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LA PARRILLITA ARGENTINA C/ Salamanca, 7 (Zona Canovas) Tel: 677 693 785 www.laparrillitaargentina.com - Argentinean Grill

We've opened a new Maria Mandiles!!! ...Just next to the Palacio de la Generalitat in the heart of Valencia, we've opened a new space with a new decoration, new menu, new terrace and new Maria Mandiles...It's going to leave you with your mouth open!!...2 restaurants, 2 terraces, the same charm & delight & philosophy and the same way of working...We're waiting for you!

St Patrick’s St Patrick’s is a real Irish Pub with a lot of character, inviting and with a super-friendly staff "that knows the craic"!

With over 300m2 of space divided into distinct areas set in Ireland (Cottage with chimney, the comfy snug, stable, church, etc.), its two bars are covered with lots of photos of relatives and friends of the owners as well as familiar corners of Ireland.

It’s been almost 15 years since St Patrick’s opened its doors in Valencia and it’s open every day from 16.00h during the week and from 13.00h during the weekends until 02.00h – 03.00h. Their five screens show all sorts of live sports in the best of atmospheres, including football, rugby, cricket, Formula 1, Gaelic football and more. They also have their own football team, “St Patrick’s UTD”.

Another one of its strong points are the original and distinctive weekly events held there.

Every Thursday from 20.00h – 23.00h is an intercambio of languages (English, German, Spanish) and from 21.00h you get a FREE TAPA with your drink!

Every Friday has LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC @ 23h Rock/Celtic/Blues/Country:

1st MARCH "BLUE WAVES TRIO" 8th MARCH "GLÒR" 15th MARCH "PET PIPER´S PROJECT" 17th MARCH *****ST.PATRICK´S DAY***** 22th MARCH "JOHN GAUER 29th MARCH "BIG HOLLERS"

We organize table football tournaments, dance workshops, food & drink tastings, theme parties, stag nights, divorce parties and birthdays. Four of the best restaurants in the zone bring Argentinean, Italian, Indian and Spanish dishes to the pub for us to enjoy until midnight.

This month of March we celebrate the most important fiesta of the year with St Patrick’s Day on 17 March! It’s a time to wear the traditional hats for the big event…along with the FALLAS, Valencia’s most important fiesta. During the Six Nations, we will be giving away Guinness polo rugby shirts to our clients.

Enjoy our wide range of whiskies, more than 25 different types of beer, Irish coffee, cocktails and a lot more!

When you come to St Patrick’s and enter into this cosy and welcoming place…you won’t want to leave!

St Patrick’s Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, 69 Tel: 96 351 36 42 Zona Cánovas www.stpatricksvalencia.com

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Editorial MARCH 13

THE IMPORTANCE OF NOT BEING EARNEST… FALLAS IN VALENCIA!

CONTENTS EDITORIAL - 5 VIDAS DE VALENCIA - 6 ART IN VALENCIA - 7 FALLAS 2013 - 8 VALENCIA MUSIC - 10 RYANAIR - 11 FOOD - 12 RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH - 13 TABERNA OF THE MONTH - 16 MARCH 13 LISTINGS - 17 ARTS & theatre - 17 live music - 19 clubs - 20 chill out - 21 GAY / LESBIAN - 24 TRADITIONAL PUBS - 24 Restaurants - 25 shopping - 30 CLASSIFIEDS - 31 FALLAS IN VALENCIA - 34 VALENCIA FOOTBALL - 36 24/7 VALENCIA PARTY PEOPLE - 38 COMMENT - 40 VALENCIA WORLD - 42 WOMAN - 43 FALLAS GUIDE - 44 MAP - 45 AGENDA . CLUBS & LIVE MUSIC - 46 ADVERTS - 48

ISSUE 146 MARCH13

Just about the worst crime you can commit in Valencia is to take yourself too seriously. This is the Mediterranean… where everyone is fair game for being satirized, especially those in high places.

Given the current crisis, you will find some Fallas around Valencia littered with messages that mock those who arguably got us into this fine mess in the first place!

Talking of a lack of earnestness (or Ernest), in ‘Valencia World’ we interview the American Zach Frohlich, who runs the interesting, informed and entertaining blog ‘Not Hemingway’s Spain’.

What’s also fun about Fallas for many is its unbridled liberty. It’s a rare chance to party all night with anyone and everyone, whatever your age or outlook. You can taste authentic paella all over town without having to reserve a table and even indulge in naughty but nice churros & chocolate at dawn if you wish! The live street music is a lot of fun too. Check out our exclusive article on Valencia’s Marching Bands as well as a 24/7 Valencia guide to Fallas for visitors and regular readers. In this colourful edition, we also bring you an exclusive collection of Fallas photos by professional photographer Victor Aranda Garcia. Our expert restaurant of the month reviewer Tim Birch lunches at the newish Valencian restaurant ‘+ que arroz’ in the centro historico just for you!

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Enjoy our March agenda of club nights and live gigs at the back and our extensive March listings for what’s cooking regarding restaurants, café bars & traditional pubs. See our classifieds for academies, independent bookshops, varied language exchange nights, shopping around town and more!

It has been said that Valencia is something of an enigma. Unlike, say, the cities of Seville or Barcelona, Valencia is a city that is less easily defined and full of contradictions. Maybe that’s part of its magic and allure. Valencia is both open yet closed, dynamic yet staid, intense yet frivolous, modern yet traditional, liberal yet conservative. It’s a city that you either love or hate…a bit like Fallas!

Have a great Fallas and enjoy the coming of spring to the max!

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VIDAS DE VALENCIA

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ART IN VALENCIA

ARTE Y ESPIRITUALIDAD

Hasta 14 abril

IVAM C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 386 30 00 www.ivam.es

FAUNO. CENTAURO. MINOTAURO. PICASSO Hasta 1 abril

CENTRO CULTURAL BANCAJA Pl. Tetuan, 23 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 387 58 64 obrasocial.bancaja.es/cultura/exposiciones

UNIVERSO POLIÉDRICO MUJERES/MIRADAS/PROPUESTAS

EL LADO VALENCIANO SIGFRIDO MARTÍN BEGUÉ

MuVIM C/ Guillem de Castro, 8 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 388 37 47 www.muvim.es

FUNDACIÓN CHIRIVELLA SORIANO C/ Valeriola, 13 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 338 12 15 www.chirivellasoriano.org

Hasta 8 abril

Hasta 2 junio

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FALLAS MARCHING BANDS Union Musical: They play in the pasacalles, the Ofrenda and even at halftime at Mestalla. The marching bands that make Fallas what it is.

The first time you experience Las Fallas, amongst the sensory overload of the thunderous fireworks, the colourfully crazy fallas monuments and the crowded streets, one of the things that stays with you is the music of the marching bands which constantly crisscross all over the city. During Fallas, there are around 360 bands in the city accompanying the falleros of each falla wherever they go. Almost as ubiquitous as the bangers and firecrackers, you are never far away from the blast of the French horn, the call of the clarinet and the boom of the big bass drum. Fallas wouldn't be Fallas without them. You won't be able to get those pasodobles and other Fallas favourites out of your head for weeks.

Every morning in Fallas you hear them in the Despertá (in which local falleros kindly wake you up and gently remind you there is a festival taking place by throwing bangers and marching a brass band down your street at 08.00 in the morning). Later in the day they play a big part in the fun of the parades

and pasacalles, where they let loose a bit and enjoy themselves jigging about with the falleros and the kids of the falla. They go along with the falleros around the city to collect any prizes the falla has won (if you take the metro, don't be surprised when you find a full-scale brass band squeezed into the carriage) and perhaps their big moment is when they take part in the Ofrenda, the offering of flowers to the Virgin. The bands, in a more sober attitude, dressed in their best uniform and with shoes shined, march up to the cathedral along with the falleros in their full, fancy regalia.

The bands are not falleros themselves but are hired for the week by each falla.

In many cases a falla will hire the same band every year and form a long-standing friendship with the musicians. The bands come from all over the Valencia Region and stay in the city for the week of Fallas. There is a great tradition for this type of music in Valencia and almost every town or village in the region, however small, has its own band or bands, which the local community takes great pride in. Music classes are often free or heavily subsidised for anyone wishing to become a member of the town band. Fallas is when they are most evident

but they also take part in other festivities all over the region. For the last 20 years, bands have played at half-time at Valencia's Mestalla stadium, something unique in the Spanish first division. The bands are always led around the stadium by Nicasio Agustina, the legendary, elegantly dressed “L'Home del Puro” (the man with a cigar), a suave, no-messing-about sort of man with an easy smile. He's become part of the matchday experience, telling the bands where to march and where to stop and turn to the crowd to play their pasodobles as he puffs on his Cuban cigar. The crowd applaud the band and even “Lo lo lo” along with the (same old) tunes you hear in Fallas, “Paquito el Chocolatero” and “La Manta al Coll”.

Music bands are particularly popular around the comarcas of La Hoya de Bunyol and Camp de Túria, especially in the town of Llíria. Out of just 15,000 people who live in Llíria, 2,000 of them play a band instrument to a decent standard and a further 1,000 are in the process of learning to play. The town hosts two of the most famous bands in the region. The Banda Primitiva de Llíria is said to be the oldest of its type in Spain and was founded in 1819. Their great rivals, the Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

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Unió Musical de Llíria, originally established by musicians who split off from the Banda Primitiva, was officially founded in 1903.

These are the Barça and Real Madrid of the Spanish brass band scene and between them have won nearly all the brass band competitions available to them in Spain, Europe and further afield. They have played with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Moscow Opera orchestra and have toured all over the world. They are fierce rivals. In Llíria you are either associated with one band or the other. It is said that, in the past, mixed marriages between the bands was frowned upon. Both, of course, claim to be “the best band in Llíria” and the whole town is in thrall the second Sunday of July to see who will win the International Valencia Music Competition (one of the two Llíria bands nearly always wins).

Until the economic and social changes of the 1950s and ‘60s, people living in rural parts of Spain would rarely travel too far away from their village. In a world where there were great differences between urban and rural life, being in a band and coming to Valencia during Fallas to hobnob with the city-dwelling upper middle classes and their elegant sons and daughters was an attractive prospect. In their villages, it was a sign of advancement and modernity. In the city, people spoke of these countrified Valenciano speakers coming to the city to see the sea for the first time. All this changed

in the space of a decade with the great influx of rural workers into the metropolis to work in the factories and live in the new neighbourhoods springing up around the outskirts of the old city. These people in turn set up their own fallas, changing the face of the city and the festival itself.

In the ‘60s, the political climate meant that fallas seemed, to some extent, to move away from its essential sense of chaotic, bustling fun. The sombre religious elements were emphasised. The men of the falla all dressed in black uniforms and the happy-golucky pasodoble-playing village bands were replaced with cornetas y tambores (bugles and drums) bands playing more serious, military style marches. That might have been the end of it (and some feared the end of the festival itself) but in the late ‘70s, with the return to democracy, people wanted to turn back to the old, over-the-top baroque traditions of the huerta. The gaudy clothes, the earthy humour and the slightly naff but infectiously popular ‘pom pom pom’ music were all restored. “Paquito el Chocolatero” was back and with a smile on his face.

Things almost went too far, as in the ‘80s there was brief fashion for hiring majorettes to march along with the falla. All eyes were on the twirling batons and miniskirts distracting attention from the overdressed falleras themselves. Anyone who's had any close contact with a Valencian woman would

know that this situation could not last for long and the use of majorettes in parades and the Ofrenda was officially banned by the Fallas governing body, the Junta Central Fallera, in 1988.

Despite their close connection with the festival, these days the bands are a bit the poor relation of Fallas. If money is to be saved, there'll be no cutbacks on the gunpowder, the beer and spirits or the fallas monument; the cutbacks will be on the band. In recent years people have said the bands in Fallas are getting younger, less professional and lazier, only playing when they have to at the key moments. If true, that might, of course, be because they are so poorly paid. Even so, the bands are getting more and more adventurous, combining the old favourites with modern tunes, South American rhythms and jazz to add a bit of much needed variety.

As much as the fireworks and the fallas themselves, it's the 360 or so marching bands which really establish the character of the festival, marching around the city spreading a bit of fun and giving a note of ceremony to the more serious bits.

“Let the band jump!”

“Que bote la banda!”

David Rhead and José Marín

All photos © Víctor Aranda García / Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

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VALENCIA MUSIC

AMBROS CHAPEL fewer scheduled concert halls, added to a greater reluctance of the public to attend the concerts.

AMBROS CHAPEL Who are Ambros Chapel?

We are five musicians with common tastes and the desire to make the best music possible, with sounds that move the listener. We’ve been together since 2006 and have had many experiences together, visiting many cities and playing many gigs. We’ve got something to say.

It’s an original type of alternative-indie rock.

What are your influences and does the name of your band have any particular meaning?

We have a wide variety of influences, from classic pop to hard rock and from jazz to soul. Perhaps the artists who have influenced us indirectly would include the Doors, Stevie Wonder, Suede, Joy Division, the Cure, Roxy Music, Bowie, the Smiths. We are influenced by any kind of music that has quality and says something. The band's name is a nod to a Hitchcock film. It demonstrates our taste for films with suspense and intrigue, which we believe pervades our music.

Why do you choose to sing in English?

It’s a natural choice for us because most of the music we listen to is in English, and the groups that have influenced us sing in that language. We assume that the listener will not be put off by this. It is our choice and is part of our sound.

Tell us about your albums, Rome (Malatesta Records, 2009), Constants are Changing (7Days Music, 2011) and your recent EP, Electric Eye (7Days Music/To Jail Records, 2013).

Rome: A great job and mature, too. Few debut albums, in our experience, have sounded so solid, so professional. An album that we are very happy with.

Constants are Changing: A twist on the nuances According to solidified our personal.

the first. We perfected that loomed in ‘Rome’. the media, this album sound, making it more

Electric Eye: This EP is a change for us. A new studio, new engineer and recorded by the four band members in a time when there was no substitute for the guitarist, who had left the band, so the singer played guitar instead. It is a transition between the sound of the previous albums and an exploration of new structures and ways of working. We now have a new guitarist.

Any concerts planned for the coming months?

We are always playing everywhere we can outside of Valencia city to stay sharp and not get bored in the rehearsal room.

Concerts coming up are on 8 March in Spook in Pinedo, 24 April in ‘CPF’ in Villarreal, 17 May in ‘8 de Copas’ in Altea, and many others still to be confirmed. All of these gigs are in the Valencia region.

See our Facebook page for more details.

In Valencia there have been well-known and established bands, with a good track record, that have not been able to fill 30% of the capacity of a sala!

The local government does not seem open to encouraging or protecting the artistic creativity of local musicians.

Entertainment areas, previously desired as a perfect breeding ground for local music, have been persecuted and are now almost extinct. They’ve just become showcases for tourist consumption.

There is a profound apathy and misunderstanding towards valuing and selling local culture beyond the large events that we all know about.

Still, groups are increasingly opting to take their music to places far from a conventional concert hall. They play in bars, bookstores, clothing stores and more. So, there are many secret live and multi-use venues in the city, which is good because it keeps the scene alive. It has created a barrier between the underground and mainstream music, there is no middle ground.

Interview by Owl Ambros Chapel are: Pablo (Voice, guitar) Alfred (Bass) Javi (Guitar) Vicente (Keyboards) José (Drums) www.myspace.com/ambroschapel www.facebook.es/ambros.chapel

How do you find Valencia as a place for live music and for musicians trying to make a living?

In Valencia the choice is not great as cities like Madrid or Barcelona. There are

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FOOD

Cheese Börek – Balkan Feta Filled Pastry

By Helen Westwater La Ola Fresca A key constituent of eastern European cuisine, Filo Pastry is one of those great mysteries of the world with those delicate fine sheets of pastry so implausibly thin, more likely the work of nimble-handed fairies than stout Balkan grandmothers. Fortunately, if you don’t have one of these up your sleeve, you can buy filo ready made and once you’ve got someone else to do the work for you, both savoury and sweet dishes transform into some thing immediately more exciting from biting through with customary filo crunch on the outside and into the filling below.

The term ‘börek’ is used to describe all manner of filo-wrapped comestibles from eastern Europe and, during Fallas, comforting is what we need. At La Ola Fresca, spinach and feta pie is a firm favourite. Just by being wrapped in filo pastry it looks impressive for some reason, when in fact I can assure you it’s just about the easiest thing to make in the world.

Preparation Heat oven to 180C, 220F, gas mark 4

Cheese Börek – Balkan Feta Filled Pastry • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 tablespoon olive oil + olive oil for brushing filo sheets • 1 kilo spinach • 2 cups feta cheese • 4 eggs, beaten • Finely grated nutmeg • Zest of lemon (teaspoon) • 4 large sheets of filo pastry • Scattering of sesame seeds • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • Deep, heavy-bottomed cake tin (brushed with olive oil) • Pastry brush

Thursday 7th 20.30h: ‘Speak English Evening’, minimum contribution 5€. Optional dinner, 11.50€ with reservation.

Saturday 9th 17.30h – 19.00h: ‘Easter Hot Cross Buns’ cooking workshop in English, 15€ (materials included).

Friday 15th – 19th Closed for Fallas.

Saturday 23rd 11.00h – 12.30h: Post-Fallas recuperation – Energetic properties of aromatherapy oils and the principles of aromatherapy, 15€ with materials.

18.00h: Inauguration of photo exhibit

by Alice Ventin, combining the magic of Benimaclet streets with fairy tale fantasy.

Tuesday 26th 19.00h – 21:00h: Come to try and learn about traditional sourdough bread by Fuentes de Rubielos bakery, Teruel, Gratis.

in the middle and fold the sheets over the top. Brush the top with olive oil and place in the middle of the heated oven.

Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes. The top should be golden brown, not burnt, so you may need to move it lower down or protect the top with a baking tray.

Serve hot or cold, scattered with sesame seeds and the ground cinnamon.

Sunday 31st 11.00h – 16.00h: Make Easter extra special with our extra special ‘Easter Brunch’ Special, 10€ per person La Ola Fresca C/ Músico Magenti, 11 bajo (Benimaclet) Tel: 96 114 62 99, 610 026 305 http://www.laolafresca.com helen@laolafresca.com Brownies • zumos • ensaladas Productos naturales • comercio justo • sonrisas • crepes Cervezas y vinos artesanales

First chop the onion and fry till golden brown in a large saucepan. Add the spinach and fry lightly before placing lid of the pan and leaving for few minutes till spinach has wilted down. Allow to cool.

Meanwhile, beat the eggs. When mixture has cooled, add egg and feta and stir.

Add grated nutmeg and zest of lemon.

Take your sheets of filo out of the packet, being careful not to let them dry out by covering them with a damp tea towel.

(You can return any unused filo sheets to the freezer after use) Quickly brushing them with the oil, place one over the top of the other in a cross shape. Then do the same with the other two. Place the spinach and egg mixture

March Events in La Ola Fresca Saturday 2nd 18.00h: Concert with El Capitán Balkan Gipsy Project, a musical journey of Balkan, Jewish and gipsy music. With Balkan tea party.

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

Photo © Helen Westwater / Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

‘+ QUE ARRÒZ’ Last Friday saw the beginning of Las Fallas and the wonderfully exhilarating midday madness that is the mascletà, a daytime firework display that is heart-stoppingly loud and so popular that the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square) begins filling up with eager spectators from about 12.00h midday for the 14.00h start. It is so popular that it is also played live, not only on telly but on the radio, too. It is one of the few things in Spain that you can rely on to be on time, so if you plan on going to see one, get there on time. It lasts around 7 – 10 minutes, and when it's all over people leave the area in their droves for their homes, their lunch and their barrios and villages.

I wasn't able to get to the mascletà on Saturday as I was working but I had booked a table for this month's restaurant of the month, ‘+ que Arròz’, for 14.45h. So I found myself pushing my way against this tide of humanity as I made my way to the restaurant into the city as they were all trying to get out. I think I was the only soul walking in that direction on the smart new Pont de Fusta (wooden bridge).

I made it there just a teeny bit late, to find D quite at home, already perusing the menu, and sipping at a glass of red wine. After a week of torrential rain and freezing (for Valencia) temperatures, the sun was pouring in through the window and it actually felt quite warm. So warm in fact that the terrace was full and there were only six of us dining inside this spacious room.

It is an attractive and comfortable space, grey walls and black furniture with two large vintage black and white photos of rice paddies and what looked like it might just be the rock of Cullera, though without the lettering. Cullera is a seaside resort in the heart of Valencia's rice country, the rock is visible from the motorway as you drive south and now has the word CULLERA carved and painted in white. It looks

like the famous Hollywood sign from a distance.

Owner/Chef Marcial confirmed that both pictures were of Cullera, his home town, at the turn of the 20th century. He is actually half French; his mother is from Paris and his father a native of Cullera. He has spent time in Paris himself and in 2005 took classes at one of the best cookery schools in the city. Cooking is his passion and his relaxation. He has brought his French cooking skill and applied them to the Valencian cuisine to add a certain je ne sais quoi to classic dishes. We chatted while he poured me a glass of an excellent Epulum Crianza, from Rioja, and we decided that he should choose our meal. We were to start with Patatas bravas, home-made and sizzling hot.

These were followed by a plate of Calamares romana (squid rings fried in batter) served with a wedge of lemon and a tasty mayonnaise.

Our final tapa was a trio of croquetas, with a delicious filling of ham and béchamel.

There was a short wait for the freshly cooked paella that was to follow and we filled the time chatting and eating a small mixed salad, which, unusually for Spain and much more usual in France, came already dressed with a vinaigrette that owed a lot to the latter country.

The paella, when it arrived, was excellent and had an unusual but very subtly different flavour.

Perfectly cooked and individually served on black dishes, D remarked that there was a very pleasant scent and flavour that neither of us could identify. It turned out to be turmeric, a more healthy alternative to colour and flavour a paella than the yellow food colouring favoured by many establishments. There was also an abundance of wild Cullera rosemary, which was wonderfully aromatic.

To finish there is a choice of homemade cheesecake, tiramisu and a nod to French cuisine, Crêpes Suzette, which was our choice; a platter of little crêpe cones smothered in cointreau and served with peeled orange segments, a light and sweet end to a very pleasant meal.

This is a new venture for owner/chef Marcial, and he is currently only open Tuesday to Saturday lunchtimes until he has perfected the menu. Then he will open evenings, too, he reckons around May. He is pretty sure he'll open weekend evenings during Fallas, too, but call ahead first before visiting to make certain.

Tim Birch + que Arròz Plaza Don Juan de Villarrasa, 6 (near Mercado Central) Zona Carmen Tel: 659 305 711 Open Tuesday – Saturday 13.00h – 16.00h May be open evenings during Fallas, call to confirm Tapas: 6€ – 10€ Burgers: 9€ Rice dishes: 9€ – 14€ Dessert: 6€ Current menú del día: Paella, salad Valenciana, bread and drink 11€ Spanish wines include: Epulum Joven, Crianza and Reserva (tinto), Cune Crianza (tinto), Poderío (blanco) French wines: Domaine de la Janasse vdp Terre de Bussiere 2009, Bernard Baudry Les Granges 2009, Chateau Beauregard Ducasse Cuvee ad Graves 2006, Dominique Piron Moulin a Vent Vieux Bourg 2007 Cava and Champagne Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

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.

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LOS PIKAPIEDRA Los Pikapiedra is an absolute classic of the Barrio

Menú Degustación for two for 20€ between us.

To accompany our meal we asked for the house

part of Valencia nightlife for nearly 20 years. It’s

Spanish tapas with drink, dessert and bread all

Duero, a smooth tinto to accompany a very

del Carmen scene and has been an essential

a bar full of heart that has seen fashions come and go but has stayed true to itself. It’s a genuine

For just 10€ each we were able to share seven (!) included in the price.

hangout for bohemians, artists, tourists of all

The upstairs interior is warm with browns, whites

open to all. We’ve been hangin’ out here since the

and tables that make it a perfect place to share

ages, punks, Spanish students, Erasmus and 1990s up to the present day. It’s fun…and every night is different!

The owners Dani and Teresa are a friendly, lionhearted couple who have put plenty of love into this place and they’re rightfully getting the love

tapas in small or big groups. We enjoyed the

with a pointed spout (like something between

graffiti on the stone walls (some of it in English!), which customers are free to add to. In how many places in Valencia do you find that? We were treated to a tasty little appetizer called the Pikapiedra Pibón (bread topped with peas, and

the time the Wall came down, as well as having

street slang for an “attractive woman”…so now

alternative scenes of London and Prague. He is an English, Spanish and Catalan/Valencian speaker.

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last

summer,

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Pikapiedra

have

sauce), which Teresa informed us is Spanish

onion and more.

The music soundtrack is very varied and can

range from reggae to rock, flamenco to pop, swing to electronica. If you choose to eat upstairs, you should find that the music is at a pleasant volume and gets pumped up only after midnight when people have finished their sharing

of tapas. Indeed, when the 24/7 Valencia team went last weekend we had a great time upstairs with Teresa as our friendly host. She was helpful

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share amongst friends …just like in the films. It goes with the communal vibe of the place. Los

Pikapiedra is on C/ Caballeros, so easy to find.

A warm welcome for everyone…because a heart needs a home.

Owl & Bella

potato and onions topped by toasted bits and

black & white pepper. We had Salchichas al

Los Pikapiedra

surprisingly filling. The Chorizo a la sidra was

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tasty, too. Of course, we savoured our Tabla

their tostadas, which include marmalade, tuna,

drink wine or beer from a distance with them and

Our Crema de verduras was delicious! A cool

combination of spinach, broccoli, carrot, turnip,

jamón, tortilla, anchovies and more. Their tablas

cheeses that you can also enjoy as toppings for

a bottle of wine and a watering can). You can

Great fun!

vino, with little sausages in white wine that were

include sausages, various hams and a variety of

their famous porrons, which are glass bottles

you know what to say when the moment arises!

extended their carta and you will now find a

fantastic choice of traditional Spanish tapas like

a real heart and soul.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to drink from

a red pepper, onions, mayonnaise & ketchup

the accumulated wisdom of times spent in the

pleasant few hours in a taberna & tapas bar with

and reds complementing the wooden benches

back from locals and visitors, too. Indeed, Dani is very well-travelled. He lived in Berlin during

wine. That turned out to be a young Ribera del

de jamón, too, with ham presented on a round

wooden dish, as was the cured cheese. When in Spain, you have to try the ham and cheese!

To contrast with our meat dishes, we enjoyed a joyous salad with very light and fresh cheese,

lettuce, tomatoes and topped with oregano. It was refreshing… as was the dish of anchovies that came next. Our hummus (chickpea sauce) and tomatito dips (tomato and garlic sauce) dips

were great for adding flavour to our tapas dishes.

To top off the night, we treated ourselves to a superb homemade blueberry cheesecake with

chocolate sauce. It was one of the best we’ve ever tasted in Valencia.

C/ Caballeros, 25 Zona Carmen

Emailbarlospicapiedra@gmail.com http://www.bar-lospicapiedra.com Facebook: Bar Los Picapiedra Open Monday – Sunday 19.00h – 02.00h

Open earlier in the day during summer Menú Degustación for two: 20€

Menú for two: 18€ / 24€ (extended)

Menú for four: 34€ / 48 € (extended) Menu for six: 72 €

Large, medium and small size tablas available Salads: 3.00€ – 4.50€ Tapas: 1.50€ – 3.50€ Tostadas: 2€ – 3€

Desserts: 2.50€ – 3€

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PALAU DE LES ARTS Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Barber of Seville) Giaochino Rossini 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 marzo CONCIERTOS Obras de Mozart Omer Meir Wellber 13 marzo THEATRE

CARME TEATRE Ladran, Luego Cabalgamos 28 feb – 3 marzo Sed Erosiona 8 – 10 marzo CENTRE LA RAMBLETA Rambleta Comedy Club 9 marzo Concert Día de Dona – UMH 10 marzo Nacho Diego en Nanorambleta 24 marzo ESPACIO INESTABLE Quatre – Cents!

28 febrero – 3 marzo Se T’Annodi, Se Ti Snodi: La Libertad 7 – 10 marzo Rumbo a Peor (teatro) 11 – 13 marzo Jo de Major vull ser Fermín Jiménez (teatro) 21 – 24 marzo SALA RUSSAFA Aarrgghhff! (teatro) Hasta 3 marzo Caracoles 2 – 3 marzo Urbanitaz CIA Juja Teatre 21 -24 marzo TEATRO FLUMEN Nunca es Tarde 7 – 10 marzo Melomans con Desconcierto 8 marzo Alucina con la Hipnosis 9 marzo Darwin (teatro) 21 – 31 marzo Dando la Nota 22 marzo Stéphanie Cadel et la Caravane (concierto) 23 marzo TEATRE MICALET Fent Cua Hasta 3 marzo La Gent Hasta 5 marzo Carmela, Lili, Amanda 7 – 10 marzo In Natura 23 – 24 marzo TEATRO DE MARIONETAS LA ESTRELLA – SALA LA PETXINA El Patito Feo de Bombalino y Cuchufleta Sabados y domingos

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Hasta 31 marzo TEATRO RIALTO Es Sueño de la Razón Hasta 3 marzo Centro Coreográfico Hasta 29 marzo TEATRO TALIA Monólogos Stand Up con Manu Badenes 1 marzo Una Noche con Gabino Hasta 3 marzo Monólogos Stand Up con Miguel Angel Marín 8 marzo Villa Puccini 6 – 15 marzo Manifestación (música y teatro) Albert Pla 20 – 24 marzo cinema

BABEL *versión original www.cinesalbatrosbabel.com FILMOTECA CINEMA INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA CICLOS IVAC – LA FILMOTECA www.ivac-lafilmoteca.es CICLOS MARZO 2013 Howard Hawks Hasta 21 abril Básicos Filmoteca. Los Géneros Cinematográficos (III) Hasta 9 mayo El Musical Americano Hasta 9 junio Jiří Trnka Hasta 28 marzo La Letra en la Imagen: El Gatopardo 6 – 9 marzo Estrenos Filmoteca: Hara-Kiri 29 – 31 marzo YELMO CINES www.yelmocines.es addresses MUSEUMS / GALLERIES

ALMUDÍN Pl. San Luis Bertrán, 1

C/ Sueca, 27. Valencia (Ruzafa)

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 CENTRO CULTURAL BANCAJA 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 GALERIA ESPACIO C / Carles Cervera, 38 www.galeriaespacio.es 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 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

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ʻLIKEʼ US ON Pl. Manises, 3 Tel: 96 386 61 70 MONASTERIO DE SAN MIGUEL DE LOS REYES Av Constitución, 284 Tel: 96 387 40 13 MUSEO DEL ARROZ C/Rosario, 3 Tel: 609 877 956 MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES DE VALENCIA C/ San Pío V, 9 Tel. 96 369 30 88 / 369 21 11 MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD Pl. Arzobispo, 1 Tel: 96 352 54 78 - ext. 4126 MUSEO DEL CARMEN C/ Museo, 2 Tel: 96 369 30 88 MUSEO FALLERO Pl. Monteolivete, 4 Tel: 96 352 54 78 MUSEO NACIONAL DE CERÁMICA GONZÁLEZ MARTÍ C/ Poeta Querol, 2 Tel: 96 351 63 92 MUSEO TAURINO Pasaje Doctor Serra, 16 Tel: 96 351 18 50 MUSEO VALENCIANO D’ETNOLOGÍA C/ Corona, 36 Tel: 96 388 35 65 www.museuvalenciaetnologia.es MUVIM C/ Guillem de Castro, 8 Tel: 96 388 37 47 OCTUBRE CENTRE DE CULTURA CONTEMPORÀNIA C/ Sant Ferran, 12 ( Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 315 77 99 www.octubre.cat PAZ TEJÓN GALERÍA ESTUDIO C/ Salas Quiroga, 1, bajo (Zona Jesús) Tel.: 654 363 829 www.paztejon.com POPOL VUH C/ Burriana, 13 Tel: 96 336 08 25 REALES ATARAZANAS Pl. Juan Antonio Benlliure, s/n Tel: 96 352 54 78 SALA PARPALLÓ C/ Corona, 36 TAMAR C/ Almudín, 16 Tel: 96 392 50 66 UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA C/ Universidad, 2 opera

PALAU DE LES ARTS Autopista del Saler, 1 Tel: +34 96 197 58 00 Fax: +34 96 395 22 01 www.lesarts.com theatre

CARME TEATRE C/ Gutenberg, 12 Tel: 96 392 42 71 www.carmeteatre.com CENTRE LA RAMBLETA Bulevar Sur esquina C/ de Pío IX (Sant Marcel·li) larambleta.com ESPAI ATHENEIA C/ Guillem de Castro, 65 Tel: 615 578 344 - 657 857 792

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C/ Dr Sanchis Bergón, 29 Tel: 96 371 73 84 TEATRO OLYMPIA C/ San Vicente Mártir, 44 Tel: 96 351 73 15 TEATRO PRINCIPAL C/ Barcas, 15 Tel: 96 353 92 00 TEATRO RIALTO Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 Tel: 96 353 93 00 TEATRE ROMÀ DE SAGUNT Pujada al Castell, s/n Sagunto THEATRE SALA MORATÍN Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 Tel: 96 353 93 0 TEATRO TALÍA C/ Caballeros, 31 Tel: 96 398 64 22 cinema

BABEL C/ Vicente Sancho Tello, 10 Tel: 96 362 67 95 FILMOTECA (CINEMA INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA) RIALTO Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 YELMO CINES Espai Campanar Av. Tirso de Molina, 16 Tel: 902 22 09 22

live music Bigornia (Zona Carmen) C/ Museo, 10 Jazz jam every Wednesday evening.

Black Note (Zona Aragón) C/ Polo y Peyrolón, 15 Tel. 96 393 36 63 Top choice for music lovers who love it live - jazz, blues, R’n’B, soul, funk, flamenco and rock. See listings.

Café Cronopio (Zona Benimaclet) C/Barón de San Petrillo 46 Tel: 960 64 17 17 http://cafecronopiobenimaclet.blogspot.com.es Jazz, blues, flamenco, world music,

jam sessions 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 Jazz en directo. Música en directo cada semana los jueves, viernes, sábados, domingos. Sala de prestigio con una buena acústica.

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..

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.

Jimmy Glass Marzo 2013 6 Marzo 21.30h Ken Vandermark’s 8 Marzo 22.45h Piano duo session 12 Marzo 21.30h Joe Magnarelli 15 Marzo 23.30h All Stars Meeting especial Fallas

21 Marzo 21.30h Antonio Sánchez 22 Marzo 22.00h Jam Session 26 Marzo 21.30h Lucho Aguilar 28 Marzo 22.30h Piano/ vocal duo session

Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar (Zona Carmen) C/ Baja, 28 www.jimmyglassjazz.net Legendary and prestigious jazz club in the classic New York style with an authentic jazz atmosphere, integrated on the international live jazz circuit, where every week you can see famous international live bands from the modern jazz world.

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Consulta la web: www.jimmyglassjazz.net Kaf Cafe (Zona Benimaclet) C/Arquitecto Arnau, 16 961131706 - 663 702 960 lk 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 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.

Noise Valencia C/ San Vicente, 200 Tel.670 659 705 www.discomirror.es Check international bands from around the globe.

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 Wah-Wah (Zona Blasco Ibáñez) C/ Campoamor, 52 Tel. 96 356 39 42 / 645 792 674 www.wahwahclub.com National and international indierock & pop in a student zone…

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Dub Club C/ Jesús, 91 Just 15 minutes walk from the center. Nice one!! From the owners of reggae lovers Juanita Club. Friendly club with Live concerts, Café Teatro and dj’s session (funk, soul, reggae and more) and every Saturday Reggae Jam Sessions at 19h free entry.

Open from Wednesday to Sunday until 3:30h. Follow us on Facebook “DubClub Valencia” Dub Club es un club con reggae, funk, café-teatro, música en directo…

Zona Ruzafa

Excuse Me? C/ dels Tomasos, 14 (next to Mercado de Ruzafa) Every Friday and Saturday night in Valencia from midnight until 7.00 am!

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 Juan Lloréns

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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. Discounts every day always free entry. DJs too! Follow us on Facebook “ JuanitaClub (VALENCIA)” Juanita Club - especialistas y amantes de música reggae, sitio acogedor y relajado.

Café Carioca Artist Club Juan Llorens 52 www.cafe-carioca.com Superb House music.

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 Pza / Perez Escrich, 18 Zona Juna Llorens In just 4 years, Magazine has become an essential part of the rock’n’roll scene in Valencia.

Zona El Carmen

Bigornia C/ Museu, 10 Arty crowd of the Carmen scene with electro,

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hip-hop, funk, techno and more. Good vibes.

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 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 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!

Pinball C/ Concordia, 3 www.pinballvalencia.com For lovers of psychedelia, northern Soul,

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Pinball es un Pub-disco con música de los sesenta, garage, rock ‛n’ roll, Northen Soul, mercadillos, mojitos y más.

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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 Puerto

La3 c/ Padre Porta, 2 www.groovelives.com Indie & electrónica sounds on 3 floors

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Radio City C/ Santa Teresa, 19 Tel: 96 391 41 51 A legendary club in Valencia's old town. Free, eclectic disco Monday - Sunday nights, live flamenco every Tuesday @23h. English language nights Thursday @20h with Britpop music till late. 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.

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.

Sabroso menú del día, buen servicio, interior estilo retro y ambiente relajante, especialistas en café, clientela mixta.

Zona El Carmen

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!

Zona Canovas

49 C/ Conde de Altea, 49 www.lookvalencia.es '49' 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.

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. Gay & Lesbian friendly.

Ambiente relajado y cosmopolita, cenas entre 10-15€, cócteles fantásticos, buena música, terraza encantadora.

Clientela joven e internacional, cócteles imaginativos, gintonics, mojitos 4€, comida a buen precio. Martes Inglés-Español intercambio, Miércoles Alemán-Español intercambio. Al lado Plz. de la Virgen.

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Café Bahiano C/ Calatrava, 12 Tel: 96 3 923 095 Brazilian bar! 15 years of happy custom in the Barrio del Carmen and very popular with locals. The best mojitos & caipiriñas of the area, plus all the cocktails you can imagine and superb soul-jazz, independent Brazilian music. This is a journey to Bahia without having to leave Valencia. They also show the most important Liga and Champions League matches. Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 20,00h to 2a.m. and from 19h on Sundays. During Fallas, open for beer and paella after the mascletà at 14h.

Live music with Folk-Jazz@19h on Friday March 15th!

Bar brasileño con los mejores mojitos y caipiriñas del barrio, musica brasileña soul-jazz independiente. Partidos mas importantes de Champions y Liga.

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.

Un clásico del centro histórico, terraza amplio, interior relajado, tapas y cócteles.

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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 Cafetín Pl. San Jaime, 3 El Café Del Mar Plaza Lope de Vega, 4 Tel: 96 3 922 558 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 Horchatería El Siglo Pl. Santa Cantalina, 11 Tel: 96 391 84 66 Jardín del Mar C/ del Mar, 23 Tel: 655 765 397 Joe’s Garage C/ de Zurradores, 9 Tel: 96 3152245 www.joesgarage.es

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. Cava, champagne, terraza con fuente y más.

Las Torres C/ Guillem de Castro, 119 Tel. 963 154 162 Just a stone's throw from Torres de Quart but completely off the tourist track. This is a real Spanish bar of the barrio with a good atmosphere and a multi-lingual, well-travelled owner who speaks Spanish, English and German. Paella every Friday and good tapas during the whole week, fresh products and good prices. Spanish beers, patatas bravas, ham, cheese, fish, and more for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The real Spain. Family run business. Auténtico bar español con tapas del día, paella cada viernes, jamón, tortilla, queso, pescado, y más. Muy cerca de Torres de Quart.

L'Ermita C/ Obispo Don Jeronimo, 4 Tel: 96 391 67 59 Saturday... live acoustic music around 21.00h.

London Café Valencia C/ del Carda, 1 Movil: 699 922 370 Very, very spacious bar replete with London street signs that will be familiar to anyone who has visited the capital. Wonderful selection of Spanish tapas, beers from around the world and lots of live sports on the screens, including Spanish and English league as Champions League matches too.

Enjoy English and Japanese conversation nights. Friendly owners and helpful staff.

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Nou Carxofa C/ Baja, 42 Tel: 96 3 910 298 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.

Sol i Lluna C/ del Mar, 29 96 392 22 16, www.solilluna.net

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 with locals and visitors, Los Pikapiedra is without doubt an essential part of the Barrio del Carmen scene. Easy to find too! Reasonable prices.

They now have a wonderful selection of Spanish tapas. Ask at the bar for their carta.

Bar Los pikapiedra es un bar alternativo legendario, con gente bohemia, porrones, música ecléctica y tapas españolas.

Macloy C/ Turia, 75 Mobile: 674 96 40 53 Great! Down-to-earth Spanish tapas bar and with a young, friendly owner. Already popular with the bohemian crowd. You will find lovingly prepared hot and cold ‘montaditos’ as well as great homemade cakes to sweeten your visit. Good beers and nice choice of wines & spirits. 1€ for each drink or tapa!

Aquí encontrarás una gran variedad de montaditos calientes y fríos muy elaborados,además de unas deliciosas tartas caseras para darle un toque dulce a tu encuentro. Lo mejor de todo, es que cualquier cosa que pidas te costará solo un euro.Ya no tienes excusa para no salir a tomarte unas cervezas.

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. Sant Jaume es un clásico del centro histórico con unas de las mejores terrazas en Valencia.

Teteria Tisana C/Moret, 4 (just off C/Roteros) Music includes: Ultra-mod, ye-ye, Garage, Britpop 60s. Freak-Beat The Lounge Café-Bar Estameñeria Vieja 2 (behind La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 80 94, www.theloungecafebar.com Zona Ruzafa

Café Berlin C/ Cadiz, 22 Tel: 96 381 00 24 Modern & attractively designed café bar with an arty crowd, language exchanges, acoustic live gigs and more…

El Desvan del Café C/ Puerto Rico, 4 Tel: 96 344 16 86 Very bohemian, very relaxing with a mellow crowd of chilled out and arty crowd.

La Tavernaire C/ Dénia, 18 Tel: 605 838 299 Bohemian cafe-bar, vegetarian dishes, live music Wednesdays.

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La Pinça C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 34 Tel: 96 3 25 05 82 / 693 593 037 Arty and welcoming café-bar.

Mojiteria Brodel C/ Tomasos, 6 Cuban owned and run by welcoming Cuban face Ariel, very much a popular figure on the Ruzafa scene. Dig their 101 mojito flavours.

An exotic and innovative hangout where the Mediterranean meets the Caribbean. Enjoy live music on Mondays and often Sundays too. Dig their wide range of spirits or tropical fruit juices.

Open everyday from 19.30h to 01.30h Ubik Café C/ Literato Azorín, 13 Tel: 96 374 12 55 Emblematic of the buzzing barrio of Ruzafa.

Wonderful, spacious and welcoming cafebar/ second-hand bookshop. Spanish & Italian tapas, beer, wine, bohemian crowd, friendly atmosphere. Closed Monday.

Zona Plaza Xuquer

Gatos Cafe Pub Plaza Xuquer, 9 L'adormidera Plaza Xuquer, 3 Facebook ladormidera Rocafull Cafe Pl. Xuquer, 14 www.rocafull.tk A key meeting point of the ‘indie’ community.

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, live music quiz. Wednesday ‛Ruta de la Tapa del Cedro’.

Tornillo C/ Campoamor, 42 Tel. 96 392 55 27 A meeting point for faces from the indie and electronica scenes. Definitely worth checking.

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Magnus Termas (Sauna) Av. Puerto, 27 Tel: 96 337 48 92 Ni María Ni Virgen C/ Pintor Vilar, 1 Lesbian pub-bar in the Campanar area.

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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 Comidas del mundo, servicio excelente, sabroso y actividades cada semana.

Tam Tam C/ Emilio Baro, 20 A bohemian hangout.

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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. Gay sexbar. Cerrado Lunes.

La Pecera C/ Cadiz, 86 Tel: 639 517 703 Popular with lesbians in evenings. Open to all.

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Nuncadigono C/ Turia, 22 The latest gay sex-club with rooms, showers, labyrinths, videos, slings, contacts, S&M, bears, fucking, sex, glory-holes, motor bikes. Each month: ‘Fiesta Slip’ 1st and 3rd Thursday from 22h (jockstrap/ swimwear) ‘Fiesta Naturista’ 2nd & 4th Thursday from 22h. (naked) Free cloakroom service and free condoms and lubrication, ask at the bar. Happy hours todos los dias. Open every day from 12.00 pm to 04.00 am. Gay sexbar. Cuartos, duchas, laberintos, videos, slings, valencia, contactos, gay, nuncadigono, bar, sm, bears, sexo, motos.

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.

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.Cervecería excelente con 30 cervezas diferentes de todo el mundo. Jueves con descuentos y partidos de Fútbol Primera Liga y Champions en directo.

TRADITIONAL PUBS Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento

An Irish Green C/ En llop 2, bajo.

46002 (next to Plaza Ayuntamiento) Great choice of beers in this centrally located

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Muy buena selección de cervezas, servicio agradable, terraza amplia, deportes en directo, al lado de Plaza Ayuntamiento.

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. Bar Irlandés legendario en el corazón de Valencia, con buena selección de cervezas y comidas también. Gente con experiencia. Deportes en directo.

Zona Canovas

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! Portland Ale House es un pub americano auténtico. Con dueños americanos y sus cervezas propias más marcas famosas y noches de intercambios inglés/ español. Muy cosmopolita.

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 every Friday at 23h. Parties with prizes.

Open Saturday and Sunday at 13:00h pm.

Reservations at info@stpatricksvalencia.com See Facebook for more details! Pub irlandés famoso con pantallas para deportes en directo. Buena selección de cervezas y cócteles, música en directo los viernes, intercambios los jueves y más…

Zona Ruzafa

Liverpool Russafa VLC C/ Sueca, 74 Telf: 674 244 998 English Pub. Everyday from 16.00 - 03.30h.

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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 Zona Plaza Xuquer

Max Max C/ Vinalopó, 11 (Pl. Xúquer) Tel: 96 362 68 67 http://maxmaxvalencia.blogspot.com Benimaclet

Excalibur Cerveceria & Pub C/ Dr Vicente Zaragoza, 7 & 9 Friendly and very spacious pub with large selection of beers in the hip barrio of Benimaclet.

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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 Argentinean

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this is an authentic Argentinean cooking with a genuine coal barbecue in the kitchen for all your meat dishes including steaks with beef imported from Argentina. They now have barbecue chicken with curry sauce too, especially for you English Speakers.

The word has got around and people are going back time and again to dine here.

Check out their empanadas, salads, tasty desserts and wine from Argentina. Just a stone’s throw from St Patrick’s so easy to find.15€ per person deal availabe.

Asador Argentino con brasas de carbón, vegetal, especialidad en entrecots, origen Argentina, vinos de Patagonia y embutidos a la brasa. Cocinero argentino y buen servicio, sitio íntimo y muy popular. Chorizo Criollo Asado de tira (costillas de ternera) Pollo a la brasa con un toque de Curry Secreto de cerdo adobado, Patatas fritas o asadas o ensalada mixta como guarnición, Salsas chimichurri para acompañar Una bebida incluida (cerveza de barril, copa de vino, agua mineral o refresco de 350 ml) precio por comensal 15 Euros iva incluido. Martes a domingos horario de comidas de 13:30 a 17 y 19:30 a 24 (horario especial semana de fallas) 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€.

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. (English conversation - Wednesdays @20:00h)

La Parrillita Argentina (formerly Cantina del Turia) C/ Salamanca, 7 Tel: 677 693 785 www.laparrillitaargentina.com Facebook La Parrillita Argentina Fantastic! We had a lovely lunch here!

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El Rincon Griego C/ Conde Montornes, 23 (just off C/ Mar and corner of Poeta Liern) Tel: 96 394 4443 Mobile: 639608867 www.stratosm.es Zona Carmen Intimate and Greek owned and run, wellestablished restaurant in a quiet corner of the old town. The only Greek in town and with live music every Friday. Enjoy Greek tapas, fish and meat dishes, cheeses, yoghurts, pastries and Greek wine too! Restaurante griego muy conocido con tapas y platos típicos del país. Vino griego también. Muy céntrico.

Indian / Pakistani

Taj-Mahal (Zona Av. Puerto) C/ Dr. Manuel Candela, 20, Tel: 96 330 62 64.

One of the best Indian restaurants along the coast. Authentic Indian cuisine, chefs with 12 years Brit experience. Classic menu with all the favourites: Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka, King Prawn Tandoori, Lamb.

Variety of rices, attentive bilingual staff on hand to serve ‘English’ or ‘Spanish’ version of spicy. About 18€ per head. Taj Mahal now has home delivery until midnight for minimum price of 20€. Check out the British and Indian products at their shop next door! Curry powders, cornflakes, ketchup, tinned beans, and loads more. An expat’s dream! Uno de los mejores restaurantes indios en Valencia con comidas y cenas típicas del país. Muchos productos indios en su tienda a lado también.

Italian

Zona El Carmen

Al Pomodoro C/ del Mar, 22 Tel: 96 391 48 00, www.viciositalianos.com.

Very popular, good value, great pizza.

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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 Italian Pizzeria

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

Japanese

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.

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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.

Il Piccolo C / D’En Plom, 9 Tel: 96 206 99 55 Movil: 603 659 703 Just a stone’s throw from Torres de Quart. Il Piccolo is a welcoming, magical, intimate and romantic Italian restaurant with homemade Italian cuisine with a wide variety of choices including starters, pastas, pizzas, meats, fishes and delicious desserts like tirasimu and la pannacotta. Zona Wifi, Enjoy their lovely terrace in a quiet corner of the historic centre of Valencia. We are waiting to welcome you…

La Pappardella C/ Bordadores, 5 (next to Cathedral) Tel: 96 391 89 15 www.viciositalianos.com.

Popular Italian restaurant without pizza and emphasis on Piadinas and pastas.

La Strada C/ Quart 17 Tel: 96 392 41 77

Kokura Pere i borrego 10 (C/ Alta – Na Jordana)

Mexican

C/ Denia, 20 Tel: 96 332 80 78

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 years of culinary experience in Valencia with a fine combination of traditional and fusion Mexian cuisine for their loyal clientele. Lovely, cosy & colourful interior with lots of mexican decorations.

Set in the hip barrio of Ruzafa.

Un restaurante mejicano acogedor con platos caseros muy bien hechos, muchos años de experiencia y una combinación de cocina mejicana tradicional y fusión.

La Venganza de Maliche C/ Pérez Escrich, 11 Tel: 963 33 33 77 Authentic and original mexican cuisine in a spacious restaurant.

Taquería el Burrito (Zona Carmen) C/ Alta,12 Tel: 96 113 36 08 100% authentic Mexican food. Set in the heart of the centro historico. Eat-in or takeway with delivery service too.

Multi-bar

La Bona Estrella (Zona Carmen) Plaza Manises, 2 Tel: 96 0640548 Great! Quite new and very spacious multi-bar with wide variety of beers. Enjoy Spanish and Mediterranean dishes, live music, live sports and more. Enjoy red wines by the glass or bottle from Rioja, Utiel Requena, Ribera de Duero and white wine from D.O. Rueda and Rias Baixas. Open all day and everyday for Breakfast, lunch, dinner with starters including octopus, pork dishes and Greek salads too.

Sardines or duck to enjoy as main dishes as well as good range of Spanish hams, cheeses, sausages and more. Live music jams every Thursday 20-30h - 22.30h. Intercambio English - Spanish every Monday 19.30h! flea markets every Tuesday at 23.30h!

La Bona Estrella es un Multi-bar nuevo para desayunos, comidas y cenas, Mucho espacio y buena oferta de comida española y mediterránea. Jamones, quesos, chorizos, salchichones, ensaladas, carpaccios. Música en directo los jueves 20:30h. Intercambio Inglés - Castellano cada Lunes @19:30h.

Mercados de pulga 23:30h cada Martes.

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Café Pessoa C/ Literato Azorin, 2 Tel: 96 341 75 14 Great! An authentic Portuguese café bar with lovely cocktails and trendy interior.

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Mesclat C/ Beltran Bigorra, 10 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 306 58 52 www.mesclat.net Great! Mesclat (which is Valenciano for mixed) is a quality burger bar that gives you the chance to choose between meat, fish or vegetables and the ingredients that accompany your burger and the type of bread too. Black Angus, Wagyu, ecological veal from Avila, cuttlefish, King Prawn, feta cheese & spinach are just some of the choices on offer amongst 12 hamburgers to choose from. Each burger can be combined with 4 or more amongst 25 distinctive ingredients. Homemade sauces, piadinas, succulent salads all make this part of the experience of this ‘fast-good’ valenciano restaurant. Check out their carta of national and international beers and a fine selection of wines, which suits the most demanding of palates. Mesclat: the good face of globalization!!! Open every night and open midday from Thursdays to Sundays. 12 Hamburguesas de mucha calidad de ternera ecológica, sepia, feta, espinaca y más.

Opciones entre pescado, vegetales y carne.

+ Que Arrós Plaza Don Juan de Vilarrasa, 6 Movil: 685609284 Zona Carmen Authentic paella and more near the Mercado Central. See report. Paella auténtica cerca del Mercado Central.

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.

Bar Kiosco C/ Derechos, 38 Tel: 96 391 01 59 Bodeguilla de Gato C/ Catalans, 10 Tel: 96 391 82 35 Carosel Taula de Canvis, 6 Tel: 96 1132 873 Dos Aguas C/ Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6 Tel: 96 251 64 26 Good value Spanish menu del días, great view.

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.

Cocina Mediterránea de buena calidad con toques de fusión y con servicio atento. Pinchos y tapas también.

El Rall Pl. Tundidores, 2 Tel: 96 392 20 90 Legendary paella restaurant, prime location by La Lonja and Plaza Negrito.

Escalones de La Lonja C/ Pere Compte, 3

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. Restaurante Español con terraza amplia, ensaladas frescas, pescados y paella Valenciana.

9:00 - 01:30 todos los días El Botijo C/ San Miguel s/n www.tascaelbotijo.com Spanish tasca in the Barrio Carmen! Great terraza, delicious tapas, a top ensaladilla rusa and great tabla de quesos too. Cool flamenco, rock and pop sounds, welcoming vibe and friendly Andalucian/Valencia owners.

Perfect size portions and informed service.

Be sure to try Valencian tinto no. 12!

El 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.

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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.

Run by friendly, welcoming owner Paco and his staff. This Spanish restaurant is highly popular with groups and couples. Lovely selection of salads, cheeses, bocadillos, homemade desserts, menus for groups, live music on Thursdays, art exhibitions by local artists. Típico del Barrio del Carmen con ensaladas, quesos, bocadillos, postres caseros sabrosos, buen ambiente, menús para grupos, música en directo los jueves. Bienvenidos!

La Pitanza C/ Quart, 5 Tel: 96 391 09 27 www.lapitanza.com

La Pilareta C/ Moro Zeit Tel: 96 391 04 97 Every major Spanish city has a tapas bar regarded as ‘quintessential’. Established in 1917, this one is high up on the list in many guides. Veteran waiters serve excellent tapas: habas, ensaladilla rusa and the famous mussels. Open daily midday to midnight just off Plaza Tossal, not hard to find. Now that’s what we call atmosphere...

El bar de tapas más histórico en el centro de Valencia, especialidad en clóchinas,

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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 Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to closing. Closed Monday. 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. Gay & Lesbian friendly. Tapas caseras, divertidas, servicio amable y buenas paellas de jueves a domingo. Muy cerca de Torres de Serranos.

Auténticamente español y abierto a todos.

La Caragola Pl. Mossen Sorell, 9 Tel: 615 992 803 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 La Lola C/ Subida de Toledano, 8 Tel: 96 391 80 45, www.lalolarestaurante.com reservas@lalolarestaurante.com.

This is ‘nueva cocina española’!

Authentic live flamenco every week.

Las Damas C/ Damas, 3 Tel: 96 352 12 97 La Surcusal C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 (at IVAM) Tel: 96 374 66 65 La Xirgu C/ dels Borja, 4 Tel: 96 392 27 35 Maria Mandiles Plaza Manises, 2 Tel: 96 04 60 57 info@maria-maniles.com We've opened a new Maria Mandiles!!! ...Just next to the Palacio de la Generalitat in the heart of Valencia, we've opened a new space with a new decoration, new menu,

new terrace and new Maria Mandiles...

It's going to leave you with your mouth open!!...2 restaurants, 2 terraces, the same charm & delight & philosophy and the same way of working...We're waiting for you!!

Maria Mandiles C/ del Padre Huérfanos, 2 Tel: 96 315 48 84 A wonderful choice. In the heart of the historic centre in a tranquil square by the church of El Carmen, next to a garden, you will find the restaurant Maria Mandiles. With an ample terrace, you can enjoy tapas, fondues, cheeses, salads, homemade desserts, a variety of sangrias, cocktails, and ‘Agua de Valencia’ too. Lunchtime menu from Monday to Friday for 10.50€ with everything included.

Saturdays and Sundays at lunchtime has paella for 6.50€. Typical price for evening dinner is 18€. Open all day from 10am to 01.30am. En pleno centro histórico con una amplia terraza, donde poder disfrutar de sus montados, fondues, ensaladas, quesadillas, postres caseros, variedad de sangrías, cocteles y agua de Valencia.

Mattilda Resto Bar C/ Roteros, 212 Tel: 96 392 31 68 www.mattilda.es Just a brief walk from Torres de Serranos in the renowned restaurant zone of Calle Roteros. This is a modern & trendy fusion/ creative chill out restaurant with ingredients fresh from Mercado Central.

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Mediterraniart C/ del Mar, 29 Tel: 96 0 715 790 mediterraniart@gmail.com Great! Open very day of the week, Mediterraniart is an authentic and elegant Valencia chill out bar/restaurant run by a friendly, young and experienced team. Paella everyday, typical Spanish tapas including bravas, calamares, ham and cheese and mediterranean salads and dishes. Menú del día 9,50€ & 14€. Dinners betwen 2025 €. Mellow & cool music soundtrack with soul, funk, jazz, house and more.

Comida auténcamente mediterránea de buena calidad, servicio excelente y buena música también.

Nou Carxofa C/ Baja, 42 Tel: 96 391 02 98 Ocho y Medio Plaza Lope de Vega, 5 Tel: 96 392 20 22 www.elochoymedio.com

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ʻLIKEʼ US ON 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 14€ every evening. Closed Sunday night and all day Monday. De martes a sábado menú mediterráneo por 14€ con ingredientes frescos y buena presentación y buen servicio. Interior agradable 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.

Tintofino Ultramarino C/ Corretgeria, 38 Tel: 96 315 39 64 Like a fine wine? Oh, that’s superb!

Tapas, cheese, and meat too!

Tinto fino is a wonderful, classy tapas bar restaurant with an extensive collections of 50 wines from Spain & Italy as well as delicious tapas from the mediterranean. Enjoy wine by the glass or by the bottle. Menu of the day from Monday to Friday for 8.50€.

Open Monday to Friday 13.30h to 17h and 19h to 01.00h. Sundays from 13.30h to 17h.

Saturdays from 19h to 01.00h. Like a fine wine…getting better and better with time.

Tinto fino es un lugar singular y acogedor que combina el concepto de restaurante y bar de tapas con la frescura de un ultramarino. El restaurante sirve deliciosas TAPAS junto con una variedad de platos regionales, tanto españoles como italianos.

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.

Yuso C / de la Cruz, 4 izquierda Tel: 96 315 39 67 The real deal. Valencian chefs and Valencian staff. Superb paella, arròs 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.

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La Mora Taberna C/ San Francisco de Borja, 1 Tel: 96 3 81 39 59 Off the beaten track. Smart interior, pleasant terraza and friendly service.

Classic Spanish dishes with ham, cheese and meat dishes included.

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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! Restaurante fusión Mediterráneo muy bienvenido y con carácter de cocina internacional y clientela internacional.

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! Tapas bar de alta calidad con productos ibéricos, jamones, quesos, postres deliciosos.

Tapas Bars

Blanquita (Zona Carmen) PL. Dr. Collado, 8 46001.Valencia Tlf. 637556321 Great Terraza and wide selection of tapas.

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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. Amongst their many specialities you will find artichokes, homemade croquettes, grilled sardines, fried prawns, octopus, cured ham, a selection of cheeses and much more. All tapas are made in the moment, which means you can take your time over a glass of wine or beer. Auténtico bar de tapas español con dueños de familia andaluza con alcachofas, croquetas, sardinas, opciones vegetarianas y mucho más.

Popular con gente alternativa, gente del barrio y visitantes. Excelente terraza.

Gilda C/ Esendra, 9 (corner Plaza Viriato) (Zona Carmen)

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MARCH 13 24/ 7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Gilda is an original resto lounge just a brief few steps from the Torres de Quart (Quart Towers) offers in its chill out terrace the best of the Salento and Italian Tapas, another vision of Italian cuisine. Funky cocktail bar perfect start to the best of your night. Every Thursday “Aperitivo Italiano”, with free buffet for 6€ starts at 20:30. Over the weekend "The Italian sushi" and other theme nights.

La Comisaría (Zona Carmen) Tapas y copas ilegales Pl. Arbol, 5 (corner C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 07 39 www.lacomisaria.com Already giving much to talk about, ̔La Comisaria - Tapas y Copas ilegales̓ offers a new concept in gastronomy in the barrio del Carmen.Menus, long drinks or a glass of red wine with your beautifully presented tapas, all in an elegant and welcoming interior, enjoy the terrace-lounge. Price per person around 15/22 €. Multilingual chef.

Mar Cuatro - Tapas & Burguers (Zona Carmen) C/ del Mar, 4 Tel: 96 391 43 50 Great! Valencian owned and run. Just off Plaza Reina so really easy to find. A fresh, modern and relaxing space to enjoy a wide range of quality tapas, gourmet hamburgers, unique and top notch hotdogs, skewer recipes with different tastes and textures.

Savour delish desserts in crystal pots that will surprise you for their delicious taste and lovely presentation. This is a vanguard Spanish tapas bar and open to all ages and backgrounds. Expect to pay around 20€.

Tapas de calidad, hamburguesas gourmet, pinchos, postres deliciosos, muy cerca de Plaza Reina.

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.

Vinoteca de alta calidad con bodega extensa Rioja, Somontano, Navarra, La Mancha, Campo de Borja y muchos más.

Jamones y quesos de Francia, Italia y España. Muy cerca de Torres de Serranos.

Abierto cada tarde desde 19:00h.

Sarao C/ Carlos Cervera, 22 (Zona Ruzafa) Tel: 96 3 25 63 68 18h till late. During week. Open from 11am from Fri-Sun Open Tuesday to Sunday from 18h during week. Flamenco jams on Saturday evening. Concerts Sunday at 13h Set in the cosmopolitan barrio of Ruzafa, Sarao is a slice of the real Spain. At this Spanish taberna you can enjoy great wines like Damajuana or Malavida as well cañas of beer like Alhambra, accompanied with typical, delicious Andalusian tapas (salmorejo, ham, cheeses and more) for just 2.50€. A warm welcome to make you feel at home. Live flamenco & dancing every weekend. We had a great time there.

In Fallas, open everyday from 10 a.m.

En Sarao hay vinos, Damajuana o Malavida, así como sus cañas Alhambra, acompañado de sus tapas típicas andaluzas (salmorejo, jamón serrano, quesos...), tan solo por 2.50 euros. Su tablao andaluz nos transporta al corazón de andalucía en pleno centro de Ruzafa, con espectáculos de cante y baile flamenco todos los fines de semana.

Vegan/Vegetarian

copenhagen (Zona Ruzafa) Literato Azorin, 8 Tel: 96 3 28 99 28 www.restaurantecopenhagen.com Kimpira Organic restaurant C/ Convento San Francisco, 5 Tel: 96 3 92 34 22 www.kimpira.es Macrobiotic and vegan food with organic ingredients, Just a stone’s throw from Plaza Ayuntamiento. We had a great lunch here.

La Tastaolletes (Zona Carmen) C/ Salvador Giner, 6 Tel: 96 392 18 62 Vinoteca

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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. Their specialities

Sorbito Divino (Zona Carmen) C/ Murillo, 22 Tel: 96 392 56 70 http://www.sorbitodivino.com Just a stone’s throw from the Torres de Quart. Run by a friendly owner is who very popular amongst the locals of the barrio. Sorbito Divino is deservedly getting more popular by the month.

Wine tasting and English conversation nights are just some of the activities you will find here.

Wines to savour include Riberas Riojas, Utiel Requena, Penedes, Cavas, as well as gins, rums and vodkas. Catering and delivery too.

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

Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento

La Violeta (Flower shop, express delivery) Pl. Ayuntamiento, puesto 2 Tel: 96 352 13 99, 667 326 340 Zona El Carmen

Aloe Vera Pl. Vicente Iborra, 3 Tel: 96 3926183 http://www.aloeveraplanet.com Wonderful Aloe Vera shop with wide range of products including aromatherapy and Bach wild flower products.

A. Vintage Jazze C/ Baja, 30 www.avintagejazze.com Madame Bugalu C/Danzas, 3 Tel: 96 315 44 76 Chic!

Monki C/ Calatrava 11, bajo Tel: 96 392 45 16, www.monki.shop Plou i Fa Sol Plaza Musico Lopez Chavarri Nº7 Bajo, 46003,Valencia.

Tel: 963919797 Charming organic shop in the heart of El Carmen. Welcoming atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable owners. English and Spanish speakers. Big variety of organic food, bio cosmetic and natural remedies. Workshops, exhibitions and talks. Open from 9am till 20.30 pm, doesn't close at midday. Closed Sunday.

Satwa C/ Calatrava, 17 Tel: 96 3 911 492 www.satwa.es Scrapbook boutique.

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Taste Of America C/ Avd Reino de Valencia, 6 Tel: 96 206 64 65 www.tasteofamerica.es Zona Ruzafa

Madame Mim C/ Sevilla, 29 Movil: 649 032 066 / 678 701 634 Second Hand. Quality, retro, vintage and cool.

CLASSIFIEDS 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 Orange Bikes C/ Guillem Sorolla, 1 Tel: 96 391 75 51, www.orangebikes.net BOOK SHOPS Loved Books C/ Tapineria, 18 (near Plaza Reina) Tel; 639 740 746 Please support your local second-hand bookshop. Plenty of titles in English and more.

Good value books.

Rana Books Av. Reino de Valencia, 15 46005 Valencia, Spain Tel: +34 96 332 81 28 www.ranabooks.es Rana Books is Valencia's newest English bookshop. It has a huge variety of books for adults, children and Teachers. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and bi-lingual. The shop hosts regular events for Native English speakers and for those learning English at all levels. Events include weekly High tea, Board game Nights, Author signings, Native English staff host English conversation classes for adults and storytelling workshops for Children.

Rana Books welcomes everyone to relax on their Chesterfield Sofa, indulge in a fresh cake and choose one of the newest bestsellers.

More details available at www.ranabooks.es Nueva librería inglesa en Valencia, gran variedad de libros para adultos, niños y profesores. Clases en inglés, charlas de escritores.

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. Now with Tapas.

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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 guest house www.casaruralserenachulilla.com FOOTBALL CALENDAR miércoles 6 marzo 20.45h Champions League Paris St Germain - Valencia jueves 7 marzo 21.05h Europa League Levante - Rubin Kazan domingo 10 marzo Athletic Bilbao - Valencia 12.00h Levante - Getafe 17.00h jueves 14 marzo 18.00h Europa League Rubin Kazan - Levante sábado 16 marzo 22.00h Valencia - Betis domingo 17 marzo 21.00h Granada - Levante 30/31 marzo Atlético Madrid - Valencia Levante - Sevilla 6/7 abril Valencia - Valladolid Real Madrid - Levante VALENCIA CF Mestalla stadium, Aragón/ Facultats metro, lots of buses incl. 9, 10, 12, 29, 30, 31, 32, 41, 79, 80. Tickets on sale from the stadium, club souvenir shops, La Caixa, Ticketmaster and selected tobacconists.

LEVANTE UD Ciudad de Valencia stadium, 11/70 bus, Machado metro, Estadi del Llevant tram. Tickets available at ground on matchday.

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La niña los peines (Zona Carmen) C/ Santo Tomas, 24 Tel: 96 392 52 82 Fantastic hair salon that is renowned in the city where highly experienced professional experts get to the essence of each person’s head of hair for the cut you are truly looking for.

Combining health, pleasure and imagination there are a wide range of services, cuts, colours, styles available. They are make up experts who have worked with a number of film directors, designers and photographers too.

There is also an erotic corner for customers…

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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.

'YOGA TRAINING & RETREATS IN VALENCIA COMMUNITY’ Bodhiyoga yoga teacher training learn to teach: www.Bodhiyoga.es HOSTELS Home (Zona Carmen) Pl. Vicente Iborra Tel: 96 391 37 97 C/ La Lonja, 4 Tel: 96 391 62 29 www.likeathome.net Two of the funkiest hostels in town, set in the heart of the centro histórico.

Hostal Antigua Morellana (Zona Carmen) C/ En Bou, 2 Tel: 96 391 57 73 www.hostalam.com Single: 45-55€, Double: 55-65€.

Hostal El Rincón (Zona Carmen) C/ Carda 11 Tel: 96 391 79 98 / 96 391 60 83 Single: 10-13€, Double: 18-24€ HOTELS Hotel Las Arenas ***** Eugenia Viñes 22-24 Tel. 963 120 600 Hotel Meliá Valencia Palacio de Congresos***** Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 52 Tel: 902 14 44 40 Neptuno **** C/ Paseo de Neptuno, 2 Tel: 96 356 77 77 www.hotelneptunovalencia.com Petit Palace 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

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ELS PATIDORS DE FALLES After a promising start to February due to a hard-fought draw against runaway league leaders Barcelona, Valencia carried on the good work away to Celta Vigo thanks to a late, late goal from Nelson Valdez.

The game had looked to be heading to a goalless draw thanks mainly to some great keeping from Guaita, but the appearance of Valdez in the last five minutes was decisive and he headed the winner from a João Pereira cross in the 93rd minute.

The contest was also a chance to cast an eye on one of next season’s reported targets, Iago Aspas, who, if reports are to be believed, has already given the nod to a summer move to Mestalla.

This positive result was just what the Chés needed for their next game against superrich PSG, who brought along their recently signed David Beckham. Unfortunately,

it was a game of men against boys or moreover rich against poor. The Parisians could quite easily have been four or five up at half-time but, thankfully, suffered from a bout of Barçelonitis where they tried to walk the ball over the opponents’ goal-line instead of shooting. Only twice did they decide to have a tip at goal and they scored both times. Javier Pastore was magistral in midfield whilst Lavezzi was sizzling and Moura on the wing ran rings around Guardado until it became quite embarrassing for the Valencia fans.

Unbelievably, the Frenchies only managed to score a brace and the tie was further turned on its head when Adil Rami scored a late goal for the blanc i negres and Joey Barton’s new best friend, Zlatan Ibrahimović, got himself sent off in the dying minutes for a stupid, over-the-top lunge.

So, Valverde will take his team to the French capital knowing that the Swedish international will be absent and also of the need for an early away goal, which will be vital if VCF are to progress into the next round. After watching PSG’s first-half

performance, I wouldn’t hold my breath for a Valencia win but stranger things have happened.

Back in the league, their next opponents were Mallorca at Mestalla. Valencia were down to 10 men after half an hour when Tino Costa idiotically kicked out at a rival player and was correctly shown a straight red. The team had been playing poorly until then and following the sending off got even worse. Giovani for the visitors was a constant threat and only thanks to some good goalkeeping from Diego Alves were Valencia able to stay in the game. In the second half, it was the visitors who seemed to tire rather than 10-man Valencia. The Chés began to dominate the wings and their resurgence was confirmed as Ricardo Costa headed the opening goal. With 10 minutes to go Dani Parejo, who has not been well received by Mestalla, played a supreme through ball to Soldado who gladly slotted the ball home. The stadium chanted the name of Parejo whilst they jeered Jonas every time he touched the ball. “Así es Mestalla”.

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The next away game was against Real Zaragoza who are really struggling this year. Not to worry, Valencia Red Cross were on their way. The home side were 2-0 to the good after 30 minutes and the Chés looked dead and buried. Yet, it’s a funny old game and last week’s villain Jonas was this week’s hero, as two second-half goals ensured a rather fortuitous draw. Zaragoza manager Manolo Jiménez said after the match that the referee had influenced the result through some poor decisions; few Valencia fans would have disagreed.

The next encounter was the Valencia derby against Levante UD. Although the granotas took the lead, the home team struck back thanks to another from Jonas (you fickle lot) and Valencia began to dominate the match. An early second-half strike from Soldado seemed to guarantee a positive result for Valencia but they were incapable of putting the game to bed. Their mistakes in front of goal were to cost them dear as an unfortunate slip from Jérémy Mathieu in the dying moments allowed Levante to claim an unlikely point.

March will see Valverde’s team play Athletic Bilbao, Atlético and their traditional partido fallero (when they never win) against Betis.

More importantly, they travel to Paris to try to squeeze through to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, Levante in Europe seem unstoppable. They brushed aside Greek champions Olympiacos, winning 3-0 at home and then going to Athens and sneaking a cheeky 0-1 away win to boot.

They now will face Russia’s FC Rubin Kazan in the next round and, who knows, they could be Spain’s only representative in European football in two weeks’ time.

In the league, the wheels have come off somewhat. Levante lost to Málaga and Osasuna and managed to only draw against Real Sociedad and Valencia. On top of which top scorer Obafemi Martins has said he wants to move on to the American league, which is not what JIM, the Levante manager, needs at the moment. March will be a key month for the granotas, not only concerning the Europa League tie but also three games against Getafe, Granada and Sevilla, which could see Levante manage to stay in touch at the top of the table if they can get some positive results.

Back at Valencia, Ernesto Valverde has

Levante UD vs Olympiacos

still not renewed his contract for next season, citing the backroom squabbles as the reason for his indecision. Reading between the lines, if Manuel Llorente remains as president, then Valverde will stay and if not, he’ll be off. It also seems that the club are trying to ‘españolizar’ or ‘Spanishify’ their squad, no doubt in reply to the disappointment of their latest South American signings. Apart from the aforementioned Iago Aspas, Betis midfielder Beñat Etxebarria is rumoured to be on the shopping list as well as old boy Raul Albiol who, whilst being a continual bench warmer for Real Madrid, may decide to see out the remaining five years of his contract on mega-money with the merengues rather than taking a massive pay cut to come back to Valencia.

Valencia keeper Diego Alves

Felices Falles Mark Hulton See listings page 31 for football calendar

Valencia CF vs PSG Photos: Heino / Article © 24/ 7 Valencia 2013

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COMMENT

Luís Bárcenas

Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI)

Lucrecia Borgia

The Gürtel case

Mafiocracy

Sister María (Photo © El País)

One of the most famous Valencians in history was a man from Xàtiva who rose to become Pope and help forge a political dynasty, the Borgias, at a time when the Kingdom of Aragon (today’s eastern Spain) ruled over Naples and Sicily.

These regions in modern Italy are now infamous the world over for a culture that gave rise to a universal word synonymous with organised crime. The cultural link is particularly fascinating in the light of recent events, with Spain and especially this region in the eye of the corruption hurricane. Perhaps it is no surprise that sons of the Valencia region should be so politically successful in regions where success is all too often not a question of what you know but who you know; where it is not so much a question of putting your back into your work as slapping the right backs, and where it is not so much about lending a hand as greasing palms.

Rodrigo Borgia (later Pope Alexander VI) was made a cardinal by his uncle, another Valencian who was the Pope at the time. He was widely accused of overspending, theft, bribery, the sale of Church offices and shameless nepotism, directly ennobling and enriching the Borgia family. To those of you familiar with Valencian politics and the likes of the famous clan of Carlos Fabra (known for his empty airport and continual lottery wins) with its chain of favours in this region, such activities will sound very familiar. His Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

family goes back centuries in power in the province of Castellón, including the Franco era, with prominent posts still going to his relatives today. His daughter, a member of Congress in Madrid, also had her days of glory recently across Spain by shouting at the opposition (or the unemployed in general) to get f***ed while applauding cuts to dole money.

On a national scale, the same man’s party (now in government) has a shady past that finally seems to be catching up with it.

Their national treasurer for two decades, Luís Bárcenas, is up against the ropes with a Swiss bank account of 22 million euros of dubious origin and a scandal involving possible slush fund salary topups in envelopes to nearly all prominent party members, amid several other cases relating to party members. Some may have used the recent ‘fiscal amnesty’ the government proclaimed to ‘regularize’ dirty money. The governing party were quick to distance Bárcenas from themselves, but it soon became apparent that he is still a well-known figure at party HQ. While the government tries to staunch the sudden flow of cases being blown open, another constantly seems to appear, many of which are related to the so-called Gürtel investigations, whose tentacles seem to have found their way deep into Valencian politics. Only one person has been punished as a result of these investigations and trials — Garzón, the

Luís Roldán

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judge investigating them, for overstepping the legal mark by illegally listening in on private conversations between those suspected of multi-million euro dodgy dealings.

Nevertheless, for perhaps the first time the Spanish seem to be taking their endemic corruption seriously. Maybe this is because they are immersed in the deepest recession of their young democracy, so that the cuts in healthcare and education are particularly galling when one sees corruption with public money on such a scale. This is especially so amid gradual privatisations of public assets seemingly being outsourced to the companies of political pals or even the very same people who privatised them. But I believe it is also due to Spaniards’ acute sensitivity as to what other nations say about them.

It is interesting that whenever Spain is mentioned in the foreign media, this in itself becomes news here. And Spain today is big international news for the corruption coming to light, especially in a country that has to ask for money from its richer European neighbours, mainly to prop up its banking system, which is also being deeply shaken by its own massive corruption scandals crawling their way through the courts.

The huge entourage of hand-picked, publicly-paid advisers of dubious merit or purpose in Spanish town councils

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COMMENT and regional, provincial and national governments are also finally under scrutiny now that the foreign media is taking a shocked interest. The breathtaking scale of corruption in terms of over-budgeted government contracts going to family and friends on all levels is now being discovered worldwide. Madrid’s palatial city hall, run by former Spanish president Aznar’s wife, Ana Botella (who nobody has yet voted for), became a case study for Der Spiegel.

What many outside Spain may be unaware of, however, is just how deeply ingrained the culture of corruption is in all social spheres, not just politics. As I have just mentioned, the Spanish banksters are also under suspicion with their backs to the judicial wall. Cajas – banks with regional government backing and involvement – supposedly exist to promote regional projects and prosperity, but in such a culture they have almost inevitably become synonymous with nepotism.

They have been run by such colourful yet economically inept characters as bishops, construction workers, doctors, Red Cross volunteers and a used car salesman. The latter was in charge of one of the most famous banks in this region, CAM, and was also given the job by his political pals in the local government. The entity has since disappeared after seizure by the Bank of Spain but, like many, it survived well into the recession with its pack of pals giving themselves ludicrous incomes and expense accounts.

As for the world of business, the last head of the Spanish Confederation of Businesses is in jail as I write for asset-stripping and capital flight, partly responsible for the demise of an airline and a tour operator costing many jobs. The police found solid gold bars in his home.

The current vice-president as I write is under suspicion of massive income tax fraud with salaries partially paid under the counter (a practice all too common in Spain).

So we turn hopefully to the judicial system, but see that the last head of the Supreme Court resigned after his sojourns to Marbella at taxpayers’ expense were discovered, with no admission of wrongdoing. And of course, there is the practical dismissal of Spain’s most famous and revered judge, Garzón, in which many

see political motives. Recently, an ugly abuse of judicial pardons has also become apparent. The Justice Minister recently pardoned a kamikaze driver (driving the wrong way along the motorway) after killing a Valencian. His lawyer happens to work in the same firm as the minister’s and is the cousin of one of the same party’s members of Congress. Today, the victim’s family will have to pay €440 to appeal, as the same ministry has now put a fee on appeals so that this is no longer a public right (at least not for poor people). In 20002004, Aznar granted 313 pardons for those sentenced for dangerous driving, including those with fatalities, and this government may well beat that record. By the way, the same current justice minister who hands out pardons to his chums like hot cakes happens to be married to the daughter of one of Franco’s ministers.

As for the police, recent demonstrations leading to heavy-handedness (some would say brutality) do little to inspire confidence in the security forces, either. Those who were in Spain in the ‘90s will also recall the chief of the Guardia Civil police, Luís Roldán, who became the country’s most wanted fugitive after disappearing with a briefcase full of cash to avoid appearing in court on charges of bribery, fiscal fraud and other scams. “Roldán Was Here” became a famous graffiti slogan for years in the most unexpected of places. His CV turned out to be a pack of lies that nobody bothered to check, his only true merit being his pals in the governing political party.

The monarchy is also being rocked by the King’s son-in-law’s shifty dealings with the Majorcan government. Valencia City Hall is also being spattered by the fallout.

So perhaps we can find spiritual solace at least, and turn to the Church? Afraid not.

The Spanish Church lives in a veritable tax haven in Spain, on top of being one of the biggest real estate owners, and we are not only talking about places of worship.

In Navarre, it has the right to freely expropriate public land and buildings, which it does – to sell back to the local government for tidy sums, or even to the highest private bidder if the price is right.

The size of involvement of members of the Church in the long-standing baby-stealing web is still coming to light, achingly slowly for the possible victims seeking their biological relatives as the cases plod their

way through the judicial system. The most famous accused person, the nun Sister María, recently died of old age while awaiting judgement and sentencing for crimes that may have been perpetrated in the ‘80s.

On top of what appears to be an ingrained social problem, I would also add that Spain’s oppressively slow, bungling, paper-driven bureaucracy lends itself to this. When we compare statistics about perceived corruption today with levels of bureaucracy (the time it takes to start up a company), one finds an impressively clear correlation. For the record, New Zealand is the world’s no.1 country for the least perceived corruption and also for the least time it takes to set up a company.

Coincidence? Probably not. The more bureaucracy, the more loopholes one can find.

Those of you reading this who were previously unaware of the level of corruption and nepotism prevalent in Spain, and particularly in this region, may well think these are isolated cases, but you would be very much mistaken.

I could fill volumes with such examples taken only from this month’s newspapers.

But we should not really be looking to the newspapers to see the root of the problem. Every day we see examples of shameless nepotism triumphing over merit in cases of employment and decisions on a small scale that will never hit the headlines. While it is the public sector with its protectionism that provides the most shocking examples, it is also to be found in the private sector in a country whose economy thrives on small and mediumsized companies (i.e. largely family-run).

When I first came to Spain twenty years ago, I still believed that by being honest and showing my employers and colleagues my skills and hard work, I could be successful. I have long since left behind such naive notions after hitting the brick wall of harsh reality a thousand times. If you are a newcomer to Spain and seek professional success, forget about your CV, skills and hard work—start looking for the right contacts. Some things have clearly not changed since the time of the Borgias.

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VALENCIA WORLD best and because there are so few expat bloggers here, but I also write about the rest of Spain.

Any plans for the future?

ZACH FROHLICH 24/7 Valencia interview with Zach Frohlich of “Not Hemingway's Spain” Tell us something about your background, experiences and travels.

I’m from Austin, Texas and I’m a pretty typical Austinite, informal and easygoing.

As an undergrad I did a year of study abroad in London, made incredible friends there, and have been straddling the two continents ever since. I lived a while in Boston, doing a PhD in history, before my wife and I, and our cat, moved to Valencia to settle here a few years ago. I’m pretty well travelled in North America (seen 48 states, parts of Canada and Mexico) and Europe (been to more than a dozen countries), though not so much beyond.

Why Valencia and how do you find it as a place to live compared to the United States?

I ended up in Valencia because of my wife, who I met in London but who is from here.

A friend of mine who's a sociologist calls it “El Factor N” (‘n’ for novio/novia). I think a large percentage of the Americans who stay in Spain beyond their exchange year do so for romantic motives. What can I say; in this respect I’m a cliché. But it means I’ve inherited her Valencia friends and family, which is a real treasure.

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many things in common with my hometown, Austin – warm climate, laid-back culture and a mid-sized city, among other similarities. (I wrote an entry about it once, “Mr. Earnestly Not Hemingway, A Tale of Two Cities”: http://nothemingwaysspain. blogspot.com.es/2012/03/expat-profilesmr-earnestly-not.html.) Though I also enjoy what makes them different. I like being a (settled) expat: integrated with the locals, but still able to appreciate the excitement of cultural difference, the ‘exotic’ in everyday life.

Tell us about your Hemingway's Spain”.

blog,

“Not

I started the blog because I was tired of reading travel piece after travel piece about Spain written by some American who opened with, “I’m here where Hemingway once did... [insert sherry-sipping, torerowatching stereotype x]”. Americans’ myopia (maybe Brits’, too) about Spain, what I call the ‘Hemingway paradigm’ of bullfights, flamenco, and hot-blooded, dark-eyed beauties is incredible for its intransigence.

I suspect it’s also why so many Americans have been to Pamplona, Seville, or even Ronda, but never thought to visit Valencia.

So I write to try to correct the record and show a more contemporary view of Spain, one that squares with how Spaniards see themselves. The blog is part travel guide, with entries about less-visited places like Linares de Mora or Villajoyosa, or distinctive souvenirs like the traditional socarrat decorative tiles from Manises.

The blog’s part cultural guide. I talk about classic Spanish films, for example “Bienvenido Mr. Marshall”, or well-known Valencian songs like “D’Un Temps” by Raimon or “Paquito el Xocolatero”. And it’s part cultural study. I wrote a series on “Las Dos Españas” discussing divisive visions of Hispanidad or the Civil War. Valencia features heavily, because it’s what I know

I have dozens of ideas and half-a-dozen potential projects I’m mulling over, but I couldn’t say for sure which will take off.

Rather than plan, I try to be opportunistic and let chance or fate play a part in which project I do next. (Of course, luck favours the prepared so when I get an idea, I store it away, ready to pull out when the moment seems right.) I’d like to think this strategy of having more than one potential plan – diversifying – means I always have something to go on, even when any one plan stalls.

Sorry to be cryptic and non-specific, but I really couldn’t say what particular plans the future is going to bring me right now.

I’m doing well, and I have reason to believe I’ll be doing well in the future, too. (Knock on wood.)

Do you see a way out for Valencia regarding the current crisis?

This is tough to answer because I don’t have a crystal ball. There’s a disjuncture between sober reality – Valencia is saddled with plenty of debt and ill will accumulated from previous years of bad decision-making – but also opportunity. Valencia has so much going for it: a creative, dynamic people, idyllic climate and pleasant way of life! This is what makes the City of Arts and Sciences such a beautiful metaphor for the uncertainty about the city’s future. The CAC is stunning, incredible, and despite what its critics say, it does and will do a lot to elevate Valencia’s image around the world.

And yet the critics are also right: what a money pit!

In the long run, I think Valencia is well-positioned for a real renaissance because of the Goldilocks effect. It’s not too small and can really capitalize off of globalization, new trends in cultural consumption, alternative tourism and work lifestyles. But it’s also not too big, saddled with the challenges of overpriced and over-saturated that cities like Madrid and Barcelona face.

Interview by Owl

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WOMAN

As a dark and gloomy cloud appears to have settled over our City, everybody's fingers are crossed just hopin' and wishin' that it will be whisked away ASAP. The month of March is the most important on any true Valenciano's calendar, and for all the events, processions, street parties, presentations and galas to take place seamlessly and with the least mess made possible, this torrential rain and howling wind are definitely not the Fallero's best friend.

Obviously I am talking about Las Fallas, people. This issue of the magazine will no doubt be bumper-packed with Fallas-related facts and fun things to do, but the fact is that just being out and about on the streets of the City is more than enough to get a feel for the Fallas magic. I can still remember experiencing it all for the first time when I moved to Valencia, many many moons ago, but very unlike the weather we are having at the moment, it was a scorcher, every single day. We would go and get sunburnt watching the MascletĂ s (the daytime fireworks displays, every day at 14h in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento) in vest tops and just pop a jacket on for the evening, but our lovely pal Global Warming has made sure that sure ain't possible anymore. You will need to wrap up, but to be honest, who cares if it means you can wear that end-of-sales coat you snagged in COS at 70% off, team it with your Superga comfy trainers for all the walking, and pull on your leather leggings to ward off any stray fireworks that may come your way?

Plus, there's all that hot chocolate to down with your churros, or if that's not warmed the cockles of your heart, a few long drinks from a street bar should do the trick. Whichever you choose, it's all about meeting people, having a laugh and taking in the atmosphere.

There is hundreds of years of culture in

the air, and it's lovely to see the girls in their beautiful, traditional outfits, the dresses with their corsets, huge skirts, bright colours and sparkly embroidery, the make-up and the Princess Leia style hair. I think the women look gorgeous: impeccably elegant yet womanly, voluptuous and so traditional at the same time, but I know my blokey friends don't agree.

I've had this conversation with many of them - they find the Fallera dresses to be the least attractive outfit a girl could don to win over any guy. I can't imagine how they feel on Ofrenda days when they walk through the city en masse to take their flowers to the huge Virgin Mary set up in the Plaza de la Virgen - they must want to run a mile! This is not the point, though, is it? To be fair, when it comes down to the boys, I'm not sure I could fancy a guy in knee-high white socks, espadrilles, pedal pushers and a Tiny Tim style embroidered hat, but this is not a dating game show, it's all about Tradition with a capital T, and it's quite amazing to see in this day and age that everybody from babies to grandparents gets involved, and all year round at that, not just for a couple of weeks in the Spring.

Coming from the UK, at least, I find it very impressive. Obviously, I do realise a lot of the pull this Fiesta has is just that - the fact that it is one week-long party. Street concerts, DJs, all day drinking, fireworks til your hearts' content, epic displays at night, and hundreds of thousands of tourists, residents, and visitors descending on the Capital to take it all in. I am baffled every year to just where most of these people are hiding out for the other 11 months.

These people I am talking about it live actually in the Valencian community, probably minutes away from its capital. but seem to only come to "Town" from the 15th to the

19th of March. In a way, I love it because all the hustle and bustle makes the place feel like an authentically cosmopolitan City for once - it's like being back in London with everyone running about and people on every street corner day and night, but if we only talk about their ineptitude when it comes to Public Transport I could practically explode. Fine, it's Fallas, it's all very exciting but it's also true that life does go on as normal for about 80 % of the population who do still have to go to work and go about their daily business as usual. I remember one year, I had just clocked off after a long day in the office, and I got on the no.

62 bus outside Nuevo Centro with 10 middleaged women from some village (you could tell from their highlights and their accents). There was no seats left so they spread themselves, standing, along the length of the bus and carried on their conversation from front to back, yelling at each other, debating and ranting, until one very well-dressed lady stood up and shouted back at them for 'a little respect, please!'. I felt like high-fiving said lady in her smart suit and shouting Girl Power! myself, but I refrained, not wanting to look like one of the village crew in my vulgarity.

To fully enjoy the festivities and happenings, your best bet is to make a friend who belongs to a Falla. As a first-timer, too, you are bound to get invited along to everything.

One of my girlfriends has just signed up to a very prestigious Falla in the CĂĄnovas area of town (though by her own admission, with absolutely no intention of dressing up as a Fallera, walking in the Ofrenda or taking part in any non-alcoholic related activities). She has warmly invited us to swing by their huge tent set up in the middle of the road for cut price drinks and, according to her, our pick of some the most eligible bachelors in town.

The Ruzafa area is also great fun. The lights set up on Calle Cuba are infamous touristyphoto-taking stomping ground, and are usually absolutely stunning. It's almost like being a part of Disney's light parade and is well worth a visit, and the area is surrounded by fun street parties playing cheesy Spanish pop, vendors selling anything from Churros to hot dogs to sweets and back again, and tons of bars set out terraces perfect for people-watching and whiling away the hours. Just make sure your medicine cupboard is well stocked for the days following - you are bound to suffer from a hangover or two!

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FALLAS GUIDE 13 Are you interested in folklore? Tradition? Big dresses? If you are, stick around. Valencia has all that and more during the celebration known as Las Fallas. Read this and consider yourself armed for the festivities.

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

EL CASAL

LAS FALLERAS

Think of a friendly neighbourhood association (again, at every street corner) whose main mission, apart from setting up its falla, is to wake you and all your neighbours up at 4.00 am. You’ll finally get back to sleep only to be awakened again by its morning marching band (La Despertà).

You can avoid this by joining a casal yourself, allowing you yourself to become the object of your neighbour’s hatred.

Watch out! You could be knocked over by one if you’re not paying attention. More than just a big dress, the fallera’s costume is the Ne Plus Ultra of traditional fashion wear. Covered by enough lace, brocade and satin to bury a man (or fallera), these brave women take part in all the city’s festivities.

You’ll see them representing their casals by marching in parades, posing for pictures, making paellas on the street and having nervous breakdowns, smiling all the while.

Acute observers will make the comparison between the fallera’s hairstyle and a certain science fiction film character, but the similarity ends there. These are Valencian Earth girls, born and bred.

LA MASCLETÀ For hard-core Valencianos (nearly all of them). City Hall, not wanting to miss out on the fun, holds its own circus of noise every afternoon at 2.00 pm during Fallas.

The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is stocked with enough firecrackers to blow up a small country, which are then all lit. Loud explosions leading to a crescendo of painful sonic booms typify a good mascletà.

Generally lasting five to ten minutes, the experience will leave you with gunpowder and sulphur in your lungs and bleeding ears, but hey, who cares? You’re only young once.

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

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SATURDAY / SÁBADO 2 BLACK NOTE: Second Coming (tributo a Police) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Irene ‘La Serranilla’, Juan Rubio y Willy López (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session Berklee Valencia con Alex Dyring Sextet (fusion jazz – Afro – Latin – soul) 23.00h / 00.30h Gratis.

EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Xino DJ 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Elliott Murphy + Julián Maeso 22.00h 20€

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 3 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Antonio Vieira, María Briones, Rafa Vilalba y Manuel Serena (flamenco) 20.00h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Mikkel Ploug New Group (jazz quartet) 19.00h 9€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Carlos Chaouen (acústico) 20.00h 10€ (anticipada) / 12€ (taquilla). RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 4 RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

TUESDAY / MARTES 5 BLACK NOTE: Open Mic Session 23.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: María Linzana y Su Gente + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 6 JIMMY GLASS: Ken Vandermark’s Made to Break (jazz) 21.30h 14€ Aforo Limitado.

JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 22.00h Gratis.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 7 BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll & Friends (rock) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Kallardó con ‘El Chino’, Miguel Pérez, Daniel de Francisco y El Pepe (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Galileo Funk Machine (big band, funky blues) 22.30h / 24.00h 8€. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays 23.00h Gratis.

EL LOCO: Nick Garrie + Llum 20.00h 10€ / 12€ . JUANITA: Juanita Crew 23.00h Gratis.

LA3: Josh Rouse en concierto 22.30h 15€

/ 18€. TEATRO TALIA: Chuchito Valdés (jazz) 22.00h. WAH-WAH: Red Hot Padrón Peppers 22.00h 6€ / 7€.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 8 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Yuske Saegusa y Su Gente (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Spirit Rhythm Band (‘20s jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 6€. DUB CLUB: Boris Larramendi en concierto 22.30h. EL LOCO: Taronxa Rock Fest con Indefinits + Rosebad + Knockout + … 20.30h 7€ / 9€ / Bono 2 Días 12€. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Piano Duo Session con Denis Budnik y Voro García 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Saul Ska-ba con El Papado 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis. ST PATRICK’S PUB: Yer Blues 23.00h Gratis. JARDINES VIVEROS: Macaco + M-Clan 21.00h Gratis (conciertos de Fallas, solo invitaciones).

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 9 BLACK NOTE: Danny Boy Blues Harp Band (blues) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel Serena, Amaro Carmona, Manuel Reyes y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Nora Pastor Quintet (jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€.

DUB CLUB: Reggae Jam 20.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Tarontxa Rock Fest con Peligroso Morgan + Rockroaches + Stuntmen + …

20.30h 7€ / 9€ / Bono 2 Días 12€. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Sputnik DJ vs.

Rudie Bam Bam 23.00h Gratis. LA3: Xharles + Mr West / Edu Imbernon + Lupo / Ole Night + He Cosmos + Eterno 1.30h. JARDINES VIVEROS: Tributo a Queen 21.00h Gratis (conciertos de Fallas, solo invitaciones).

WAH-WAH: Fiesta 15 Aniversario de Toxicosmos con Llum + Tortel & Maronda + Autonautas + …+ Toxicosmos DJ 22.00h 5€.

TUESDAY / MARTES 12 JIMMY GLASS: Joe Magnarelli Quintet con Perico Sambeat (jazz) 21.30h 15€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Tomás de los Cariño, Juan de Pilar, El Chicho y Yukte + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 13 BLACK NOTE: Handsome & Gretel (indie pop) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 22.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 14 BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll & Friends (rock) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Las Arrecogías con Isabel Julve, Ricardo Esteve, Jesús Gimeno y Rober Molina (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays 23.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Campanar Crew + Flowrituras + Mostacicletas + Funkowsky … 21.30h 6€.

EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Juanita Crew 23.00h Gratis. LA3: Elphant Club 1.30h.

MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Brit Pop City 23.30h Gratis. WAHWAH: Xavi Castillo (monólogo) 23.00h 12€.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 15

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Lucila Duarte, David Muñiz y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 20.00h.

CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro con Oscar Tramoyeres 20.00h. EL LOCO: Fabián (acústico) 20.00h 8€ / 10€.

BLACK NOTE: Medicine Show Company (blues) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Las Arrecogías con Isabel Julve, Ricardo Esteve, Jesús Gimeno y Rober Molina (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Asimewole en concierto 22.30h + Marvin Deno. EL LOCO: Al Supersonic & Teenagers + Kojaks 22.30h 7€ / 10€. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis.

JIMMY GLASS: All Stars Meeting + Jam Session (jazz, Especial Fallas) 23.30h 15€.

JUANITA: Stupendo Kalamar 23.00h Gratis.

LA3: Son of Kick (desde UK) + Reset DJ Set + Chacho Brodas DJ Set + Soak / Plan B + Dope Delux + Ley DJ 1.30h. MACLOY: FolkJazz 22.00h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis. ST PATRICK’S PUB: Pet Piper’s Project 23.00h Gratis.

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RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

BLACK NOTE: Keep Diggin’ Party (DJ session) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Las Arrecogías con Isabel Julve, Ricardo Esteve, Jesús Gimeno y Rober

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twentyfoursevenvalencia 47 Molina (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Nanai en concierto 22.30h. EL LOCO: Punk Pop Fallas con Yum Yums + Accelerators + Kepi Ghoulie + Brackets 22.30h 7€ / 11€.

EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: DJ Quick-e & Capi 23.00h Gratis. LA3: ElyElla DJs + Gato 1.30h.

MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

LOCO: Cooper 22.30h 10€ / 13€. JIMMY GLASS: Jimmy’s Jam Session (jazz) 22.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Stereotone 23.00h Gratis. LA3: DJs 1.30h.

ST PATRICK’S PUB: John Gauer 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Red Buffalo + Mole + Crimentales 22.00h 5€.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 17

BLACK NOTE: Dead Capo (fusion) 23.30h 8€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Celia Romero, Manuel Serena, Tomás de los Cariño y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Antonio Mesa Quintet (tributo a Coltrane) 23.00h / 00.30h 9€. DUB CLUB: Baron Dandy y Sus Rumberos en concierto 20.00h / DJ session Gratis. EL LOCO: George Mileson (Tribute to Bruce Springsteen) 22.00h 10€ / 18€. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: DJ Quick-e & Slowly Man 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Pony Bravo 22.30h 10€ / 12€.

DUB CLUB: Trasteando en concierto + Sputnik DJ 22.30h. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis.

JUANITA: Paellas + Bad Foundation & Slowly Man 21.00h Gratis. LA3: DJs 1.30h.

MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 18 DUB CLUB: La Gang Band en concierto + DJ Doctah 22.30h. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h.

47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Cannatonic Sound 23.30h Gratis. LA3: Mario Vaquerizo 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

TUESDAY / MARTES 19 BLACK NOTE: Open Mic Session 23.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: 23.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: DJ Don Dub 21.00h Gratis.

LA3: DJs 1.30h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ session 23.00h.

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 20 JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 22.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: DJ Session.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 21 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Tomás de los Cariño, Cristina Simón y Manuel Reyes (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays 23.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Edwyn Collins 21.30h 18€ / 22€. JIMMY GLASS: Antonio Sánchez Quartet con David Binney y John Escreet (jazz) 21.30h 18€ Aforo Limitado.

JUANITA: Juanita Crew 23.00h Gratis.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 22 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Fefa Gómez, Yeray Cortés y Gareth Rhys (flamenco) 23.30h.

CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Antonio Mesa Quintet (tributo a Coltrane) 23.00h / 00.30h 9€. DUB CLUB: Concierto 22.30h. EL

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 23

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 24 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Esther Garcés, Johnny Amador, Juan Carlos Mendoza y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 20.00h. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro con Fernando García 20.00h. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Juanita Crew 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Brit Pop City 23.30h Gratis.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 29 BLACK NOTE: Banda del Pop 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. DUB CLUB: Mandievus en acústico 22.30h / DJ Session Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis.

JUANITA: Juanita Crew 23.00h Gratis. LA3: DJs 1.30h. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis. ST PATRICK’S PUB: Big Hollers 23.00h Gratis.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 30 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Lizana y Su Gente (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: DJ session 23.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis.

JUANITA: Bad Foundation 23.00h Gratis.

LA3: DJs 1.30h. RADIO CITY: DJ Session 23.00h Gratis.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 31 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Lizana y Su Gente (flamenco) 20.00h. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro con María Juan 20.00h. RADIO CITY: DJ Session.

MONDAY / LUNES 25 EL LOCO: Biters 21.00h 9€ / 12€.

TUESDAY / MARTES 26 EL LOCO: Bluefields 21.00h 12€ / 15€.

JIMMY GLASS: Lucho Aguilar Quartet (jazz) 21.30h 12€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Alba Díaz, Jony Amador, Juan Carlos Mendoza, Ángel Suárez, Chicho y Dani de Francisco + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

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WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 27 BLACK NOTE: Rebeca Moscardó (pop) 23.30h 8€ con cerveza. JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 22.00h Gratis.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 28 BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll & Friends (rock) 23.30h 4€ con cerveza. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Rosa Sanz, El Niño de Aurora y Kike Naval (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays 23.00h Gratis. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Piano / Vocal Duo Session con Ricardo Belda y Arantxa Domínguez (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h

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