 65 Site: http://terapiados.net Email: terapiados@terapiados.net (David and Jeffrey). Psychology and Gestalt therapy consultation. SPAINSBURYS

Plaza Jaime Roig 1, Calle Marc Corneli, 46160 LLIRIA, Spain Tel: 96 279 3142 Mon –Fri 9.30 am – 16.00h/ Sat 10.30 am – 14.30 h www.spainsburys.com Email: info@spainsburys.com “British supermarket with a touch of Irish. Supermercado británico con un toque de irlanda.”

The CV35; the online english speaking community around Valencia! Do you want to meet more people in and around Valencia? Maybe you have a business you want to promote, or maybe you're just looking to meet like-minded English speakers? Visit our blog at www.thecv35. com or come and join our lively Facebook community at www.facebook.com/thecv35 to share articles, news, hints, tips and some moral support for expats. Come and join us!

TATTOO SHOPS

X TATTOO C/ Quart, 48 Tel: 96 391 40 65 TRANSLATION SERVICES

La Tomatina 29 Agosto The L@undry Stop C/ Baja, 17 Tel: 96 391 35 28, 687 255 275 Open daily 09.30h ‘till 22.00h! (Sat&Sun: 14.30h ‘till 22.00h). Valencia’s first cyber Laundromat/Laundrette! The L@undry Stop is a different place where you can surf the web, chill with a drink or read a book while your clothes get washed. Washing 5€, Drying 3€, Soap .50€, Internet .50€/20 min. . PRoperty

For Sale Totally renovated 75m top-floor flat with 15m private terrace right in the heart of Ruzafa and very near the train station. Parquet floor, air con, central heating and completely new bathroom and kitchen. No lift at present. Offers around 159,000 euros. For further info/viewing please contact Rachel on racheldunworth@ hotmail.com or 696 714 004. This is Valencia Tel: 622 230 597

Glokalize Language services info@glokalize.com www.glokalize.com Tel-Fax: 963267303 Mov: 630572355 VALENCIA WEBSITES

La Tomatina with thisisvalencia thisisvalencia's fantastic full day tour leaves at 07:30am from Valencia to the heart of the fight in Buñol and then showers, lunch (and lots of booze) and swim in the country with a lovely crowd of people from all corners of the globe, Full details on http://thisisvalencia.com/latomatina2012.html www.thisisvalencia.com thisisvalencia.com is the finest independent guide to the city and beyond with a wealth of information about the city and countryside of Valencia, exclusive interviews, updates, blog, forum and more! Recommended by ‘The Times’ and ‘Lonely Planet’. www.valenciawebtv.com Tel: 672 238 015 info@valenciawebtv.com Valencia Web TV is a travel and cooking channel webpage.

www.247valencia.com valencia’s latest website! we now have each month’s entire edition of 24/7 valencia magazine

34 twentyfoursevenvalencia

SUMMERTIME IN VALENCIA

twentyfoursevenvalencia 35

All photos: Tanaka ÂŠ 24/7 Valencia 2012. Check his website www.tanaka-clan.com

36 twentyfoursevenvalencia

THE STONE ROSES IN VALENCIA 1989

twentyfoursevenvalencia 37

24/7 Valencia resident professional photographer Kaiko is one of Spain's best known music photographers. He was present at The Stones Roses’ legendary Valencia concert at ‛Barraca’ in 1989 and we are privileged to share this exclusive collection of unpublished photographs for the first time! We dedicate this collection to all of our readers and to The Stone Roses and wish them well for their FIB 12 concert.

38 twentyfoursevenvalencia

Plaza de la Virgen

Mateo Sanchis www.flickr.com/eme_minuscula

Summer nights

Live forever

Calle Caballeros

EnergĂas

twentyfoursevenvalencia 39

Las Princesas

Luz

La Victoria

Going to get married...

Life

ÂĄLevante es feliz!

The night is young

La noche es joven

Perspectives

Psychedelia@Pinball

Mundos

East & West All photos Mateo Sanchis ÂŠ 24/7 Valencia 2012

40 twentyfoursevenvalencia

COMMENT

NERO’S FIDDLE President Rajoy enjoys the Euro 2012 football final while Valencia burns...

This June was one of the hottest on record, and on one of the hottest days at the end of said month it began to snow in Valencia. The sky was strangely overcast yet the heat oppressive, and as I travelled around the city the little white flakes were fluttering down all around. As I stopped for a drink on a terrace, I inspected the strange precipitation falling on the table more closely and saw the veins of leaves in them. These were not snowflakes; it was ash from a massive forest fire that had begun 40 km away near a nuclear power plant. When I arrived home, I checked the Internet and saw satellite images of the gigantic plume of smoke emanating southwest of Valencia and casting a reddish shadow over the city. But the thing that amazed me about this tragic environmental disaster was the citizens’ reaction to it. A few moaned about the ash on their cars, others complained they couldn’t go to sunbathe on the beach (the sun was by now a faint pinkish ball choked out by a billowing column several miles across). But the big topic on everyone’s tongue was the Euro Cup football final. As towns ever nearer to the city were being evacuated, people in the city itself continued their lives unfazed, enraptured by the possibility of 11 compatriots winning another sporting trophy. And suddenly the penny dropped – after well Article © 2012 24/7 Valencia

over a decade in this city and two in Spain, I finally understood something that has always perplexed and sometimes irritated me about Mediterranean peoples. If you have read this far, I presume you are one of the educated and informed minority in this city, in which case you may think that the title of this article is an inaccurate myth – that Nero was nonchalantly playing his lyre as Rome burned. However, the fiddle I’m referring to in the title is another one – the belief that the emperor began the fire himself in order to clear grounds for a new palatial complex. Several months before the Dantesque fire began to sweep through this region, the Valencia regional government made moves to change the law regarding land devastated by forest fires. Originally, the law stated that land could not be built upon for 30 years after a fire. The intention of this older law was to stop speculators taking advantage of fires to make a huge profit by intentionally burning land they had bought on the cheap, a practice many suspect to have been rife in the Aznar years, particularly in this region. (Aznar, a former president of Spain, changed the law to make it far easier to build on land classified as agricultural beforehand, thus feeding the gigantic property and credit bubble that has led Spain to be far more shafted and unprepared for the global recession than most developed countries).

Over the last two decades, Valencia has become rather synonymous with political corruption in Spain amid a generalized, growing belief that the judicial system is much politicized (many of the country’s most important judges began their careers under Franco). The region’s leaders are constantly in the news and the courts for all the wrong reasons (continual accusations of massive embezzlement of public money and influence peddling), and though no charges ever seem to stick, the evidence of misuse of public money is there for all to see: an airport with no planes, outlandish buildings with overshot budgets, an inexplicable and expensive Formula 1 circuit that causes havoc for months every summer, unfinished or unused government buildings and projects, etc. A plan for fire prevention has been pending approval since 2007, but the regional government hasn’t wanted to cough up the forecast yearly budget of 95 million euros this would require (to compare: two days of Formula 1 in the city costs 300 million euros). And yet the regional government continues to win landslide elections consistently, which is something that has always baffled me – until now. As I write this article, dusk is falling and with it the ash from what is perhaps the most terrible environmental disaster ever to strike this region (there are now three fires raging as I write). Meanwhile, my neighbours are cheering and letting off fireworks for the goals scored by 11 young millionaires thousands of miles away. Even the regional public TV is giving plenty of time to the big football match. As the sun sinks like a blood orange screened by the smoke, the Nero complex of Mediterranean peoples has suddenly become clearer than ever to me. Prince Felipe made a speech today, giving encouraging words about the Euro Cup final, with not a word about the fact that the Valencia province could become mostly parched desert over the next few days. As I write, the president of the nation is on TV, sitting in the football stadium and cheering them on (meanwhile, Obama is visiting Colorado in the aftermath of a much smaller fire).

twentyfoursevenvalencia 41

COMMENT

Ironically, he may be doing so precisely to earn public support in a country where politicians are expected to have the party animal gene. I remember the Mediterranean Euro-parliamentarians getting up and dancing like an ungainly pack of morons, to the incredulity of their northern European colleagues in the Parliament, when Juanes played a song there, knowing full well that their voters back home expect this behaviour of them if they are not to be viewed as nerds. On the Internet, I can also see that the Spanish media is far more interested in the football match than the fires. In all countries there are the kinds of people who only worry about fires when it is their own house burning down or that of someone dear, but it seems to me now that in Spain this attitude is more socially and nationally ingrained. Many in Spain talk of civil rights in the first person and civil duties in the third. Here’s another example. Once a week, there is a market on my street that leaves the road so full of rubbish that you literally have to wade through it up to your knees. While doing just that recently, I mentioned this to one of the street vendors who had just spent hours nonchalantly throwing cardboard boxes and plastic wrapping from his stall onto the road, ignoring the large container bin right next to him. He replied completely innocently, “Yes, they should send more street cleaners,” shaking his head in disgust at ‘them’.

sparks in a natural park,” but “Others have the duty to protect the forest against fires,” as if the right and the duty were unrelated. It is now clear that the Spanish government’s most unpopular decisions such as the European bailout and price hikes for medicine have been taken to coincide with the Euro Cup. This is perhaps no surprise, but the level to which a few football matches can blind people to their dreadful reality has now reached a point of self-delusion and mass hypnosis I could never have suspected. A Valencian friend of mine recently tried to convince me that Spain needs something to lift its spirits in these grim economic times, so that taking a big interest in the soccer tournament is no bad thing. I conceded the point, but this was before the apocalyptic fires began to rage through the region. I now realise that there is a time for partying and a time for more serious matters, and that the famous Mediterranean fiesta is in fact seen by many natives as a necessary diversion from their crude reality, a way of convincing themselves that everything is fine while Rome burns. A few corrupt, ignorant fascists are no real threat to democracy – the real threat comes when the majority of people allow

them to govern. And panem et circenses is a policy far easier for governments to apply in a country where the word fiesta is seen as both a people’s right and a government’s duty, whether this means goading bulls around a village or having Formula 1 cars roar around a city. The match has now just finished as I write; the massive forest fires have not. The smell of forests burning all around the city is now being masked by that of gunpowder as people set off fireworks and cheer in the street. But tomorrow and for years to come it will be the smell of scorched earth that prevails in Valencia, both literally and figuratively. We will need far more fiestas and fireworks to mask the rising stench. And so we will keep paying, cheering and voting for the fiddlers. El Gazza

Perhaps this attitude exists because the change from dictatorship to democracy was so recent here and involved the fascists themselves who were never defeated, with the result that a certain level of understanding as to how democracy works on a daily, social basis has yet to be taken on board. While many people in Spain are quick to say “I have the right,” (even when, in fact, this is not even true), seldom does one hear people say, “They (others) have the right”. And vice versa, with the word “duty” replacing “right”. They may well be thinking: “I have the right to have an open-air barbecue where I like, burn dead wood and leaves at the height of summer or work with Article © 2012 24/7 Valencia

42 twentyfoursevenvalencia

VALENCIA WORLD and Montjuic Barcelona, respectively. Their younger brother George, who now lives in Waterloo, Canada, encouraged me to investigate. Local Spanish authorities and media also took an interest, and the ceremony at Cervera was presided over by the mayor as well as local press, and I was invited to explain the story briefly and read in English and Catalan the traditional tribute to the fallen by Laurence Binyon:

BOB YAREHAM What brought to you Valencia and has it changed much since 1981? I arrived in Valencia in 1981, after two years in Italy and a summer in Yugoslavia pursuing the most beautiful woman I’d ever met. Having learned how to pronounce her name, I made her my wife, despite her objections. We now have three Spanglish sons and are living happily ever after. When I came to Spain, democracy was still a debatable idea, people were much shorter and practically no English teacher was legal due to pre-EU protectionism. I actually had to bribe a civil servant (5,000 pesetas) to get married at the time. In the 30-plus years that I’ve been here, I have witnessed the enthusiasm of a new democracy turn into cynicism and despondency, largely due to the emergence of a political class of parasites and selfseekers. Tell us about your travels around Spain. For many years I have travelled Spain researching old battlefields, Commonwealth War Graves sites (there are 19 in Spain) and locations where more than 600 English language films have been made. But the most moving experience for me was when I participated in a remembrance service after researching two CWGC sites in Catalonia. John and Charles Hill, who both died in Catalonia in May 1941, are buried in the municipal cemeteries of Cervera, Lleida,

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.” Describe a typical working day. A good bowel movement is usually the highlight. It mostly goes downhill from then on. Seriously, I earn my living as an English teacher and my typical day consists of teaching as many classes as I can (I’m selfemployed) and then washing up, making meals, shopping, cleaning, satisfying my wife and trying to convince my sons that they should study, even though, as they quite rightly point out, it would be a lot easier to be a politician or banker or participate in Big Brother. At night I lie awake and contemplate the crisis of values that we are experiencing in the 21st century. Tell us about your books. I have published two paper books through publishers, and found it a frustrating, pointless exercise, where non-writers try to tell you how to write, but very slowly. Now with Kindle / Amazon e-books, anybody can publish a book, literally in 20 minutes, and then the people decide what the people want. English Expects is a series of essays about etymology and misogyny, the follow-up to English Beauty, which nobody bought, either, whereas Classical Classwork seeks to promote the use of classical music in the TEFL classroom. Lemmings spring to mind. Death and Glory details my experiences trudging across the battlefields and cemeteries of northern Europe and Spain, whereas VIPs: Valencian International People is a profile of my 100 favourite

Valencians (living and dead, totally ignoring the seat-warming parasites who appear in the newspapers every day). You can find my books by typing in my name at Amazon. I have also published a book called English Beauty, a compilation of my columns for Costa Blanca News and a methodology book about using scenes from films in the TEFL classroom that somebody had the brilliant idea to publish in German, a language I don’t speak. What is the ‘Silver Screen’ project? www.silver-screen-spain.com is an attempt to exploit the emerging trend of set-jetting, and to highlight some of the fascinating locations where more than 600 English language films have been made. It is also a research and educational project, encouraging students to speak to their parents and grandparents about some of the films that were revolutionary experiences for thousands of Spaniards suffering in post-war Spain. For example, when David Niven made Around the World in 80 Days, the bullfight scene shot at Chinchón employed 15,000 local people, in other words, everybody for miles around. For some years now I have used my holidays to travel the country visiting these locations and meeting people who appeared as extras; it keeps me off the beach, where I would only embarrass myself. Forty years of Franco made Spain a very dull country, and these films had a revolutionary effect on many small villages, where nothing much had happened before, and often since. Katherine Hepburn spent a summer making The Trojan Women in the tiny village of Atienza in Guadalajara, Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn transformed Artajona in Navarra into Nottingham in Robin and Marian. The villagers of Candilichera, Soria, couldn’t believe their luck when MGM offered to pay them the two years’ harvest to use their land for filming the scenes at Varykino in Doctor Zhivago. Mind you, the money wasn’t spread evenly, and on visiting the village some inhabitants remembered that while some landowners were able to buy a flat in Soria with the money, others got nothing. Interview by Owl Article © 2012 24/7 Valencia

twentyfoursevenvalencia 43

WOMAN

I am not usually one for a serious rant on these pages, most of the regular readers will know that I am more than happy to wax lyrical about shoes, clothes, partying, concerts, food, frivolities and my general mishaps and misfortunes, but as this magazine goes to press, there is a very serious issue affecting our beautiful Valencia Community and it is breaking my heart. It is now the 3rd of July as I write my column and I can't help but address the raging forest fires that are still burning in the hills above the City and have already destroyed over 50,000 hectares of land, including homes and vast expanses of vineyards and orange groves. Shockingly enough, the International Press has barely given the situation any coverage at all, preferring to lend their column inches to the Spanish victory in the Euro 2012 final. I by no means wish to undermine this piece of news, it is obviously a huge triumph not just for Spanish football but also for Spain as a country, and it is a relief for the population to have something else to concentrate on other than unemployment, debt and depression, to come together and enjoy watching Spain's strongest team ever play their way to the final and regain a little bit of their dignity lost in the past few years during the recession. However, it would have been nice for just one of the players to send their regards and well wishes to Valencia after the match. Just sayin'.

in the world that we are planning, and planning far ahead at that! Eek!

Poor Iniesta has been shown up all over the social networks as a rumour spread that he was to donate his €300,000 cash prize to the families that had lost their homes – I am sure that was an embarrassing 'promise' to have to 'take back'... I am sure his PR were having a meltdown. “No, I don't know where that came from...,” he mumbled on his return to Spain with very shifty eyes indeed. Not wanting to depress the pants off you all, dear readers, as usual I say ciao for now for the Summer. Unfortunately, I have been a bit of an idiot and taken my holidays super early in the season so my Summer is essentially, well, over! I will be working, still at The Bank (got to add in the still, and a Thank You to someone up there, too, in this current climate – knocking wood as I mention I even have a job!!) as you know, all the way through July and August, unlike most people I know, who have wisely taken a fortnight off during the hotter months of the year. Luckily for me, the days are long and I don't leave the office too late, so a few weekend escapades may be on the cards over the coming weeks. I haven't been anywhere exotic on my vay-kays this time, I'm saving my pennies for a big trip FAR FAR AWAY at the end of year, but I'll keep you posted on that subject when we're back in September. I can let you know that I am So So Excited it may possibly be the best girlie holiday

I stuck around VLC, saw some Formula 1 buddies over for the race, cheered for Alonso with the best of them (though I have The Biggest Crush on Button imaginable, and I can assure you, up close he is more of a dish than you can ever imagine) watched some football in noisy, sweaty and testosterone-infused bars, and made the most of the sweltering days and breezy evenings. I became such a beach bum I think I may be getting some serious post-holiday blues back at my desk. I have enjoyed the beach so, so much, I can't help thinking sometimes that we live in one the best cities in the world – not many can boast a coastline so clean and so vast, pebble-free and mostly quiet, especially just over the dunes between the Albufera – that lovely peaceful lake and the stretch of white sand that is La Devesa and the like around El Saler. I am now in dire need of a good beach read, having devoured four books in two weeks, confusing myself immensely as I skipped from First World War London in one book to Second World War Germany in the next, but it’s nice sometimes to feel a bit more knowledgeable about the not-sodistant past, is it not? Even if it is fiction... I now need to get one of those light, aluminium folding chairs so I can read my novels without getting cramp in my elbows. There is no comfortable position to lie, book in hand, on a towel. There really isn't. I am now tanned enough anyway – don't worry, I always wear factor 50 – to look suitably festival-y for the season in my July sales purchases. Yes, I am one of those crazy shoppers who likes to go on the first day the -50% signs come up, and this year it was well worth it. I am kitted out and ready for whatever July and August have to bring. Even if it is after work and on the weekends, but I am certainly not complaining, me! Happy Summer, friends and see you ever so soon! Anita Darling If you feel you'd like to volunteer to help with the aftermath of the fires that have affected Cortes del Pallás and Andilla areas, please – do not hesitate to give the Police a ring on this hotline: 902 222 292 to find out how you can help. Photo Mateo Sanchis. Article © 2012 24/7 Valencia

44 twentyfoursevenvalencia

COMPETITION! Win a return flight08for two* with 24/7 Valencia, courtesy of Ryanair. What is the capital of Mali? To enter join Facebook 24/7 Valencia with 'like' or 'me gusta' and then Email the correct answer with your full name and choice of destination to: ed@24-7valencia.com *(Taxes & extra charges not included)

29 52

55 49

46 17

www.thisisvalencia.com

20 42

52 53

PUBS, RESTAURANTS, CLUBS, HOSTELS, ACADEMIES... 01. JARDÍN DEL MAR 02. LA EDAD DE ORO 03. ANTIGUA MORELLANA . CAFÉ LISBOA . NATURALMENTE ECO 04. CAVA NEGRET . ZUME . L´ANTIGA BODEGUETA 05.ORANGE BIKES 06. KANDA BOOKSHOP . RAICES 07. LA FLAMA . LʼAPLEC 08. SAHARA 09. IL PICOLO 10. ECORGANIC 11. OBLIVIUM 12. LENGUAS VIVAS 13. SANT JAUME 14. DUB CLUB

15. LAB / LAB2. CAFÉ DE LAS HORAS 16. FINNEGANS/VINTARA 17. TERAPIADOS 18. SLAUGHTERHOUSE 28. JIMMY GLASS 19. RADIO CITY . GILDA . L@UNDRY STOP . PAPARAZZI . ANITA GIRO 20. ACCAPPÈLLA . NOU CARXOFA . LA GALERIA . ALANDALUS 21. KOKURA 29. CARMEN CLUB 22. VERSIÓN ORIGINAL (DVD) 30. UBIK CAFE 31. ST PATRICK´S 23. CARPE DIEM 24. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ 32. EL PEIX DAURAT 33. THE MUSIC BOX 25. LA PILARETA 26. EXCUSE ME? 34. DUBLIN HOUSE 35. REFUGIO 27. EL BOTIJO . PLOU I FA SOL 36. LOS PIKAPIEDRA 24/7 Valencia maps strictly copyright 24/7 Valencia © 2012 Map design: José Sendra

37. LAS LUNAS 38. JUANITA 39. O’HARA’S 40. BACCO DOC 41. BEER / OFF BROADWAY 42. PORTLAND ALE HOUSE

43. MAGAROTA 44. LA GÑOCCA DE LA TIA 45. DEHESA SANTA MARÍA 46. MANCINI 47. LA LOLA 48. MEDITERRANIART SOL I LLUNA 49. OCHO Y MEDIO . CAFÉ DEL MAR 50. EL ATELIER 51. SANTA COMPANYA 52. THAI GARDENS 53. A TASTE OF AMERICA 54. EL LOCO 55. EL PONY PISADOR © 2012 24/7 Valencia

twentyfoursevenvalencia 45

24/7 VALENCIA LIVE MUSIC & CLUBS AGENDA

J U LY J U LI O

2 0 12 2 012

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 1 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Ensemble La Seu (quartet, chamber music) 19.00h 8€. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. MONDAY / LUNES 2 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session del XIV Seminario Internacional de Jazz 22.30h Gratis. TUESDAY / MARTES 3 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session del XIV Seminario de Jazz 22.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: All Stars Meeting Sextet con Perico Sambeat y Jesús Santandreu (jazz) 21.30h 16€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Emilio Salazar, Angelito, Chicho y Arhon Barbero + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición. WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 4

es Duo con Santiago Peláez y Matt Baker 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Pon Top Sound (reggae) 23.00h Gratis. LA3: La1: Zombie Kids + MC Costa + Xharles + Rocket Crew / Oven: He Cosmos + Las Siamesas 1.30h. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Los Enemigos + Love of Lesbian 21.00h 25€ (Feria del Julio). WAH-WAH: Freedonia + Lemon (soul – funk) 22.00h 8€. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 7 BLACK NOTE: Patricia Roca (blues – jazz) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Jesús Aguilera y Su Gente (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Reggae Jam Session + DJ session 21.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Feedbacks + Bubblegum (power pop) 22.30h 10€ / 15€. EXCUSE ME?: Dioni Sánchez + H4L9000 24.00h. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. LA3: Space Elephants + Xharles / Hipsters 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Amaral + Cyan 21.00h 25€ (Feria del Julio). WAHWAH: Second Coming (tribute a Police) 23.00h 7€.

FIB FESTIVAL (Benicàssim): Florence + the Machine + At the Drive-In + Horrors + Example + Pony Bravo + Los Tiki Phantoms + De La Soul + Bat for Lashes + Dave Clarke + Kurt Vile & the Violators + Yuksek + Lisa Hannigan + TUYA + Chin Yi + Arveene & Misk + …1 Day: 75€ / 2 Day Bono: 110€ / 3 Day Bono: 135€ / 4 Day Bono: 165€ CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Kallardó con Rafael Vargas ‘El Chino’, Miguel Pérez, Cristina Simón y El Pepe (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Reggae Thursdays con Slowly Man & Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis. PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Sala Iturbi): Concha Buika 22.00h 36€ y 27€ (Valencia Jazz Festival). RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Pitingo 22.00h 25€ (Feria del Julio). WAH-WAH: Mateo Moreno Más Band + El Chamyo (rock) 22.30h 10€. FRIDAY / VIERNES 13

JIMMY GLASS: Arturo Serra Quartet (tributo a Bobby Hutcherson, jazz) 21.30h 11€ Aforo Limitado. PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Sala Iturbi): Eliane Elias 22.00h 30€ y 23€ (Valencia Jazz Festival). RADIO CITY: Kallardo con Rafael Vargas ‘El Chino’, Miguel Pérez, Pepe Pérez y Dani de Francisco + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición. WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 11

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 14

PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Sala Iturbi): Sedajazz Big Band 22.00h 15€ y 12€ (Valencia Jazz Festival). JARDINES

FIB Festival (Benicàssim): Stone Roses + Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds + Crystal Castles + Jessie J +

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: José ‘El Metralla’, Tomás de los Cariño y Ricardo Bustamente (flamenco) 20.00h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Joan Vallès (duo, canción francesa) 19.00h 9€.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 5

MONDAY / LUNES 9

BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll (rock) 23.30h 4€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Esther Garcés, Johnny Amador, Juan Carlos Mendoza y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session del XIV Seminario Internacional de Jazz 22.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Aruán Ortiz & Raynald Colom Duo (jazz) 21.30h 10€ Aforo Limitado.

RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Lizana, Tomás de los Cariño, Juan de Pilar y Enrique Sevilla (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: CavaDret 4€ / Sr. Varo Gratis. EL LOCO: Airbag + Banda del Foro (punk – power pop) 22.30h 10€ (anticipada) / 15€ (taquilla). EXCUSE ME?: Finger + Tetsuo + Delastep live + Replicant 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Jazz

THURSDAY / JUEVES 12

FIB FESTIVAL (Benicàssim): Bob Dylan + Bombay Bicycle Club + Chase & Status + Maccabees + Miles Kane + Disappears + Katy B + Little Dragon + SebastiAn + Jero Romero + Oscar Mulero + La Habitación Roja + Klaus & Kinski + Arp Attack + Viktor Flores + Django Django + Zola Jesus + Timber Timbre + Joe Crepúsculo + Virginia Día + Smart + Los Hermanos Pizarro + Sons Phonetic + … BLACK NOTE: Bar Blues Band + Kurt Buschmann + DJ Quique Lledó (blues desde Alemania) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Sangre de Cebolla con Isabel Julve, Julia Gimeno, Rosa Sanz, Kike Naval y Víctor Guadiana (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Rufus en concierto (blues – rock ‘n’ roll) + DJ session 22.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Cuborama con Midnight + … 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Piano Trio Session con Albert Palau, Alex Cesarini y Miquel Asensio (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. LA3: Les Castizos + Cebrián / Alex Font 1.30h. JARDINES VIVEROS: Hombres G 22.00h 27€ (Feria del Julio).

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 8

CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session del XIV Seminario Internacional de Jazz 22.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 6

VIVEROS: George Benson 22.00h 40€ (Feria del Julio).

TUESDAY / MARTES 10

46 twentyfoursevenvalencia

24/7 VALENCIA LIVE MUSIC & CLUBS AGENDA School of Seven Bells + Delorentos + Dizzee Rascal + Maverick Sabre + Buzzcocks + Robyn Hitchcock & Venus 3 + Shit Robot + Department S + Damian Schwartz + Modulok + Getatchew Mekurya + The Ex + Matmos + New Raemon + Ham Sandwich + Blanca dB + Don Gonzalo + Kidd Ross + Ligers + … BLACK NOTE: John Scott (rock) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Sangre de Cebolla con Isabel Julve, Julia Gimeno, Rosa Sanz, Kike Naval y Víctor Guadiana (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Bandits en concierto (ska) + Miquel Injection & Saul 22.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Beatamax con Jupiter Lion DJs 24.00h. JUANITA: Kungfu-Ras (reggae desde Jamaica) 23.00h Gratis. LA3: Wilor + Xharles / La Lupa Showcase 1.30h. PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Sala Iturbi): Chucho Valdés 22.00h 36€ y 27€ (Valencia Jazz Festival). RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Los Suaves + La Fuga 21.00h 18€ (Feria del Julio). WAH-WAH: Supermosca + Someone Elses (indie) 22.30h 8€.

Gratis (Valencia Jazz Festival). RADIO CITY: Tomás González de los Cariño, Juan de Pilar, Kike Sevilla y María Linzana + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

10€. EXCUSE ME?: Mr. Robotto 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis.

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 18

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Lidón Patiño, Angélica Leyva y ... (flamenco) 20.00h.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 15

BLACK NOTE: Jah Macetas + DJ Richard McKenzie (reggae) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Lidón Patiño, Angélica Leyva y ... (flamenco) 23.30h. COSTA DE FUEGO FESTIVAL (Benicàssim): Guns ‘n’ Roses + Satyricon + Barón Rojo + War Cry + Vita Imana + … 18.30h 42€ / 2 Day Bono 80€. DUB CLUB: Electric Day! con Ochan + Finger + Otis Jackson & Kristina 23.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Delta Saints + Go! Freaks (rock ‘n’ roll) 22.30h 12€ / 15€. EXCUSE ME?: Club de Perras Swag Nites 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Piano Duo Session con Albert Sanz y Ramón Cardo (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado). JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Chambao 22.00h 22€ (Feria del Julio).

FIB Festival (Benicàssim): New Order + David Guetta + Ed Sheeran + Vaccines + Cooper + Secret Society + La Casa Azul + Little Boots + Agoria presents Forms + Stevie Jackson + Spector + Maya Jane Coles + Crookes + Juanita y Los Feos + Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs + Antlers + Howler + Todd Terje + Aldo Linares + Thee Brandy Hips + Two PIAS DJs + ... CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Sangre de Cebolla con Isabel Julve, Julia Gimeno, Rosa Sanz, Kike Naval y Víctor Guadiana (flamenco) 20.00h. PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Sala Iturbi): Terri Lyne Carrington’s Mosiac Project con Dianne Reeves 22.00h 30€ y 23€ (Valencia Jazz Festival). RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Rubén Blades 22.00h 30€ (Feria del Julio). MONDAY / LUNES 16 PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Sala Iturbi): Miles Smiles (tributo a Miles Davis) con Wallace Roney 22.00h 30€ y 23€ (Valencia Jazz Festival). TUESDAY / MARTES 17 PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Jardines del Palau): Lizz Wright & Raul Midón 22.00h

JIMMY GLASS: Jerry González / Javier Colina Trio (jazz) 21.30h 15€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h. JARDINES VIVEROS: Macaco + Julieta Venegas 22.00h 18€ (Feria del Julio). THURSDAY / JUEVES 19 BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll (rock) 23.30h 4€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Lidón Patiño, Angélica Leyva y ... (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Reggae Thursdays con Slowly Man & Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Vetusta Morla + Zoé 21.00h 25€ (Feria del Julio). FRIDAY / VIERNES 20

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 21 BLACK NOTE: Three Pack (jazz – rock) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Carlos Ruiz, Juanma Maya, Juan de Pilar, El Piraña y Óscar de Manuel (flamenco) 23.30h. COSTA DE FUEGO FESTIVAL (Benicàssim): Marilyn Manson + Nightwish + In Flames + Opeth +Dünedain + … 18.30h 42€ / 2 Day Bono 80€. DUB CLUB: Reggae Jam Session + DJ session 21.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Los Espeluzznantes + Los Glurps!! + Wau y Los Arrrghs!!! (garage – punk) 22.30h

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 22

MONDAY / LUNES 23 BLACK NOTE: Tonky Jam + Thomas Troussier (Open Jam Session) 23.30h Gratis. TUESDAY / MARTES 24 RADIO CITY: Alba Diza, Manuel Heredia y Leo Molina + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición. WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 25 JIMMY GLASS: Nicole Henry Quintet (jazz, vocal) 21.30h 14€ Aforo Limitado. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. THURSDAY / JUEVES 26 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Celia Romero, Manuel Serena, Tomás de los Cariño y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Reggae con Slowly Man & Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Elefunk (funk) 23.00h 10€. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.00h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 27 BLACK NOTE: Last Vivos y su Fabuloso R&B + DJ Quique Lledó (R&B) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel Fernández, Cristina Simón y Manuel Reyes (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Concierto 22.00h + Fiesta Ye-Ye con Duo Santiamén 23.30h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Bloody Mir di Namedk + Sais 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Piano Duo Session con Pau Ortolá y Paul Evans (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. LOW COST FESTIVAL (Benidorm): Suede + Sounds + 2ManyDJs (DJ set) + Whip Is Tropical + … 3 Day bono desde 55€ / 1 Day desde 35€. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 28 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Lucila Duarte, David

twentyfoursevenvalencia 47

24/7 VALENCIA LIVE MUSIC & CLUBS AGENDA Muñiz, Juan Pilar y El Piraña (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Fiesta Presentación Carpa Juanita en Rototom 23.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Los Explosivos (garage –punk desde México) 23.00h 10€. EXCUSE ME?: DiskoBiskuits con L’Enfant Terrible + H4L9000 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. LOW COST FESTIVAL (Benidorm): Placebo + Fanfarlo + Citizens! + Etienne de Crecy + … 18.30h 3 Day bono 55€ / 1 Day 35€. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. SUNDAY / DOMINGO 29 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel Serena, Amaro Carmona, Manuel Reyes y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 20.00h. LOW COST FESTIVAL (Benidorm): Kasabian + Vetusta Morla + Kakkmaddafakka + Le Corps Mince de Françoise + … 18.30h 3 Day bono 55€ / 1 Day 35€. TUESDAY / MARTES 31 RADIO CITY: Javier Calderón, Ricardo Esteve, El Piraña y Yoli López + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

AUGUST AGOSTO

2012 2012

Gratis. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 4 ARENAL SOUND (Burriana): Two Door Cinema Club + Felix Da Housecat + Los Campesinos! + Lori Meyers + Kakkmaddafakka + Cat People + Niños Mutantes + … 18.00h 4 Day Bono 35€ / 62.50€. DUB CLUB: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. SUNDAY / DOMINGO 5 ARENAL SOUND (Burriana): Tings Tings + Wombats + Digitalism + Clap Your Hands Say Yeah + Corizonas + La Pegatina +Sr Chinarro + Mumbai Science + … 18.00h 4 Day Bono 35€ / 62.50€. THURSDAY / JUEVES 9 DUB CLUB: Reggae con Slowly Man & Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 10 DUB CLUB: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 11 DUB CLUB: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis.

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 1

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 15

EL LOCO: New York Ska Jazz Ensemble (funk – soul – jazz desde EEUU) 22.30h. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis.

ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Pre-festival concerts con Pablo Moses + Linval Thompson + Mighty Diamonds (reggae) 21.00h Gratis.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 2

THURSDAY / JUEVES 16

ARENAL SOUND (Burriana): Metronomy + Crystal Fighters + Love of Lesbian + Second +Zombie Kids + El Columpio Asesino + Zahara … 14.00h 4 Day Bono 35€ / 62.50€. DUB CLUB: Reggae Thursdays con Slowly Man & Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis.

DUB CLUB / JUANITA: Carpa Juanita en Rototom Sunsplash. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Derrick Morgan + Beres Hammond + Sly & Robbie w/ Ernest Ranglin & Monty Alexander + Morgan Heritage + … (reggae) 20.00h 30€ / 35€ (day) hasta 175€ / 210€ (week).

FRIDAY / VIERNES 3 ARENAL SOUND (Burriana): Kaiser Chiefs + Crookers + Sounds + Supersubmarina + Monarchy + Cyberpunkers + Sidonie + DJ Amable + … 18.00h 4 Day Bono 35€ / 62.50€. DUB CLUB: DJ Session 23.00h

FRIDAY / VIERNES 17 DUB CLUB / JUANITA: Carpa Juanita en Rototom Sunsplash. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Tanya Stephens + Michael Rose + Alborosie &

Friends + Blackboard Jungle + … (reggae) 20.00h 30€ / 35€ (day). SATURDAY / SÁBADO 18 DUB CLUB / JUANITA: Carpa Juanita en Rototom Sunsplash. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Giuliano Palma & Bluebeaters + Raging Fyah + Freddie McGregor + Marcia Griffiths w/ Kymani Marley & Andrew Tosh + Word Sound & Power w/ Sista Aisha + … (reggae) 20.00h 30€ / 35€ (day). SUNDAY / DOMINGO 19 DUB CLUB / JUANITA: Carpa Juanita en Rototom Sunsplash. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Muchachito Bombo Infierno + Barrington Levy + Steel Pulse + … 20.00h 30€ / 35€ (day). MONDAY / LUNES 20 DUB CLUB / JUANITA: Carpa Juanita en Rototom Sunsplash. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Congos + Max Romeo + Cultura Profética + Beenie Man + Iration Steppers + … (reggae) 20.00h 30€ / 35€ (day). TUESDAY / MARTES 21 DUB CLUB / JUANITA: Carpa Juanita en Rototom Sunsplash. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Johnny Osbourne + C-Sharp + Calle 13 + Tarrus Riley w/Dean Frazer + Clive Chin + … 20.00h 30€ / 35€ (day). WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 22 DUB CLUB / JUANITA: Carpa Juanita en Rototom Sunsplash. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH (Benicàssim): Wailing Souls + Obrint- Pas + Jah Shaka + Zion Train + Alpha Blondy + Bass Odyssey + … (reggae) 20.00h 30€ / 35€ (day) THURSAY / JUEVES 30 DUB CLUB: Reggae con Slowly Man & Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 31 DUB CLUB: Fiest Despedida Carpa Juanita 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. © 24/7 Valencia 2012

THIS IS AN UPMARKET AND WELCOMING WINE-BAR WITH A SUPERB SELECTION OF WINES AND TASTY MEDITERRANEAN DISHES. NEAR TORRES DE SERRANOS.

SUPERB CAFE BAR WITH RETRO DESIGN AND MEALS. OFF C/ SAN VICENTE & JUST 3 MINUTES WALK FROM PL. AYUNTAMIENTO & PL. REINA. FRIENDLY OWNER

Quality Mediterranean restaurant in an emblematic square in the historic centre. Recommended in the Michelin guide 2009/2010 Meat dishes, Rice dishes, Fish dishes, Foie and chocolate desserts are all specialities Expect to pay between 30-50 euros Warm interior and good service Jazz music soundtrack 13.00h -16.00h/ 20.00h -24.00h Open everyday