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EL CABANYAL

El Cabanyal is the barrio or neighbourhood in Valencia that is directly to the west of La Playa de Malvarrosa. In this barrio you can smell and hear the sea next to you, while enjoying the views of a barrio full of authenticity and grit. As you walk through the streets, you can see the area’s turbulent history. The colourful residential buildings stand tall and proud even with evidence of previous distress. The buildings are adorned with powerful, political street art which reveal to us parts of El Cabanyal’s past, and possibly its future.

In 2015, this threat of destruction was officially eradicated. However, a new threat was soon to emerge: gentrification. With the new threat of gentrification, the fight to preserve the fierce identity of El Cabanyal is far from over. The cost of living in this area is rising due to its great location; unfortunately, that means locals are finding it harder to afford to live there. More than 30% of the living areas are owned by foreigners now. The goal for this barrio and its people includes modernization and revitalization without destruction and without residents needing to leave the Seriously beginning in 1998 the home that they so much adore. barrio was under pressure to be destroyed by the then right-wing As you walk through the streets of local government, so that they El Cabanyal, it’s impossible to miss could build an avenue. This would the things that make it distinct and mean displacing many people from unique from other barrios. The barrio their homes without proper plans is famous for its ceramic, patterned to relocate them. The residents tiles. Many of the homes have these of El Cabanyal showed power on their exterior, which attract your and passion in their numbers by eyes and attention. The colours resisting this change and protecting used in these tiles are typically El Cabanyal as best they could. bright and coastal with repeated

patterns and pictures. The patterns and colours create illusions and go well with the rest of the barrio. The exterior walls in El Cabanyal range from pastels to vibrant neons in all colours. Their solid, bold colors allow the tiles to match (even when it seems they would not). It’s no wonder why creatives like Ernest Hemingway and Joaquin Sorrolla were so infatuated with this area. Hemingway is quoted as saying, “You could hear the sea breaking on the beach and the lights shone on the wet sand”. In true Hemingway fashion, he perfectly captures the beauty of Malvarrosa beach. Sorrolla, Valencia’s most famous painter, had a gift for depicting the way the light shines on the sand and waves in Malvarrosa. It was in this enchanting port area that he found much of his artistic inspiration. There is even a mosaic of “Afternoon Sun”, one of his famous works, featured on Calle de Mediterraneo.

EL CABANYAL Everyone speaks of the plentiful markets in Valencia. Many are more well-known for their centralized location and excellent goods and produce. The Mercat Cabanyal is not as commonly talked about, which is a shame. This market is just as big if not bigger than many of the other markets. It sells fresh produce, dairy products, meat, and more. Inside the warehouse there is food while outside there are shops for other things like flowers or clothes. Many of the restaurants in the area purchase their goods from here. Don’t let location get in the way of visiting one of the nicest markets in the city of Valencia! Mercat del Cabanyal Hours: M-Sa: 07:00h - 15:00h Address: C/ Martí Grajales, 4 46011 Valencia http://www.mercadocabanyal.es La Fábrica de Hielo easily claimed its name as one of our new favorite “chill-out” spots. This artistic and diverse space hides in the barrio of El Cabanyal, just next to the beach. Revamped from an abandoned ice factory; on the inside there is natural light that pours from the ceiling to illuminate a playful, hipster interior with colourful mismatching decor. In fact, the same people that created Convent Carmen created La Fábrica de Hielo. This is a great place to grab a drink, hangout with friends, and grab a bite from locally sourced food. They also often have live music! Check out La Fábrica de Hielo to feed your artistic side. La Fábrica de Hielo Calle Pavía, 37 46011 Cabanyal Valencia Hours: M-Th 17:00h - 01:00h F: 17:00h - 01:30h Sa: 11:00 - 01:30h S: 11:00h - 12:30h https://www.lafabricadehielo.net

Every week on Wednesday, twenty one restaurants around the neighborhood are participating in “Ruta de La Tapa Marinera + Vermut”. Visit any of the restaurants on the list and let them know you are participating; they will give you a tasty vermouth drink accompanied with a fresh tapa, often sourced from local ingredients, for only 3.50€! The list of restaurants has a variety of cuisines so you can pick and choose which you prefer to go to. If you go to every restaurant and collect each of their stamps you get a prize! Different restaurants participate at different times all throughout the day. Ruta de La Tapa is going on until the 9th of October. This is a great deal and a great way to discover new, delicious restaurants all right near or next to La Playa Malvarrosa!

Come to Bodeguita de Nerea for an incredible “medio menú del dia” in a cosy setting. For 8.50 euros you can take your pick from a selection of flavourful starters, entrées, and a drink or dessert. There are many seafood options that match the nautical environment of the neighbourhood. This place also offers a Ruta Tapa deal on Wednesday at 12h-13:30h/0h21:30h). Don’t miss out on the great deals and excellent meals! Bodeguita de Nerea Address: Calle Reina, 217, 46011 València Hours: M-Su: 12:30-16, 20:00-00 Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/LaBodeguitadeNerea/ Espadan 31 also offers Mediterranean Ruta Tapas on Wednesday from 11-13h/17h20h. The energy inside is unmatched and the waitstaff is very friendly. If you want a vivacious tapas experience, go here!

Hermanos Haro Bar is a charming cafe/bar in Cabanyal. Diners have the option to dine indoors or outdoors and the relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to spend hours here without even noticing it. Decorated with breezy murals Espadan 31 and mosaic, this is a great place Address: Calle Espadan 31 to enjoy a “desayuno” of orange Hours: Mo-Su: 9:00-23:00 juice, coffee, and a fresh pastry. Hermanos Haro Bar Address: Calle columbretes 19 Hours: M-Sa: 8:00 - 14:00, Th-Sa: 19:00 - 00:00 Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/h.harocabanyal

Head down to the coastline and visit Malvarrosa Beach if you’re craving a relaxing beach day. The sand is soft and the water is an inviting cerulean blue. Hemingway even described the “stupendous feeling of eating a melon washed down with a real cold jug of beer” on the beach in Valencia. Pick some fresh melon and beer up from the Mercat del Cabanyal and head to the beach and try it! Afterwards, you could spend hours in the ocean alone as the temperature is comfortable while refreshing. El Cabanyal is a beautiful and unique place whose residents care deeply for their homes and their identity. However, many are afflicted by the constant threat of having to move out due to gentrification. Don’t lose hope, there are options that can help preserve what makes ‘El Cabanyal’ so special and authentic. You can speak to your elected officials on this issue, if anything proves that there is strength in numbers it is El Cabanyal. You can also insist on affordable housing and closely regulate all government and bank owned property. Article by Nathalie Feingold & Quincy Walter

THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA

Founded by the Romans in the year 138 BC, under Visigoth control in 476 AD, and rebuilt under Moorish rule in 714 AD; Valencia has an incredibly long and tumultuous history. There are few places where this history is more visible than in the Barrio del Carmen, located in the historic centre of Valencia. The area is named after the Carmen Calzado convent and church. The centre appears to be “guarded” by impressive and formidable towers called the Serranos Towers. These gothic towers were originally constructed in the 14th Century to guard the city; however, do not let that mislead you. It only takes a short time exploring the barrio for you to realize just how welcoming and fun the historic centre is, for visitors and locals alike.

The Moorish influence is felt when navigating through the narrow, winding streets and looking at the historic Moorish walls. There are many historical buildings that have since been re-purposed to cafes, bars, and shops. The old-timey feel is still there but the feeling of life that pulsates throughout the historic streets and buildings at all hours is highly evident. This is an area that is rich in culture; walking through the streets you will see vibrant street art, shops owned by local artisans, and several avant-garde museums. You can easily spend days here without ever feeling the need to leave this hip neighbourhood. It is full of life at all hours of the day and the already lively streets become even more spirited after the sun sets.

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Restaurante Yuso is an authentic Valencian restaurant in the centre where you can choose from a wide array of tasty tapas or rice dishes including steaming helpings of paella. We ordered the ‘Paella de Verduras’, a lovely rice dish option for vegetarian customers or anyone who just needs their veggies! This restaurant has two locations; the Plaza del Carmen branch and the original Yuso restaurant on Calle de la Cruz. The Plaza del Carmen branch offers a pre-fixed lunch, which differs each weekday. The original branch on Calle de la Cruz is only open at weekends. We went to the Plaza del Carmen branch for lunch and were pleased to be surrounded by rooms filled with cheerful families and satisfied customers. RESTAURANTE YUSO Addresses: Calle de la Cruz, 4 / Plaza del Carmen, 6 46003 València Hours: Monday - Saturday : 13:30h-16:30h, 20:30h-24:00h, Sunday: 13:30h-16:30h Website: http://www.restaurantesyuso.com Another significant reason to hop over to Barrio del Carmen is their many options of vegetarian and vegan restaurants. The first vegetarian restaurant opened in Valencia in 1980 as Restaurante ‘La Lluna’, and is located in the historic Barrio del Carmen. Today, they continue their succession of interesting and special dishes that would be hard to find anywhere else around the city, due to their originality and freshness. Restaurante La Lluna is inspired by Oriental, African, and Latin

influences for food and flavour. Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, you will find yourself satisfied with their range of options including hot and cold dishes, appetizers, and entrées. For lunch, Monday through Friday, they have a Menú del Día with dishes that change on a daily basis so you can be sure they are new and atypical! This menu starts at just 8.50€.

We recommend the mix-dip with three different kinds of fresh hummus and their large grain bowls. Here, this agape, natural space gives off organic island vibes and makes you happy to eat healthy!

RESTAURANTE LA LLUNA Address: Calle San Ramon, 23, 46003 València Hours: Monday through Saturday: 9:00-16:00, 20:30-23:20, Closed Sundays

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Website: http://www.restaurantelalluna.es Additionally, ‘Almalibre Açaí House’ is a small chain restaurant and we are lucky to have one in Valencia. They have four locations, three in Spain and one location in Miami, Florida. Almalibre is open from 11:00h to 23:00h and serves what you are looking for whether it be breakfast, dinner, or a quick bite (or drink!). Their centre of interest here is on the açaí bowls, a Brazilian fruit that is considered one of the healthiest with its antioxidants, proteins, omegas and fibres. You can be sure what you eat and drink here is clean and healthy from the açaí bowls to the grain bowls. Their menu features a solid lineup of fresh smoothies and drinks, while also giving you the fun option of create-your-own açaí bowls and vegan burgers. But that’s not all.

ALMALIBRE AÇAÍ HOUSE Address: Calle de Roteros, 16, 46003 València Hours: Tuesday through Sunday: 11:00-23:00, Closed Mondays

When you pass by Café Sant Jaume, it is clear it must belong in the historic district of Valencia. You are greeted by a comforting feeling of history and tradition when faced with the interior of the cafe, what started as a pharmacy over 100 years ago. Today, you will see a wall filled with liquor bottles and cheerful waiting staff. The pharmacy was bought and transformed into one of the first legendary café bar meeting points in the heady1980s Barrio del Carmen period. This Café is loved by locals, tourists, and even celebrities for its laidback and friendly atmosphere. Much of the seating is outdoors; surrounded by small, pedestrian-filled sidewalks in the middle of the district. Go for a quick coffee or stay a while with pitchers of ‘Agua de Valencia ‘or Sangria big enough to split for eight people - so bring a friend (or seven)! CAFÉ SANT JAUME Address: Calle Caballeros, 51, 46001 València Hours: Every day 10:30am -01:30am Website: http://cafesantjaumevalencia.com

THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA Convent Carmen is a historic convent that has been transformed into an enchanting open air bar. There are several places to grab food or drinks once inside the convent walls. It’s hard to tell exactly what you are in for at first because the walls surrounding the convent are massive and impossible to see over. But within the walls it’s like an all-day street fair with fairytale lighting and many cozy places to chill out. There are events such as screenings, debates, and live performances held several days a week inside the convent. Convent Carmen is as much an intellectually stimulating experience as it is a relaxing one! CONVENT CARMEN Address: Plaza Portal Nuevo, 6, 46003 Valencia Hours: Wednesday through Friday: 18:00h - 01:00h, Saturday and Sunday: 12:00h - 01:00h Website: https://conventcarmen.com

Surrounded by disco lights and dancing individuals, RADIO CITY brings some life to the night in the historic district El Carmen. Every night of the week is a different theme focused on a specific music genre and around 22:30h they have live music talents by the dance floor. This bar consists of two rooms, a lounge in the front with a disco room in the back. Anyone is bound to love this crowd; it is an international mix with a balance of all ages. RADIO CITY Address: Calle de Santa Teresa, 19, 46001 València Hours: Every day 22:00h to 04:00h Website: https://radiocityvalencia.es/en/

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IVAM is a modern art museum located on Calle Guillem de Castro. Once inside, you are greeted with vaulted ceilings and a sleek, modern interior. The art exhibited on each of the floors is organized by exhibitions and galleries related to specific themes. Some exhibitions are permanent installations while there are also temporary exhibitions. Each exhibit contains messages that are powerful and captivating. The museum offers an impressive collection of tens of thousands of modern and contemporary pieces; celebrating artists from all over the world with works that take form in many different mediums. There are paintings, sculptures, video installations, photographs, and much more. Every piece tells a unique story through fearless experimentalism and artistry. The avant-garde pieces seem to transport the viewer into the counterculture of the time in which it was created; the emotions and underlying messages are brought to life.

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Chic Gallery is a women’s clothing and accessory commercial gallery located on Calle Caballeros. It is a large space with high ceilings in a beautiful historic building. It is clear when roaming the colourful aisles of hand-crafted clothing and artisanal accessories that each piece has been meaningfully curated for its customers. In each aisle you can find one-of-a-kind pieces that seem to perfectly embody the style of Valencia. Come here for plenty of distinctive dresses and jewellry pieces. Those who love to shop (all of us), should pay Chic Gallery a visit, for you simply cannot find this selection anywhere else. CHIC GALLERY Address: Calle Caballeros, 32, 46001 València Hours: 11:00-21:00 Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/chicgalleryvalencia Article by Nathalie Feingold & Quincy Walter

Admission is just 6€ and free on Fridays from 19:00h-21:00h, Saturdays from 15:00h-19:00h, and all day Sunday. IVAM Address: Calle Guillem de Castro, 118, 46003 València Hours: 10:00h-19:00h, Friday: 10:00h-21:00h, Closed Monday Website: https://www.ivam.es/en/

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FOOD BY HELEN WESTWATER OF LA OLA FRESCA BACK TO REALITY WITH ‘GREEN BULLET BLEND’ Back to school or not, September brings the start of a return to routine and the opportunity for a fresh start. Recent research into how our bodies process calories has blown all previous theories out of the water. The investigation shows that a diet that may work for one will not necessarily work for another… but that sleep, stress and exercise play a monumental role. One day, there will be a bossy little machine to tell us exactly what we should eat for our individual DNA. Until that day arrives, apart from exercise and building up a better fat-to-muscle ratio…what is most important is to move towards a more sustainable diet that is based on the nurturing element of our food. So, if you are standing on the scales contemplating your little tummy tum, here are some pointers to kick off with. Fasting is involved in most religious or cultural traditions. Based on the new research findings, it seems that intermittent fasting definitely helps the body to regenerate and aid the gut.

Make up a mix of gamazio with sesame seeds, by grinding brown sesame seeds and sea salt with a little spice. Keep it at the ready to add extra taste and healthy calcium benefits of sesame to any salads or savoury dishes. Anything with added sugar, known as free sugars are about to cost your waistline yet more sit ups. So, except for the occasional treat, try to avoid them. The more fibre, the more difficulty the body will have in converting them into energy. For example, an orange juice contains 2.5 times the amount of sugar to a normal orange. As a rule, always go for the option with more fibre. By eating the skin of an apple you’ll be reducing its sugar content. Strawberries, peaches, grapefruit, avocados and berries are the best source for lower sugar fruits. Bananas are a good source of potassium but are high in sugars, so buy unripe ones and keep them in the freezer ready to use in snacks or smoothies. Whatever their sugar content, all fruits and vegetables are a great source of vitamins and fibre and will boost your immunity and vitality and should be an important lynchpin of your diet. As ‘La Ola Fresca’ team is heading off on holiday on the 4th of September, we leave you with this recipe of our detox Green Bullet Blend.

Presumably, it is because this reflex is for once not overwhelmed and able to get into action. When you do ‘break-fast’ make sure you do so with a long-lasting, low sugar option. Porridge or soaked muesli such as the Bircher recipe will give you a slow-releasing energy, to sustain you during the day. Eggs are hard to beat as a low saturated fat source of protein, with immune-boosting iron & vitamins. We recommend you give it a whirl! We will be back on September 16th Use high fibre carbohydrates and with a special return party on such as legumes, pumpkin, brown Friday, September 20th at 20:00h rice or quinoa to satiate hunger with ‘Hola La Ola, Ola Ceviche’ and for good energy sources. + Advance booking essential!

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1/2 cantaloupe melon (skin and seeds discarded) 1 kiwi fruit (peeled) 1 celery stem Juice of 1 lemon juice + grated skin of half a lemon 1 apple (core and pips discarded) 1 bunch fresh curly kale or spinach leaves 1 inch peeled ginger Small amount of water to help liquidize if necessary Use Spirulina, maca, turmeric, ginger or wheatgrass as an extra booster to your blend First chill all the above ingredients. Chop and place in your blender. Blend till smooth. Chill again if necessary.

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RESTAURANTE LÓPEZ PUERTO

‘LÓpez Puerto’ started out as a family-run business back in 1954, specializing in ibérico meats in Spain. Their acorn-fed pigs are raised in open fields, which results in the legendary ‘bellota’ jamón ibérico that is rated as one of the top four hams in the world. Their ibéricos are so in demand that they now export to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa and more…

In Valencia, you can savour their range of jamónes, distinctive cheeses, delicious salads, superb steaks and more at “López Puerto Restaurante.” It is excellently located just off Plaza Ayuntamiento. After lunching here on a sunny Saturday, the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team were left impressed by the sheer quality of the cuisine, the love put into the preparation and presentation of each dish and the relaxed atmosphere amongst diners.

They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff at your service. The restaurant has a very clean and fresh interior; all adding up to making this is a most enjoyable place to savour a menú de degustación or the wider ranging carta for lunch or evening dinner during any month of the year. The customers are a very varied mix of locals and visitors of all ages… 24/7 Valencia team LÓPEZ PUERTO RESTAURANTE Avenida María Cristina Nº1, local 5 y 6 (Just off Plaza Ayuntamiento) Valencia Tel: 963 54 72 77 https://www.facebook.com/ López-Puerto-Restaurante Open everyday Hours: 09.30h – 23.30h Monday-Friday: menú de degustación: 10.50€ (13h -15.30h) Saturday –Sunday: menú de degustación: 13.50€ (13h – 15.30h)

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ARTS & THEATRE MUSEUMS / GALLERIES ATENEO MERCANTIL Van Gogh Alive Hasta 20 octubre BOMBA GENS Nicolás Ortigosa. Obres 2002-2018 Hasta 13 octubre 2019 La mirada de las cosas Hasta 2 febrero 2020 CENTRO CULTURAL BANCAJA Entre el Equipo Realidad y el silencio Jorge Ballester. Hasta 01/09/2019 Julio Romero de Torres Hasta 08/12/2019 Treinta años de diseño industrial en la UPV Hasta 08/09/2019 CENTRE DEL CARME ‘EUROPEAN PUZZLE’ JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BÉCHET Hasta septiembre ‘ANDREA CORRALES. LA DIMENSIÓN MATERIAL DE LA IMAGEN PORNOGRÁFICA’ Hasta 8 septiembre LUIS GORDILLO. FOTOALIMENTACIÓN Hasta 1 septiembre XISCO MENSUA. 15.600 DÍAS Hasta 1 septiembre Something happened Hasta 8 septiembre ZOEXTROPÍA. LO BELLO POSTHUMANO Hasta 22 septiembre ISIDRO LÓPEZ-APARICIO (iLA). LA MISMA SOMBRA Hasta 13 octubre ‘MEDIO SIGLO QUE CONT[ARTE]’ Septiembre La Misma Sombra Hasta 13 octubre CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS (L’Hemisferic, Museu de les Ciencies Principe Felipe, L’Oceanografic) www.cac.es ESPAI VISOR Ana Amorim y Bérénice Lefebvre Hasta 13 septiembre Larry Clark Desde 20 septiembre FUNDACIÓN CHIRIVELLA SORIANO Manuel Rey Fueyo. Pintura Siglo XXI Hasta 29 septiembre GALERÍA BENLLIURE Pintura Moderna y Contemporánea de los Siglo XIX y XX Permanente

GALERIA LUIS ADELANTADO Mulholland Drive Álex Marco Desde 20 septiembre Boiler Room SLURP, GLUG Esther Gatón Desde 20 septiembre IVAM INSTITUT VALENCIÀ D’ART MODERN EXPOSICIONES IVAM Caso de estudio: 1989. IVAM EQUIPO CRÓNICA Hasta 8 septiembre El espíritu de una época Ignacio Pinazo en la colección del IVAM Hasta 29 diciembre 2019 º123 Sala de la biblioteca Hasta 06 Octubre 2019 TIEMPOS CONVULSOS. Historias y microhistorias en la colección del IVAM Hasta 19 abril 2020 Materia, espacio y tiempo. Julio González y las vanguardias Hasta 2021 Lara Almarcegui. Volcán de Agras. Derechos mineros Hasta Octubre Bajo la nube de verano. Proyecto del Grupo Aranea Hasta 08 Septiembre 2019 Fernand Léger i La Vida Moderna Hasta 15 Septiembre 2019 Sexopolíticas del cine marginal: años 70 y 80 Sala de la biblioteca Hasta 06 Octubre 2019 Hilando ideas. Tejiendo arte Hasta 27 Octubre 2019 Lara Almarcegui. Volcán de Agras. Derechos mineros Hasta 27 Octubre 2019 Acta Susana Solano Hasta 13 Octubre 2019 El espíritu de una época: Ignacio Pinazo en la colección del IVAM Hasta 29 Diciembre 2019 INSTITUTO FRANCÉS DE VALENCIA www.institutfrancais.es/valencia/ CENTRE CULTURAL LA BENEFICÈNCIA www.labeneficencia.es/es L’ IBER DE LOS SOLDADITOS DE PLOMO Exposición Permanente: Guardias Españolas, Colecciones Valencianas, Almansa, Vida Cotidiana, Tirant y Serie Histórica. Exposición “Aventuras en el desierto”.

MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES SAN PIO V Renacimiento Barroco Pintura Gótica La Pintura Académica La Pintura de los Siglos XIX y XX Colección Permanente El inicio de la pintura moderna en España: Sorolla y su tiempo Hasta 30.08.2020 Picasso - Cela: dibujos, escritos y cerámicas. Colección Gabarrón Hasta 01.09.2019 Vicente Rodes Aries. El estudio del natural Hasta 08.09.2019 GYPSUM formando artistas Hasta 13.10.2019 MUSEO DE PREHISTORIA DE VALENCIA Prehistoria, Cultura Ibérica, Mundo Romano, dinero Exposición Permanente Historia de Valencia en Ocho Periodos Exposición Permanente Galaicos. Un pobo entre dous mundos Hasta 01-09-2019 MUSEO VALENCIÀ D’ETNOLOGIA Jarque la càmara y la vida Hasta 29 septiembre “Faixa roja, faixa blava. La pilota valenciana” en Bicorp Hasta 8 septiembre Prietas las filas. Vida cotidiana y franquismo Hasta 8 septiembre “Festes valencianes” a Yàtova Hasta 10 septiembre MuVIM L’Aventura del Pensamiento Exposición Permanente Torre Islámica Exposición Permanente Valencia Según el Pare Tosca Exposición Permanente Pierre Verger. Un viaje fotográfico por la España republicana (1935) Hasta septiembre DVBÓN. Un artista republicà (1909-1952) Hasta septiembre Involución Mario Gomez Hasta septiembre PLASTIC MURS Bent Horizons Jan Kalab Desde 20 Septiembre UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA, LA NAU HUMBERTO RIVAS Hasta 15 septiembre

SEPTEMBER 19 EL RETO DE MÈTODE 100 números de ciencia Hasta 15 septiembre ISABEL OLIVER, CUARENTA AÑOS DE ARTE COMPROMETIDO (1970-2009) Hasta 3 noviembre Premio de adquisición 2019 Colección Cañada Blanch 6ª edición Desde 27 septiembre

PALAU DE LES ARTS OPERA

Le nozze di Figaro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 27 septiembre, 2, 4 octubre de 2019 · 20.00h 29 septiembre, 6 octubre 2019 · 18.00 h

THEATRE / TEATRO CIRCUITO CAFE TEATRO

www.circuitocafeteatro.com

ESPACIO INESTABLE

www.espacioinestable.com

SALA RUSSAFA

www.salarussafa.es

TEATRO OLYMPIA

La llamada, El musical Hasta 08 de septiembre de 2019 Michael Jackson - I WANT U BACK Del 12 al 15 de septiembre de 2019 Gala del humor 17 de septiembre de 2019 Los hombres son de marte y las mujeres de venus Del 18 al 22 de septiembre de 2019 Ilustres Ignorantes World Tour 21 de septiembre de 2019 Escenas de la vida conyugal Ricardo Darín y Andrea Pietra Del 25 al 29 de septiembre de 2019

TEATRO TALIA

L’Electe Del 4 al 22 de septiembre de 2019 Con poquito me conformo Óscar Tramoyeres Del 14 de septiembre al 11 de enero de 2020 ¡Habla coño habla! Una obra de Unaovarias 24 de septiembre de 2019 Hitchcock (la comedia) Del 25 al 29 de septiembre de 2019 Viviendo del cuento 28 de septiembre de 2019

CINEMA / CINE FILMOTECA IVAC SEPTIEMBRE 2019

LAS MEJORES PELÍCULAS DE 2018 Hasta 29 de septiembre de 2019 PELÍCULAS DE CULTO del 13 al 29 de septiembre de 2019 LES ARTS EN LA FILMOTECA del 20 de septiembre de 2019 al 10 de mayo de 2020 PREMIO RIZOMA: “YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL” 25 de septiembre de 2019

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LIVE MUSIC

16 TONELADAS

(Zona Campanar) Calle Ricardo Micó, 3 Facebook 16 Tonelades New rock club and indie disco in the Campanar area, near the Rio Turia.

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, amenco and rock. See listings. Jazz, blues, amenco, 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

CAFÉ PUB MURNAU

(Zona Blasco Ibañez) C/Impresor Palmert Lambert, 5 Tel: 96 0 093 67 84

DELUXE POP CLUB

(Zona Plaza Cedro) C/ Poeta Mas y Ros 42, Zona Cedro www.deluxepopclub.com

EL ASESINO

(Zona plaza cedro) Plaza Cedro,1 Valencia 46022 Tel:963 55 15 58 wix.com/pub-el-asesino Established in 1984 and open again with live rock music and more…

ESPAI MUSICAL SKALA

C/ San Vicente Ferrer n17 LLIRIA, Spain Movil: 651 17 03 73 www.facebook.com/EspaiSkala/ Jazz. Soul, Fusion, World Music and more…

FUNKSOCIEDAD

www.facebook.com/FunkSociedad/ ‘FunkSociedad’ is a playful, cultural collective made up of friends and professionals that brings together different artists, DJs, producers and people from the world of entertainment, whose purpose is to support the music scene

GESTALGUINOS

(Zona Carmen) Carrer del Poeta Liern, 33 Tel:963 52 88 99 Jam sessions every week including jazz, blues, flamenco…

HARDROCK CAFÉ VALENCIA Zona Pl Ayuntamiento) Av, Marques de Sotelo, 6 Tel:962 56 56 53 Live shows every month

JARITÉ ESPAI OBERT

C/Buenos Aires n˚8. (ZONA RUZAFA) Valencia Tel: 658 38 48 59 www.jarite.orgacoustic Acoustic music including tango. Boleros, flamenco, Brazilian, jazz and more…

JERUSALEM

C/ Jerusalem, 55 (Zona Centro) www.jerusalemclub.es Live pop & rock music near the train station…

ELECTROPURA

(Zona Ruzafa) C/ Pinto Salvador Abril, 20 See Facebook for more details Acoustic gigs at 19.30h with indie often being the avour.

ELVIENTO BAR

(Zona Cabanyal) C/ de la Iglesia del Rosario, 8 Movil:606 88 20 00 www.elvientobar.com Live flamenco every Wednesday. Live blues every Thursday.

ENVIVO LIVE SHOWS & FOOD

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

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS circuit, where every week you can see famous international live bands from the modern jazz world. Mítico y prestigioso club de jazz de estilo neoyorquino, con una átmosfera auténticamente jazzística, donde pueden verse todas las semanas guras internacionales del jazz contemporáneo. SEPT 5th 22.30h María Gil & Santi Peláez Duo SEPT 6th 22.30h BLACKSAND TRIO SEP 7th 22.30h JESUS NUÑEZ QUARTET SEP 11th 20.45h IVERSON/SANDERS/ROSSY SEP 12th 22.30h DIMITRI ELEGHEERT & JOAN BENAVENT SEP 13 22.30h THAIS MORELL & VIKTORIJA PILATOVIC SEP 17 20.45h PERICO SAMBEAT’S ATLANTIS 4TET Consulta la web: www.jimmyglassjazz.net

Tel. 96 326 05 26 www.lococlub.org LIVE MUSIC & COLD BEERS +Dj’s A live music venue run by music lovers for music lovers. Un local de música en vivo dirigido por amantes de la música para los amantes de la música.

MONTEREY PUB

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

PALAU DE LA MUSICA

(Zona 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 Túria gardens with musicians fromaroundtheworld.Seewebsitefor current programme.

(Zona Benimaclet) C/Arquitecto Arnau, 16 961131706 - 663 702 960 lk kafcafe.blogspot.com Atmospheric, literary café-bar with regular live gigs and jams.

Calle Ruaya, 3, (BARRIO ZAIDIA) Movil: 688 92 70 59 lachimeneadezaidia.wordpress.com Live music with flamenco and fusion bands and more…

LA MUTANT

(Zona Puerto) C / Joan Verdeguer, 22-24 www.lamutant.com Live music, theatre, performance art and more…

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.

LA VITTI

(Zona Blasco Ibañez) Plaza Xuquer, 3 Tel:963 38 91 51 Jazz jam sessions on Monday and live soul sessions on Thursdays.

LOCO CLUB

(Zona Juan Llorens) C/ Erudito Orellena, 12

(Zona Juan Llorens) C/ Villanueva y Gascons, 2 Tel: 96 327 06 72 www.unacosarara.com Some quality local bands to accompany your Mediterranean meal at this ‘Bistro Musical’ including Jazz, Flamenco, Blues, Fusion, World Music and more...

WAH-WAH

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

CLUBS

Zona Alameda AZZA VALENCIA@ PALAUALAMEDA

Zona Aragón CARIBBEAN’S ARAGÓN

LA BULERIA

LA CHIMENEA DE ZAIDIA

UNA COSA RARA

C/Arquitecto Mora, 2 palaualameda.com/espacios/azza/ The new “place to be!” From house to 80s to hip-hop to indietronica, dependingon thenight.Cocktailsgaloreand dancefloor!

KAF CAFE

(City of Arts and Sciences) C/Obispo Jaime Perez, 24 Tel: 96 315 30 58 Live FLamenco show & dinner. www.labuleria.com

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PETER ROCK RESTAURANTE

(Zona Carmen) C/ Plaza Vicente Iborra 4 Tel: 96 0914304 / Mobile: 601320634 www.peterrock.es

PETER ROCK CLUB

C/ Quart, 26 (Zona Carmen) www.peterrockclub.com Facebook: PeterRockClub Concerts, Live music in the Barrio del Carmen with the emphasis on ROCK!

ROCK ISLAND MUSIC BAR (Zona Benimaclet) Calle Enrique Navarro, 8

MATISSE CLUB

(Zona Plaza Cedro) C/ Ramon de Campoamor, 60 www.matisseclub.com Live music with very eclectic programme.

THE HOPS

(Zona Patraix) C/ Beato Nicolás Factor, 32 Movil:671 305332 Live rock, indie, jazz and world music.

TRANQUILO MUSICA

C/ Bélgica, 5 House and pop, good mix of DJs and popular with students of all nationalities!

Zona Blasco Ibañez LA3

Avenida Blaso Ibañez, 111 Indietronica, hits, rock & pop, urban sounds… New location for this legendary club!

Zona City of Arts & Sciences L’UMBRACLE

Av. Del Saler, 5 www.umbracleterraza.com Fantastic terrace! Quality cocktails. Commercial music. Popular with the get dressed up crowd. Open from 18h until 7am Thursdays to Sundays MYA (el Club de l’Umbracle) is downstairs and open Thursdays to Saturdays with commercial house music a fixture.

Zona Ruzafa LATEX

C/Carlos Cervera, 23 Movil: 678 64 49 41 Electronica, Funk, House and more in the hip barrio of Ruzafa.

PICCADILLY DISCOTECA CLUB

C/ dels Tomassos, 12. Valencia. One of the wildest and most fun clubs in Valencia.

OVEN CLUB

Gran Vía Germanías 31

SEPTEMBER 19 Valencia 46006 Movil: 687 24 55 49 ElectronicclubinthehipbarrioofRuzafa.

XTRA LRGE PLAYGROUND

Gran Via Germanias, 21(esq Cadiz)

Zona Juan Lloréns MAGAZINE CLUB

Pza / Perez Escrich, 18 Magazine has become an essential part of the rock’n’roll scene in Valencia.

Zona El Carmen GONG

C/ Concordia, 3 (near C/ Caballeros) www.facebook.com/gongvlc Subterranean spot in El Carmen to satisfy the underground explorer.

GO BAR VLC

( Up! Hostel@Main train station) C/Xativa, 24

KRAKEN

C/ San Dionisio, 3 Feel ‘heavy metal’ and like hard rock? Plenty of like-minded souls in a loud bar. Rock on!

MR MONKEY VLC

C/ Alta, 11 Excellent cocktails and electronica DJ sessions…

MONTEREY PUB

C/ Museo,10 Jazz Jam sessions, rock & roll and more...

PAN DE QUESO

C/ Serranos, 19 Tel:96 3 924 841 Variety of Brazilian cheeses breads, natural juices, croquettes and lovely little terrace.

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SLAVIA

Plaza San Jaime, 8. Slavia is a long-established classic of the Carmen scene. Open since 1996, with an ample selection of cocktails, gins and beers.

ÚNIC

Plaza Sant Jaume, 1

VIBORA SAVAGE ROCK’N’ ROLL CLUB C/ Quart, 47

Zona C/Jesús FUNKADELIA

C/Marques de Zenete, 5 Movil:625 358 401 Music bar with Soul, Funk, Jazz, Reggae, Blues and Afro music. Co- lourful interior and friendly Spanish and English owners. There will be live music of all genres with DJs in between the sets. Tapas will soon be available. The specialist DJs on Fridays and Saturdays from 23.30-- 3.30h. Private parties, cocktails and montaditos available. Fiestas privadas, cocteles y montaditos.

Zona Canovas UPPER CLUB

Gran Via ques del Turia, 40 www.upperclub.es

BOWIE DISCOTHEQUE

C/Marti, 4 Naughty and nice with classic disco for people who love to dress up and stay out late!

Zona Plaza Honduras LA PELIGRO

Plaza Honduras, 37 Tel:693 69 88 19 Open Thurs/Fri/Sat 02.00h -07.00h Ska, Groove, Reggae, Garage, Rock’n’roll and more…

Zona Puerto / Playa AKUARELA PLAYA Eugenia Viñes, 152. Playa Malvarrosa

AMSTEL ART. VELES E VENTS Edificio Veles e Vents, Planta 0, 46024 Valencia veleseventsvalencia.es/

CHIRINGUITO ELOCHO

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 amenco every Tuesday @23h. English language nights Thursday @20h with Britpop music till late. Funky and friendly club.

(ZONA PATACONA) Calle de la Patacona Alboraya facebook.com/pg/chiringuitoelocho

HIGH CUBE

La Marina de Valencia Tel: 963 37 47 20 www.highcube.es Dance music by the port.

CHILL OUT Zona Botanico LA CAVA DE MARTE

C/ Guillem de Castro, 133 Movil:629 90 13 96

LO DE PONXE EN EL KINTO PINO

Plaza Rojas Clemente, 5 Tel: 96 00394 Alternative taberna with vegan food and good value too…

Zona Cabanyal BAR LAPACA

C/ del Rosario, 30 Móvil: 637 86 05 28 Very popular hangout for the alternative crowd with tapas and beer at good prices.

BAR WORK IN PROGRESS C/ Marti Grajales, 13 Tel:96 071 57 89

BODEGA LA PESETA

C/ Cristo del Grao, 16 Móvil: 637 86 05 28 Attractive, bohemian interior with crowd to match. Tortilla is a speciality.

LA BATISFERA

C/ Carlos Ros, 32 Tel:96 2045846 www.labatisfera.com New and already popular! Books, magazines, bar, drinks and music! Multi-space in the hip barrio of Cabanyal from the good people of Ubik Café..

LA FÁBRICA DEL HIELO

C/ Pavia, 37 Set in the increasingly hip barrio of Cabanyal. Art space with café-bar, art exhibitions, live music and more.

LA PILONA - CAFÉ Y CULTURA.

(Teatre El Musical) Plaza del Rosario 3, Cabanyal Movil: 611 41 76 84 New creative space at the ‘Teatre el Musical’. La Pilona is diversity, love, art,culture,livemusic,theatre,improvisation and cold beer!

Zona Calle Jesús CRACOVIA BAR

C/ Alcira, 25 Tel: 963 287 456 www.cracoviabar.com Groovy café-bar with healthy cuisine, art exhibitions, live gigs, DJ and more!

Zona El Carmen BEAT BREW BAR

C/Murillo, 22 Friendly welcome. Excellent Coffees, teas, infusions…

BUENA ONDA

C/ Murillo, 9 Tel:96 0881730 Spanish & Italian tapas, craft beers, cosy setting near Torres de Quart…

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Marzen, Voll Damn, auctions, liberal crowd, lovely terraza.

CAFÉ DEL NEGRITO

Plaza del Negrito 1, 46001 València Tel. 96 391 42 33 Mov. 665 13 05 28 Classic Carmen hangout. Liberal 30-somethings, arty crowd, lots of people wearing glasses!

CAFÉ TERTULIA 1900 C/ Alta 4

LA CAVA DEL NEGRET

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 10:30h 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. Bohemio, literario, y abierto a todos.

C/ Calatrava, 15 Tel: 96 392 33 01 Tel: 963 923 301 lacavadelnegret.com/ A classic in Valencia. Cosy cafe-bar located in the emblematic Plaza del Negrito.

CAFETÍN (Café.Cocktail. Bar) Plaza San Jaume, 2 Movil: 652 38 32 28 cafetin.valencia@gmail.com Situated in the heart of the barrio del carmen in Valencia with more than 30 years of history. This is a relaxing, agreeable and welcoming place where you can enjoy the best of teas and coffees. Specializing in AGUA DE VALENCIA. Un lugar tranquilo,agradable y acogedor donde disfrutar cada dia de los mejores tes y cafés.Especializados en el AGUA DE VALENCIA (LA MEJOR) hecha de formatradicional, con una amplia variedad de COCKTAILS

CHRISTOPHER LEE

C/ Pinzón, 17 Movil: 664 422 202 Cocktail specialists since 1971. Hidden away and with a distinctive vintage interior, just a stone’s throw from the Torres de Quart.

ESPAI SEDA

CAFÉ MUSEU C/ Museu, 7 Tel: 960 72 50 47 Facebook Café-Museu Bohemia at its best. Tortilla, cheese, ham, esgarraet, alhambra, Turia

C/ Hospital, 7 Tel:96 1 063 165 Lovely setting! Newish Gastrobar with Lounge & impressive Café Terrace.

¿PUBLICIDAD? 650639177

LOLITA COCKTAIL BAR

Calle Santo Cáliz, 7 46001 606145563 We are in the heart of the city, next to the cathedral and a few meters from the Miguelete. Finally Valencia has a cozy place with spectacular cocktail service. A new concept in elegance and comfort in the purest Art Déco Lounge style.

MONTEREY BAR & DISCOS

C/ Baja, 46B (Barrio del Carmen) Tel: 96 3917 929 www.montereydiscos.es info@montereydiscos.es www.facebook.com/montereybardiscos montereydiscos.bandcamp.com/ Monday –Friday 17h-01h Saturday 12h-15 / 18h-01.30h Sunday and holidays: 18h-01h

RINCON LATINO

C/ Gobernador Viejo, 10 Latin flavor and long-established.. Hidden away in a quiet corner of the old town, this has a fantastic selection of cocktails. Strictly no telephone number, no wi-fi, no 21

SEPTEMBER 19 website and barely has mobile phone coverage. Great! One for those in the know…

RIVENDEL RESTO BAR

C/ Hospital, 18 Tel: 96 392 32 08 www.rivendelrestobar.com

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UBIK CAFÉ

Calle Literato Azorín 13 Valencia www.facebook.com/ubikcafe Mon-Tues: 17h - 01:30h Wed-Sun: 12h - 01:30h Thurs: 12h - 02:00h Fri-Sat: 12h - 03:00h Emblematic of the buzzing barrio of Ruzafa.

Zona Plaza Xuquer ROCAFULL CAFE

Pl. Xuquer, 14 www.rocafull.tk A key meeting point of the ‘indie’ community.

LA SALAMANDRA

Plaza Xúquer, 6 Long-established and run by the amiable Hector. Off the beaten track, a bar known for its authentic ‘Agua de Valencia.’ He knows how to make it properly! Lovely terrace too.

SANT JAUME

C/ Caballeros, 51 Tel. 96 391 24 01 Valencia Café society par excellence. Set in what may be the best corner of the centro histórico, this long established café bar has a cosmopolitan crowd, lots of room upstairs and one of the best terrazas in the city. Watch the characters stroll down C/Caballeros. Sant Jaume es un clásico del centro histórico con unas de las mejores terrazas en Valencia.

Zona Ruzafa LA ESCUELA

C/ Denia, 32 Tel:96 3 289 145 www.laescueladeruzafa.org Urban hip! Distinctive & attractive multi-use space. Bar plus different rooms with a nice open-air terraza at the back…

LA TAVERNAIRE

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

LA PINÇA

C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 34 Tel: 96 3 25 05 82 / 693 593 037 Arty and welcoming café-bar. 22

GAY / LESBIAN Codigo G

Gay Discoteca & Club (Zona Ruzafa) Carrer dels Tomassos, 14. A Gay disco, next to Russafa market. 3 floors with House, Disco, Guateque, Pop, Petardeo. http://codigog-club.blogspot.com.es/ https://www.facebook.com/codigog

CROSS

THE LOUNGE CAFÉ-BAR

C/ Moret, 10 (near Plaza del Carmen)

Edi cio Veles e Vents Movil: 682 613 446 / 677 72 53 21

C/ Santo Espíritu, 14 Reservations: 601 169 069 / 601 244 546 Great tapas bar with big terrace and deservedly popular with local bohemian crowd...

C/Moret, 4 (just off C/Roteros) Music includes: Ultra-mod, ye-ye, Garage, Britpop 60s. Freak-Beat

TROMBON

Zona Puerto TERRAZA MALABAR

Zona Benimaclet CAMINITO

TETERIA TISANA

Estameñeria Vieja 2 (behind La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 80 94, www.theloungecafebar.com

quality with cakes and teas to savour. Lovely staff with lots of experience and acoustic live music sessions too!

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.

Zona City of Arts and Sciences LA PEQUEÑA PASTELERIA DE MAMÁ

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 Wednesdays and Tuesdays featuring ‘get naked’ parties. Every Friday parties with Dj. Saturday show with DragQueen. Closed Monday. Uno de los pubs gays más populares de Valencia. Lunes cerrado, jueves noche karaoke, viernes estas preparadas por Dj, sábado noche show de Drag Queen.

LA BELLA DE CADIZ

C/ Cadiz, 54 Facebook labelladecadiz54

LA PECERA

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

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ZONA CANOVAS

C/ Alzira, 12 Great name, good beers, indie music. The fifth Beatle would surely have approved. Where did it all go right?

ZONA EL CARMEN BEAR CLUB C/ Maria Cristina, 5

Tel:96 3 529 619 New Irish tavern with welcoming atmosphere & staff. Set right in the centre of town.

NUNCADIGONO GAY CRUISING SEXBAR

C/Doctor Monseratt,28 (near Torres de Quart) Open every day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Happy hours every day from 6pm to 9pm. (2 X 1) Bar, Videos, Dark rooms, Labyrinths, Glory holes, Slings, Cabins. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Naturist Sex Party / slip (from 10pm) Friday: Live Porn Show Saturday: Lottery Draw Sunday: Sandwich party Abierto todos los días de 13h a 04H Happy hours todos los días de 18h a 21h. (2 X 1) Bar, Videos, Cuartos oscuros, Laberintos, Glory holes, Slings, Cabinas. Lunes, Miércoles, Jueves : Fiesta Sex naturista /slip (a partir de 22h) Viernes : Live Show Porno Sábado : Sorteo Domingo : Sandwich party Web : www.nuncadigono.es

PEKADO

Pl. Vicente Iborra, 9 Tel. 96 392 41 39 The seven deadly sins are served afteryouenterthegatesofhellofthis restaurant.

QART CAFÉ

C/ Guillem de Castro, 80

SANT MIQUEL

BEERS & TRAVELS BAR

Plaza Manises, 3 Tel: 96 392 60 50 Zona Carmen Facebook Beers and Travels Bar www.beersandtravels.com ‘Beers & Travels Bar’ is a traditional pub set in the heart of the old town and just a stone’s throw from the legendary Torres de Serranos. At the pub, you will nd 13 different drinks on tap, which includes beers from Ireland and ‘Maleoc’ cider from Galicia. Check out their ‘O’Hara’ Red, Pale Ale and Black beers.

BIRRA & BLUES BREW PUB VALENCIA

Av. Maria Cristina, 12 Tel: 96 392 56 41 Zona Centro Valencia 46001 www. birraeblues.com

FINNEGAN’S

Pl. de la Reina Tel: 96 392 28 62 www.finnegansofdublin.es

LLÚPOL CELLER CERVESES C/ Moro Zeit, 2 Valencia Movil: 639 03 60 06

SAINT MARTIN’S URBAN IRISH

Calle Abadía de San Martin, 2 (near San Vicente) Tel: +34963942171 46002 Valencia info@saintmartins.es

THE MARKET

Pl. Sant Miquel, 13 Tel. 96 392 31 29

C/ Danzas / Cajeros (Near La Lonja) Tel: 961 054 050 Facebook: the market cerveza artesana

C/ Flassanders, 8 Gay sex shop

Taula De Canvis, 6 (near La Lonja) Tel: 96 1 13 28 73

SPARTACUS

TYRIS ON TAP

TRAPEZZIO CAFÉ

TRADITIONAL PUBS

Gran Via Germanias, 29 Tel:96 0 650 756 www.labirradebrian.com

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! 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!

PORTLAND ALE HOUSE

C/ Salamanca 10 Yes! Valencia’s rst 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.

ZONA CEDRO CRUZ DEL SUR SHAMBALA

C/ de Campoamor Teléfono: 963 55 27 32 Traditional pub with plenty of beers plus tapas and cocktails.Warm interior. Bar de tapas, especialmente salazones, y cócteles con decoración cálida de paneles de madera y terraza.

ZONA Avenida Aragón MANOLO EL DEL BOMBO

Pl. Valencia Club de Fútbol, 5 Tel: 96 930 460

Pl. Músico Lopez Chavarri, 2

LA BIRRA DE BRIAN

ST. PATRICK’S IRISH PUB

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ZONA PLAZA XUQUER MAX MAX

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

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RESTAURANTS AFRO-CUBAN BABALÚ

C/ Manyans 17 (next to Plaza Redondo) Tel: 96 315 50 40

ARABIC BALANSIYA

Paseo de las Facultades, 3 Authentic Moroccan cuisine in a beautiful and spacious interior www.balansiya.com

DUKALA

Dr Sanchis Bergon, 27 Excellent Moroccan cuisine with a beautiful interior and experienced owners. Set in the mellow barrio of Botanico by the Rio Turia gardens.

SAHARA (ZONA CARMEN) C/ del Mar, 52 Tel: 96 394 32 76 Movil: 698 579 148 www.sahararestaurante.com

FUSION RESTAURANT KAIKAYA

Plaza Ayuntamiento, 10 Tel:96 0446480 www.kaikayarestaurante.com Japanese- Brazilian fusion in the heart of town!

NIKKEI

C/ Lepanto, 26 (Zona Botánico) Tel:96 3113 578 Movil:651974299 Attractive & tasty ‘Japanese-Peruvian’ fusionofcuisineintheincreasinglyhip & understated barrio of Botáncio.

GREEK 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

HAWAIIAN CITY POKE

Clariano, 4 Tel:96 1029 000 www.citypoke.es

NDIAN / PAKISTANI BHARAT

C/ Moratín n14 corner w/ Calle Las Barcas (Just off Plaza Ayuntamiento) Mobile: 632 17 82 06 www.restaurantbharat.com Open Tuesday to Sunday 13.30h -16h / 19.30h -24h Authentic Indian restaurant that is both Indian run & owned and set right in the centre of Valencia. Beautifully designed interior, helpful staff,

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS really tasty cuisine and wide choice of curries and dishes to choose from with all tastes catered for. This is the real deal! The proof is in the pudding, ‘Bharat’ has become so popular in Benidorm over the last 15 years that they have opened this newish branch in the city of Valencia! Auténtico restaurante indio que es de gestión y propiedad india y está ubicado justo en el centro de Valencia. Un interior hermosamente diseñado, un personal atento, una cocina realmente sabrosa y una amplia variedad de curries y platos para elegir con todos los gustos atendidos. ‘Bharat’ se ha vuelto tan popular en Benidorm en los últimos 15 años que han abierto esta nueva sucursal en la ciudad de Valencia!

ITALIAN ZONA BOTANICO LA FORCOLA

C/ Borrull, 29 Tel: 963 155 909 www.laforcola.com

ZONA EL CARMEN ANÓMALO RESTAURANTE

C/ de la Crau, 4 (Zona Carmen) Movil:699587148 /679580624 Charming, family run restaurant with intimate setting.

AL POMODORO

C/ del Mar, 22 Tel: 96 391 48 00, www.viciositalianos.com Very popular, good value, great pizza.

BACCO D.O.C.

C/ Derechos 29, bajo (1 min from La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 19 65 This is the real deal. Bacco D.O.C. is a distinctive and authentic Italian restaurantinthecentreofthehistoric Barrio del Carmen. It is original, good fun and it is baroque! It has a stunning cave-like interior of “bejewelled and mirrored”stalagmitesandstalactites, tasteful lighting, lots of nooks and cranniesandthree floors.Restaurante muy distinto, con el interior como una cueva. Muy romántico para parejas. Carta extensa de pizzas y pastas.

LA PAPPARDELLA

C/ Bordadores, 5 (next to Cathedral) Tel: 96 391 89 15

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www.viciositalianos.com Popular Italian restaurant without pizza and emphasis on Piadinas and pastas.

LA STRADA

C/ Quart 17 Tel: 96 392 41 77 Excellent! Hip pizzeria and pasta restaurant just a brief stroll from Torres de Quart. 8€ daytime menus, around 15€ at night. Salads, antipasti, piadine, italian tapas, pizza, pasta, meat and sh dishes. Wines from many regions of Italy.

ZONA CANOVAS DON SALVATORE

C/ Conde de Altea, 41 Tel: 96 334 13 04 www.donsalvatore.com Spot the Valencia footballer!

LAMBRUSQUERÍA

C/ Conde Altea, 31 -36 Tel: 96 334 07 53 lambrusqueria.wordpress.com/about.George Clooney did eat here!

JAPANESE KENTO

Cirilo Amorós, 18 / San Vicente 36 / San Vicente 100 Movil: 616 611 289 www.kentoshop.com Healthy Japanese take away and eat in with reasonable prices.

KOKURA AUTOMATIC SUSHI

Plaza Pere Borrego I Galino, 10 (C/ Alta con Na Jordana) Tel: 96 3 911 102 www.kokura.es

MOMIJI

Mercado de Colon Tel:960 709 175 www.momji.es Quality Japanese cuisine in upmarket surroundings.

RAMEN KUMA

Pintor Salvador Abril, 6 Tel: 963 11 94 29 Homemade & authentic Japanese cuisine in the hip barrio of Ruzafa.

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TORA (TABERNA JAPONESA)

C/ Pedro III El Grande , 13 Tel: 96 311 94 29 Great! Finally, an authentic Japanase taberna in Valencia run by a Japanese & Valencian couple!

MEXICAN AMEYAL

Conde de Salvatierra, 39 Tel: 96 3205 837/ 96 3 236 153 www.ameyal.es

ZONA ARRANCAPINS

PORTUGUESE CAFÉ PESSOA

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

LA CONSERVA

Literato Azorin, 18 Movil: 697 95 52 94

SPANISH / VALENCIAN ZONA ALAMEDA ÀTIC RESTÓ @PALAUALAMEDA

Calle Arquitecto Mora, 2 Tel: +34 963 545 176 palaualameda.com/espacios/atic “Showcooking in the sky.” Combining the traditional with the vanguard.

PÍLSENER

Alameda, 38 Tel:96 3 370 211 Upmarket restaurant that specializes in fish dishes.

PALARDI CAFFE RESTOBAR

C/ Cuenca, 31. Come and chill on our terrace, in this new friendly cafe bar. Copas, cócteles, coffee and great food. Every Thursday is the day of “ Burger and Beer”. Closed Mondays. Fridays is Fish Friday. Fish and chips. English and Spanish spoken. Every Wednesday, Menu de TACOS (Chicken or Vegetarian) 9.95€ Relajate en nuestra terraza y bar acogedor. Copas, cócteles y buena comida. Cada jueves es el día de “haburguesa y cerveza”. Cerrado los lunes. Hablamos castellano e inglés. facebook.com/PalardiRestobar

MEDITERRANEAN BON GUST

C/ Corretgeria, 40 Tel: 96 3 155 063 www.restaurantebongust.com “We are a small Mediterranean cuisine restaurant where we enjoy fusing the different flavours of the world.

PERUVIAN & MEDITERRANEAN SIMALÚ

C/ Caballeros, 10 Tel: 96 1 93 03 57 www.simalurestaurante.com Classy Peruvian restaurant of the highest quality in terms of product and presentation. This is authentic Peruvian cuisine with real avours of the land.

QUINA

C/ Antonio Suarez, 29 Tel:96 2 140 048

Peruvian cuisine in the upmarket Aragón zone. Fresh market produce and diverse carta.

ZONA CABANYAL CASA CARMELA

Isabel de Villena, 155 Playa de Malvarrosa Tel:96 3 710 073 / 616 954 842 Specializing in authentic paella cooked over wood. Established in 1922.

LA ALEGRÍA DE LA HUERTA

Paseo Maritimo, Modulo 6 Playa de Malvarrosa Tel:96 3 550 507 / Movil:665 87 03 39 Typical Valencian cuisine. Emblematic, family-runrestaurantforover40years.

O’DONNELL CABANYAL

(Menjar i Buere) C/ Marino Sirera, 14 Tel: 963 54 77 57 www.odonnellcabanyal.com Seafood specialists by the sea. Rice & meat dishes and good selection of wines.

ZONA CENTRO EL POBLET

C/ Correos, 8 Valencia Tel: 961 11 11 06 www.elpobletrestaurante.com/ Beautiful presentation with excellent product. Very popular with locals, inspired & run by chef Quique Dacosta’s Michelin star restaurant in Denia…

LLISA NEGRA

C/ Pascual y Genís, 10 www.llisanegra.com Creative cuisine with excellent product. World-famous chef Quique Dacosta’s latest restaurant is now open in 2019.

MERCAT DE LA REINA

SEPTEMBER 19 Tel:96 3 925 789 Tasty pinchos & tapas all day in the historic centre. Award-winning chef won a prestigious “best bocadillo in Spain” prize, which made the national news!

RESTAURANTE LA CUINA DEL CHEF

Embajador Vich 6, 46009 Specializing in Mediterranean fusion, tasty paellas and grilled meats.

ZONA PLAZA AYUNTAMIENTO ALKAZAR

C/. Mosén Femades, 9 y 11 (Zona peatonal/ Pedestrian street) Just off Plaza Ayuntamiento 46002 Valencia · T. 96 352 95 75 · 96 351 55 51 www.restaurantealkazar.com

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Avenida Marqués de Sotelo, 6 Tel:96 2565653 www.hardrock.com Enjoy food, music and more…

LOTELITO VALENCIA ROOMS & BAR

C/ Barcas, 13 Tel: 96 206 78 52 Movil: (+34) 656 265 229 www.lotelitovalencia.com You can enjoy breakfast early in the morning, almuerzo around midday, lunch or dinner a la carta or menu as well as enjoy a wide range of spirits & cocktails.

VUELVE CAROLINA

www.vuelvecarolina.com C/ Correos, 8

ZONA EL CARMEN 64 Restaurant

C/ Guillem de Castro, 64 TEL: 963 27 01 01 64restaurante.es New! Top quality Mediterranean & world cuisine that marries vanguard presentation with traditional ingredients.

BAR ALMUDIN

C/ Almudin,14. Near Plaza del Virgen. Tapas bar since 1932. Rice dishes, tapas, wines and spirits. Attractive and well-established. An old-fashioned interior with real character. No telephone number. You have to visit in person to make a reservation!

DOS AGUAS

C/ Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6 Tel: 96 251 64 26 Good value Spanish menu del días, great view.

EL ARENAL DEL CARMEN

C/ Calatrava, 6 Tel: 96 009 16 57 Beautiful old building, located in a mellow corner of the historic

Plaza de la Reina, 19

SEPTEMBER 19 centre, with lots of space for groups and couples and plenty of attractive nooks and crannies. Fresh Mediterranean cuisine including seafood, Spanish tapas and rice dishes including genuine paella! An ample selction of wines and great Gin’n’Tonics. Cocina mediterránea fresca incluyendo mariscos, tapas españolas y platos de arroz, incluyendo paella genuina! Una amplia selección de vinos y grandes Gin’n’Tonics.

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EL RACO DE CARABASSES

C/Mallorquins, 1 Tel:96 394 51 15 Authentic Valencian and Spanish cuisine next to the Mercado Central. Dig the arroz al horno!

EL TAP

C/ Roteros, 9 Tel:96 3 912 627 Warm interior. Fresh, quality product in the historic centre.

ESCALONES DE LA LONJA C/ Pere Compte, 3

LA CARAGOLA

C/ Mossen Sorell, 9 Movil:615992803

LA BOTIFARRA

Calle Pinzón, 12 Movil: 34 616 75 86 24 http://botifarra.es/ Hidden away in a quiet side street, this is a classic and authentic Valencian & Mediterranean tapas bar of the Barrio del Carmen…

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 COQUETA RESTOBAR

Calle Baja 42, Valencia Tel: 960 91 45 41 Tapas bar & restaurant, especially popular with locals.

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 & excellent service, great variety of delicious tapas, a top ensaladilla rusa and nice cheeses too. Good selection of beers & wines. Kitchen and bar is open everyday from 9h -01.30h. Clasica tasca situada en el Barrio del Carmen, cocina siempre abierta, servicio excelente, gran variedad de tapas, vinos y cervezas.

T. 961 043 540 info@escueladearrocesypaellas.com www.escueladearrocesypaellas.com C/Obispo Don Jerónimo 8, 46003 Valencia

ESCUELA DE ARROCES Y PAELLA VALENCIANA

C/ Obispo Don Jerónimo 8 Tel: 961 043 540 www.escueladearrocesypaellas.com info@escueladearrocesypaellas. com Highly popular with discerning customers and for all the right reasons. This is an authentic Valencian restaurant where you not only savour Valencia paella you can also take a certi ed course in order to become pro cient in cooking your own paella! This includes a trip to Mercado Central to pick the ingredients as well as cooking with an expert chef in one of their 2 restaurants. Check it out! Paella auténtica valenciana con cursos de paella ofrecidos por expertos cocineros.

FOC BISTRÓ

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 nd. Now that’s what we call atmosphere... El bar de tapas más histórico en el centro de Valencia, especialidad en clóchinas, buenas habas y ensaladilla rusa.

C/ Caballeros, 12 Tel:96 3 916 271 Valencian fusion cuisine, rock’n’roll music and draught beers. What more do you need?

EL RALL

Pl. Tundidores, 2 Tel: 96 392 20 90 Legendary paella restaurant, prime location by La Lonja and Plaza Negrito. Restaurante legendario de paellas y más arroces. Bien situado entre La Lonja y Plaza Negrito. Terraza encantadora. 26

KA’RAK (RAQUEL CERNICHARO)

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24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS cosmopolitan clientele. Clean & attractive vintage style interior.

MERCAT DE LA REINA

Plaza de la Reina, 19 Tel:96 3 925 789 / Movil:629381846

OCHO Y MEDIO

Plaza Lope de Vega, 5 Tel: 96 392 20 22 www.elochoymedio.com

OSTRAS PEDRIN

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. Easy to nd as it is just a stoneʼs throw from the Torres de Serranos. Nice and spacious interior too! L’ Aplec has a great terrace. Enjoy their homemade, fresh and authetic paella to order in advance for groups. Enjoy classic and original Spanish tapas. Gay & Lesbian friendly. Tapas caseras, divertidas, servicio amable y buenas paellas para encargar. Muy cerca de Torres de Serranos. Auténticamente español y abierto a todos.

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.

LIENZO

Plaza del Tetuan, 18 Tel:96 352 1081 www.elrestaurantellienzo.com Upmarket and reliable. Excellent tapas with seafood a speciality. Tapas 5€-15€. Menus 27€-55€.

LIGAZON

C/ Arolas,11-bajo. 46001-Valencia Telefono de reservas: 961141112 MARIA MANDILES Plaza Manises, 2 Tel: 96 04 60 57 info@maria-maniles.com

MARIA MANDILES

C/ del Padre Huérfanos, 2 Tel: 96 315 48 84

MATTILDA

C/ Roteros, 21 Tel: 96 392 31 68 Very near Torres de Serranos so easy to nd. Creative cuisine with highly experienced owner and staff. Mattilda combines succulent tapas and quality cuisine with artistic presentation with a loyal and

C/ Bonaire, 23 Tel:963 76 70 54 Deservedly popular. There are 6 types of oysters available with prices to suit their varied clientele. Friendly atmosphere with cava & champagne...

REFUGIO RESTAURANTE DEL CARMEN C/ Alta, 42 Tel: 96 391 7754 The ‘Cooking Revolution’!

SEPTEMBER 19 de su personal y la calidad de sus tapas y productos, que es el cocina de mercado

SIDRERIA EL MOLINÓN

C/Bolseria, 40 Tel: 963 91 15 38

TASCA EMBRUJO DEL CARMEN C/Juristas, 5 Tel: 96 0 014 584/ 695 478 914

TINTOFINO ULTRAMARINO

C/ Corretgeria, 38 Tel: 963 154 599 / 636 429 329 Tinto Fino Ultramarino is a restaurant located in the historic center of Valencia, in the neighborhood of Carmen, a few meters from the cathedral where you can taste tapas and dishes, salted meats, selected sausages and Italian and Spanish cheeses.The warmth of its bohemian atmosphere, seasoned with the freshness of that retro touch, is combined with the flavors of regional, Spanish and Italian dishes. The best tapas and regional dishes from Spain and Italy are mixed with quality sausages that you can also take home.

VOLARE

C/ Roteros, 12 Tel: 96 0 643 540 Very near Torres de Serranos. Quality mediterranean cuisine.

SAN NICOLÁS RESTAURANTE

Plaça del Forn in Sant Nicolau, 8 | Valencia Tel: 963915984 / Movil: 683105376 Whasapp facebook.com/restaurantesannicolasvalencia Opening hours: From Monday to Sunday from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Tuesday). Paella Valenciana is a speciality. They offer a daily homemade menu and a tasting menu with 5 first and 5 seconds in addition to their specialties in rice and paellas of the house. The warm decor of the restaurant makes San Nicolás a perfect place for group celebrations. The experience, quality and good service guarantee a very pleasant stay. 3 menus to choose from (10€ w/ Grandmother’s homemade cooking / 15€ w/ Rice dishes / 18€ w/ Meat & Fish dishes) . La Paella Valenciana es una especialidad. Con una ubicación tranquila detrás de la misma iglesia de San Nicolás, este restaurante bien establecido que se ha convertido en una referencia en Valencia y no solo por su ubicación, sino también por la amabilidad

YUSO

C / de la Cruz, 4 izquierda and Plaza del Carmen, 6. 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. Near Torres de Serranos. There are now two Yusos, near to each other. La autentica paella valenciana. Cocineros valencianos, una paella estupenda. Ahora hay dos Yusos, cerca de Torres de Serrano.

ZONA BOTÁNICO LA GRETA

C/ Bon Fill, 7 Tel: 96 3 32 24 47 Enjoy tapas and wines in warm surroundings. English and Spanish spoken… 27

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LA HUERTA DE RAMONET

C/ Lepanto, 4 (near Torres de Quart) Movil:657 167 924 The real Spain. Tasty and fresh Mediterranean gastronomy with delightful and welcoming & very well-travelled English Speaking Spanish owner Ramonet. Authentic live flamenco gatherings on Wednesday evenings...

24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS diterranean tapas and dishes, jazzy soundtrack...

ZONA ARAGÓN

C/ Puerto Rico, 34 Tel:96 3034 739

MOOD FOOD

C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 7 Tel:96 1 05 02 69 Beautifully presented and fresh Mediterranean-based fusion cuisine at reasonable prices in a cosy setting.

CANALLA BISTRO

by Ricardo Camarena

CHE, TABERNA VASCA

Av. Reino de Valencia, 9 Tel:96 3 746 525 Legendary & historic restaurant with tasty Basque & Valencian cuisine and the original, old-fashioned green partitions that divides the diners’ tables just like back in the day! Founded in 1933.

COCO PAZZO

Conde de Altea, 51 Movil: 717 12 22 35

DE CALLE

Conde Altea, 12 Tel: 96 3 951 178 www.de-calle.com

LA PURETA

C/ Grabador Esteve, 34 Tel:96 001 70 61.

MAMA RACHA TABERNA C/Ciscar, 15 Tel: 960 065 558

MEAT MARKET

C/ Burriana, 38 Tel:96 3 944 909 www.meatmarketrestaurante.com

MERCATBAR

Joaquín Costa, 27 Valencia Tel: 963 74 85 58 www.mercatbar.es Fab restaurant with quality product and fusion cuisine. Run by legendary chef Quique Dacosta, set in the trendy Canovas zone.

O’PAZO

C/ Conde Altea, 21 Tel: 96 320 11 78 Galician bodega...

ZONA BENIMACLET EL CARABASSER

C/ Reverendo Rafael Tramoyeres, 35 Tel:963 89 14 46

PATA NEGRA

C/ Barón de San Petrillo,3 Tel:96 389 09 54 Vintage-style interior, quality Me28

C/ Cádiz 61 960211173 Mediterranean fusion by chef Ramonet

LA FLACA DE RUZAFA

ZONA CÁNOVAS

Carrer del Mestre Josep Serrano, 5, 46005 València Tel: 96 3 74 05 09 This elegant and eclectic restaurant offers everything from pastrami sandwiches, smoked eel, and slow-roasted pork that are sure to transport you to different places around the globe.

HUERTA Y HUERTA

2 ESTACIONES

Calle Pintor Salvador Abril, 28, Tel:96 3 03 46 70

GINEBRE

Calle Eolo, 7, 46021 València Tel: 962 06 34 24 www.ginebre.com Our Restaurant offers a different concept of hospitality, with a simple, sensitive cuisine, based on a Mediterranean cuisine where the local and seasonal products are the protagonists of their elaborations. Our cuisine is enriched by bringing influences from other cultures such as Moroccan, Mexican, Peruvian or Japanese that fuses with a small dose of creativity.

S ’ALAT (Bar i Botiga Mallorquina)

C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 34 Tel:96 3 034 975 Fresh produce and authentic cuisine from Mallorca.

TAPAS BARS

ZONA PUERTO CASA CARMELA

Isabel de Villena, 155 (Playa Malvarrosa) Tel: 96 3 710 073 / 616 954 842 www.casa-carmela.com Established in 1922 and next to the Blasco Ibañez museum. They specialize in paella cooked in the traditional and authentic way. Closed on Mondays.

NEPTUNO HOTEL ON THE BEACH

Tel: 96 3567 777 www.hotelneptunovalencia.com Excellent Valencian cuisine with paella, cocktails and menus…

LA SUCURSAL

Veles e Vents Muelle de la Aduana s/n Tel: 96 3746 665 www.restaurantelasucursal.com Legendary restaurant that was once part of the IVAM and is now set in the port area.

ZONA RIO TURIA GARDENS RICARD CAMARENA RESTAURANT *****

Bombas Gens Centre d’Art Avda. Burjassot, 54 (P1-3ª) Tel:96 3 355 418 www.ricardcamarenarestaurant.com

ZONA RUZAFA EL RODAMON DE RUSSAFA C/ Sueca, 47 www.elrodamon.com

ANITA GIRO

Pintor Domingo 7 (near the small garage next to the Quart Towers). Reservations: 961 133 418. Facebook anita.giro Mediterranean tapas with an international touch over the years. It’s a liberal mix of clientele, tasty cuisine and it has a rather distinctive buzz that sets it apart from its generic counterparts. Incidentally, it’s LGBT-friendly too. Open Saturdays from 12:30 PM. VERMUT on SUNDAYS from 12.30pm

AL CANTONET C/ Sant Tomàs, 21

647 729 009

BAR LOS PICAPIEDRA

Calle Caballeros, 25 Valencia 46001 Mobile: 622 73 39 17

BOATELLA TAPAS

Plaza del Mercado, 34 Tel:96 3 154 071 Traditional Spanish & Mediterranean tapas with a view of Mercado Central.

BODEGA BAR VALERO

C/Palleter, 51 (Zona Juna Llorens)

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SEPTEMBER 19

LA MURTA vines i tapes

C/ Murta, 14 Tel:96 133 69 71 Tasty tapas with liberal & mostly Spanish crowd in the studenty barrio of Benimaclet.

CLANN

C/ Zurradores, 9 Tel: 662 436 972 Instagram: @clann_bar_valencia Cosy & charismatic bar in the historic centre. They buy the freshest seasonal product in the Central Market and cook it in the moment. Their speciality is a squid on the grill. Every Wednesday they have Argentinian empanadas. Pet friendly.

EL BAREZITO

C/ En Blanch, 13 Tel:96 3156525 Good buzz here. A winning combination of tapas & beers with superb terrace in an atmospheric corner of the old centre…

OLI BAR

KAÑA MAKAN BISTRO

C/ Sueca 61, Ruzafa C/ Explorador Andrés, 24( Plaza Cedro) Tel: 960 15 07 96 www.kanamakan.com Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Open From Wednesday to Sundays from 19h - 00.00h Middle Eastern tapas fusion with attractive interior and friendly crowd. Tapas fusion del Medio Este, interior atractivo y compañía agradable.

Plaza Manuel Granero, 20 Movil:692203795 ‘HAM, CHEESE, WINE, OLIVES’ Set in the scenic park of Ruzafa, one of Valencia’s most dynamic barrios, this is a popular & welcoming tavern with market quality cheese & meat dishes that are cut and prepared on the spot. English & Spanish spoken, experienced staff and friendly service too. Ubicada en el pintoresco parque de Ruzafa, uno de los barrios más dinámicos de Valencia, esta es una taberna popular y acogedora con platos de queso y carne de calidad de mercado que se cortan y preparan en el lugar. Inglés y español hablado, servicio amable también.

PAN DE QUESO

C/ Serranos, 19 “A touch of Brazil near the Torres de Serranos.”

SANTA COMPANYA

C/ Roteros 21 Tel: 961 100 805 TABERNA ARANDINOS C/ de la Cruz, no 1 (Plaza del Angel) Mobile: 639259581

THAI THAI MONGKUT

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 nd 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 dueño de familia andaluza con alcachofas, croquetas, sardinas, opciones vegetarianas y mucho más. Popular con gente alternativa, gente del barrio y visitantes. Excelente terraza.

C/ Corona, 8 www.thaimogkut.es Tel:96 0 21 67 80

MAR D’AMURA

(Zona Cabanyal) C/ Progrés, 159 Tel:96 122 73 24 “Mar d’Amura is both a shelter and an oasis. A place to lunch, dine and converse in peace. Its name is synonymous with the sea, which carries the gentle waves via a distant wind. Also it is the love of the mother, of the mother tongue, unconditional and welcoming. A place for eating, kissing, resting. It is a patio, a restaurant with joyful cuisine and a honeycomb of weekly artists. Sundays has live flamenco and Thursdays has live fusion music. Our house is your house.”

THAILICIOUS

C/ Almirante Cadarso, 6 Tel:96 3815181

VEGAN

KHAMBÚ

C/Quart, 41b (near Torres de Quart) Zona Carmen

SEPTEMBER 19 Tel:96 3120 901 www.khambu.com ‘Khambú’ was born in Valencia as a vegan fast food restaurant.

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SHOPPING

KUPKA

Music textile design C/Turia, 35 Tel: 96 1478033

MADAME BUGALÚ

ZONA BOTÁNICO VINYL EYE

ZONA CANOVAS ABANICOS CARBONELL

Carrer de Castelló, 21, 46004 Valencia

LAURA ASHLEY

C/Cirilo Amoros, 66 Tel:96 1 11 58 44

LA GALERIA JORGE JUAN

DELICIOUS VEGAN FOOD

C/ Quart, 41B · Valencia · 626 355 997 THE VURGER

C/ del Mur de Santa Anna, 3 Movil: 672 32 62 33 facebook.com/TheVurgerCompany/ Vegan Fast food! Popular vurgers include the ‘Original con bacon vegan’ and the spicy ‘La Hawaiana’ with quorn. The ‘Yuba brochetas’ skewers are fantastic. Three types of fries, the normal thinly-sliced fries with a delicious McCain flavour, rustic fries and larger fries. They also have boniato sweet potato fries, imported from the UK and USA. Comida rápida vegana! Los vurgers populares incluyen el “Original con tocino vegano” y el picante “La Hawaiana” con quorn. Los pinchos de ‘Yuba brochetas’ son fantásticos. Tres tipos de papas fritas, las papas en rodajas finas normales con un delicioso sabor McCain, papas fritas rústicas y papas fritas más grandes. También tienen batatas fritas boniato, importadas del Reino Unido y Estados Unidos.

ICE CREAM ICECOBAR

Behind Bullring/next to Primark. 622 80 89 79 www.icecobar.es

BURGER BAR MIAMI BURGER HOUSE

New! Fresh & varied burger bar in beautiful & historic building with friendly staff. Open everyday from 12pm until 12am Tel: 961 67 47 54 C/ Zurradores, 7 Zona Carmen

RAINBOW BURGER

C/Salamanca, 26 Movil:625 35 84 01 Very original burger bar with vegan, sushi and zebra choices.

C/ Jorge Juan, 21 www.lagaleriajorgejuan.com

LE CABINE

(STYLE THAT ROCKS) Cirilvio Amoros, 65 Tel: 960 214 031 Mov: 655 840 553

C/ Trench,15 & C/ de los Derechos,19 Tel: 96 105 76 99 Mov: 665 06 06 86 www.kupkacuero.com C/Danzas, 3 Tel: 96 315 44 76 Chic!

MANDALA

(Espai Creatiu) C/ Calatrava, 4 Tel: 655 301 390 Facebook Mandala Espai Creatiu Spiritual shop run by a kindly couple...

PUCHERITO VERDE

C/ Belén, 9 Handmade & independent Valencian craftwork in a little corner of the historic centre…

SEBASTIAN MELMOTH

TASTE OF AMERICA

C/ San Fernando, 17 Sebastian Melmoth is a unique design shop with objects collected from around the world by the globetrotting owners. Art exhibitions and acoustic concerts.

ZONA EL CARMEN

C/ Purisima, 5 Movil: 640 28 50 687 www.sabotagegallery.com

SANJAHARA(Eva Crespo) C/Cirilo Amoros, 70 Tel:96 0221280

Avenida Reino de Valencia, 6. Tel: 962 06 64 65 www.tasteofamerica.com

SABOTAGE GALLERY

SOHO DEL CARMEN

Calle Derechos 33, Valencia Tel: 96 391 2463

ESPAI SEDA (LA TIENDA DEL MUSEO) (SILK SHOP & MUSEUM) C/ Hospital, 7 Tel:963 511 951 www.laseda.es

TAMALA TIENDA ETNICA Ethnic Gallery Shop Calle Baja 17 Valencia 46003 Movil: 672 92 93 00

UNO AFRIC ART

Avenida Maria Cristina, 4 Tel: 96 315 41 76 www.amilloatlante.com Tibetan bowls, ethnic furniture, organic clothing, tribal masks, a collection of minerals & rocks, decorative items made by hand and manufactured especially for us. www.arteafrica.com Muebles y acesorios étnicos.

DIPIKA KUMAR

C/ Purisima, 4 Tel:650 405 165 Instagram dipkakumar11 Goldsmith/ Orfebre shop/Atelier

INNARA

Plaza Comte de Bunyol, 1. (C/ Caballeros) Quality clothes shop & very well situated in the heart of the historic centre. Mov: 605 31 63 04

UNO, Mercado Central Main entrance Mercado Central. www.facebook.com/unomercadocentral Tel: 963 82 92 51 UNO is the emblematic stand of the Mercado Central. It’s a place to meet, to sample food at the Central Market of Valencia, which is known as the ‘MercadoCentral,whereUNOfitsright in. Enjoy a snack, and take the chance to re-discover local products. It is the project of the very amiable and experienced owner Rafael Valls.

YUSTE

Plaza Miracle de Mocadores, 5 (off Plaza Reina) Movil:630 37 36 03 True artisans. Established in 1970. The real deal when it comes to ceramics from the Valencia community.

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Zona Ruzafa KOWALSKI COSAS BELLAS ARTES

HAIR SALON

SEPTEMBER 19

LEISURE

C/ Denia, 20 Tel: 963 12 52 22 www.kowalskicosasbellasartes.com

MADAME MIM

C/ Puerto Rico, 30

PARANOID

T-shirts, retro musical instruments, toys and more… C/ Sevilla, 7 Valencia Tel: 960 07 07 42

TRINITY VINTAGE

Carrer de Carles Cervera, 19, bajo derecha, 46004 Valencia

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CLASSFIEDS CRICKET CLUB

VALENJOY LA NIÑA LOS PEINES

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 lm directors, designers and photographers too. There is also an erotic corner for customers... “La Niña Los Peines mueve las tijeras y zapatea, a na el tono de los colores cuidadosamente, mima tu melena mientras te la modela al ritmo de tus deseos. Y en el gabinete de belleza te arregla de la cabeza a los piés. Calidad Schwarzkopf, trabajo cuidado y trato personal ¡Óle!”

LAWYER VIRGINIA DE LA CUADRA GALERA

CRICKET CLUB

Levante CC are a new cricket club based in Valencia that have regular league games with teams throughout Spain and also welcome touring sides to the city. The club train most Thursday evenings at the Camp de Beisbol in the riverbed, start time 8pm. New members welcome. www.levantecc.com Jason: 654071182 Barry: 652291897

DOG DAYCARE KINGCAN

Plaza Almansa 1 bajo derecha Tel: 629506145 Zona Carmen

ENGLISH SPEAKING SPANISH LAWYER – Abogada virginia@delacuadragalera.com +(34) 680 438 775 http://www.delacuadragalera.com

C/ Moro Zeit, 11 Tel:96 205 74 / Móvil: 600 481 880 https://www.valenjoy.com/ Set in the historic centre. Friendly service and many happy customers! Bikes for sale & hire. Electric Scooters for hire & more. Ubicado en el centro histórico. Servicio amable y muchos clientes felices! Bicicletas en venta y alquiler. Scooters eléctricos para alquiler y más.

HEALTH

CENTRO URANIUM

www.centrouranium.com uranium.sirio@gmail.com C/Quart 101, bajo, Valencia. Sirio Simó Calatayud Tel: 676 758 709 This is an alternative health centre with classes including Yoga, Chikung, Tarot, Massage therapy, Reiki. Run by the hi ghly trained and experienced Sirio.

PILATES CLASSES

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Tel: 687605722 Personal Trainers specialising in Pilates techniques for single or double classes. Reformer in our studio or at your home. Marta & Mike.

QUIROPRACTICO VALENCIA

Do you suffer low back pain, neck pain, headaches? Why continue suffering? Chiropractic is a natural solution for your pains and aches and also to keep your spine in line! Visit your chiropractor Richard Millo in Valencia or Rocafort. 31

You can find us at www.quiropracticovalencia.com Or call us on 96 131 05 22 (VALENCIA) Carrer Antiga Senda d’en Senent 3, 1º 46023 Valencia Teléfono 96 279 24 49 (ROCAFORT) Plaza Mayor, 8 Bajo 46111 Rocafort, Valencia Teléfono 96 131 05 22

HOSTELS HOME YOUTH HOSTEL Tel: 96 391 62 29 C/ La Lonja, 4

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HOSTAL EL RINCÓN (ZONA CARMEN)

C/ Carda 11 Tel: 96 391 79 98 / 96 391 60 83 Single: 10-13€, Double: 18-24€

HOSTAL ANTIGUA MORELLANA C/ En Bou, 2 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 391 57 73 www.hostalam.com SINGLE/ INDIVIDUAL 40€ (IVA included/ Incluido) DOUBLE/ DOBLE 55€ (IVA included/ incluido) Lovely hostel in the heart of the old centre with comfortable rooms, good service and all modern conveniences.

HOTELS

CHECKIN **** Avenida del Puerto, 129. Tel 963 44 78 87 www.checkinhoteles.com 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 LOTELITO VALENCIA ROOMS & BAR Rooms/ Apartments/Free Wi-Fi C/ Virues, 6 (corner C/Barcas) Tel: 96 306 09 30 www.lotelito.com 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 PURPLE NEST HOSTEL VALENCIA Plaza Tetuan, 5 Tel: (34) 96 353 25 61 www.purplenesthostel.com RED NEST HOSTEL VALENCIA Calle de La Paz, 36 Tel: (34) 96 3 427 168 www.rednesthostel.com SERCOTEL SOROLLA PALACE**** Av.de las Cortes Valencianas,58

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46015 Valencia (ESPAÑA) Tel: 961 868 700 Fax: 96 186 87 05 www.hotelsorollapalace.com THE WESTIN VALENCIA***** Amadeo de Saboya, 16 Tel: 34 96 362 59 00 www.westinvalencia.com VALENCIAFLATS CIUDAD DE LAS CIENCIAS Avenida Instituto Obrero, 20, Tel:963 35 67 93 Near City of Arts & Sciences.

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CENTRO EXCURSIONISTA

24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us about your club? “Centro Excursionista is a compact club on C/ Marqués de Zenete 4, that goes for good music and good beer. It’s a cosy space for indoor excursions where you can get happily lost at concerts, live comedy, drinks & songs. The offer is varied and you can find live music, popcorn, a jukebox, spicy hot dogs, a quiz on the first Thursday of each month or the piano bar on Wednesday. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday.” September Agenda: Thursday 5 QUIZ! Friday 6

MARONDA

Saturday 14 CABALLERO REYNALDO Tuesday 17

HOWIE REEVE

Wednesday 18 JAM DE COME DIA Saturday 21

OSKAR BENAS

Friday 27 MANOLO TARANCÓN

CENTRO EXCURSIONISTA C/ Marqués de Zenete 4 Tel:96 0 82 53 20 (ZONA C/ JESUS) Valencia Spain Hours: Tuesday –Thursday 19.30h -01.30h Friday –Saturday 19.00h -03.00h https://www.facebook. com/Centro-Excursionista-441725243310867/

VALENCIA FOOTBALL

START TO THE SEASON

Valencia fans could be forgiven for having a feeling of “Déjà vu” as this season’s efforts to date mirror the same lukewarm fashion the team started last year’s La Liga campaign. Given what looked like a favourable opening batch of matches by the La Liga computer, the opportunity to hit the ground running with a cluster of victories looked to be there for the taking. Instead, a brace of uninspiring performances against Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo left the club with a single point and murmurs of discontent swelling amongst the press and socios alike. A win in their third game at home to Mallorca was a relief but the way they achieved it was not always well received by the crowd. The opening game against Sociedad at the Mestalla should have been wrapped up good and proper… before the Basque side denied Los

Che victory with a last gasp penalty in the 100th minute of the game. By then, Rodrigo had missed an open goal and Gameiro had fluffed a penalty that would have put the match out of reach and got Valencia off to a winning start. The trip to Vigo was equally frustrating, and was synonymous with many of the away defeats of last year. The team started well with enterprising play but then got hit with a sucker punch after failing to capitalise on some gilt-edged chances.

Valencia their first clear opportunity. Parejo grabbed the ball immediately showing his intent to be the taker. He calmly slotted the ball home to give the hosts a slender lead at the interval, a scoreline that Valencia barely deserved. The second half brought a better response from Valencia and, when Parejo converted his second penalty of the game, the whole team relaxed and started playing some attractive football. The icing on the cake for the fans was the introduction of substitute Kang-in Lee for a ten minute cameo that saw the South The only positive to come out of Korean go on a wonderful mazy run the performance in Galicia was the with his first touches in the match. display by the new keeper Jasper Cillessen, who saved a penalty from his former Barcelona team-mate Denis Suarez, late on in the game. Game three gave Valencia the opportunity to put things right. Another sluggish start had the Mestalla ringing in a chorus of boos midway through the first half, by which time the visitors had already hit Cillessen’s post twice and rattled the bar. It took a surging run from Coquelin to earn his team a penalty, just before halftime, to give

It was the best onfield performance by Valencia in the league to date, but Mallorca showed very little, and it could well be all about trying to avoid relegation for the team from the Balearic Islands this year. Off the field, things have not faired so well for Valencia either . The ongoing saga of whether Rodrigo is staying or going has not helped the stability of the team and the constant links with Rafinha of FC Barcelona have been unsettling too. Rodrigo at one point last month left the Paterna training ground and headed to Madrid only to turn round the same day, after the 60 million transfer plan fell through. If rumours from sources close to the club are to be believed, then the Rodrigo and Rafinha situations have tainted the relationship between the owner Peter Lim and the management staff of Marcelino and Alemany. It seems the latter want Rodrigo to stay and they are ultra-keen on bringing Rafinha to the Mestalla. Whilst Lim sees selling Rodrigo as good business sense, he sees Rafinha as a liability due to his age and history of injuries. With the transfer window in Spain closing shortly, it seems that Marcelino will get his way with Rodrigo, and Lim with Rafinha. It remains to be seen how these disagreements will affect their relationship on a more permanent basis. However, it is highly likely that Valencia will either look to dip once more into the transfer market before the deadline or look to secure a loan deal in the near future for a right-sided defender. A devastating injury to Cristiano Piccini during training, that has ruled him out of action for several months, leaves that right back spot looking particularly vulnerable. Daniel Wass has played in that position from

time to time but he is not a natural there. Ready-made replacement Rúben Vezo is now across the city at Levante UD, after making his loan from last season permanent during the summer months. Despite these irritating issues off the field and an average start on it, Valencia fans still have lots of things to be thankful for… including a Champions League draw that will leave the club confident of progressing to the knockout stages. Chelsea, Ajax and Lille will be the opponents for Los Che in the biggest club competition in the world. Top seeds Chelsea have had a similar start to Valencia and seem to be in a rebuilding phase after losing David Luiz and Eden Hazard. Their new manager Frank Lampard looks to be placing faith in youth and an atmospheric cauldron like the Mestalla on a European night could prove unnerving for some of the inexperienced Londoners. Ajax have been a victim of their own success. Several of their key players from last year that saw the team from Amsterdam reach the European Cup semi-finals have moved to either Spain or Italy. A struggle to get through the qualifying stages against PAOK of Greece, and APOEL Nicosia of Cyprus, suggests they are not as strong as their second seeding in the group would imply.

The lowest ranked team in Group H are LOSC of Lille. The club from Northern France could manage an upset against any of the other three teams, especially on home soil. However, the loss of their talisman forward Nicolas Pépé to Arsenal in the summer transfer window greatly hinders their chances of progress Across the city at Levante UD, the ‘Granotas’ go about their business quietly but effectively. A battling victory at ‘El Estadi Ciutat de València’ over Villarreal cancelled out a single goal defeat at Alavés on the opening day of the season. A 2-0 home win over Real Valladolid has given Levante two victories from three games and a fantastic boost in confidence. They are looking to stay well clear of a relegation battle this campaign.That only Atlético Madrid can boast maximum points at this early stage of the season indicates that the gap between the top and bottom of La Liga is closing rapidly, and that it would be no surprise to many at the end of the season if an unfamiliar name claimed a Champions League berth, at the expense of one of the usual suspects. John Howden Anyone wishing to get tickets for games for Valencia or Levante can do so by visiting the box offices at the grounds or through their respective websites www.valenciacf.com www.levanteud.com

VALENCIA FOOTBALL Saturday 14 Sept Real Madrid - Levante

12.00h

Barcelona - Valencia

21.00h

Tuesday 17 Sept Champions League Chelsea - Valencia

21.00h

Saturday 21 Sept Levante - Eibar

16.00h

Tuesday 24 Sept Betis - Levante

20.00h

Saturday 28 Sept Athletic - Valencia

13.00h

Sunday 29 Sept Levante - Osasuna

18.30h

Wednesday 2 Oct Champions League Valencia - Ajax

21.00h

Saturday 5 Oct Leganés - Levante

13.00h

Valencia - Alavés

18.30h

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 shop (Pl. Ayuntamiento), VCF website. LEVANTE UD Ciudad de Valencia stadium, 11,70 bus, Machado metro, Estadi del Llevant tram. Tickets available at ground on matchday and in advance from club shop (C/Colón), LUD website. Valencia CF photos © 2019 / Levante UD photos ©2019

SHOPPING: VINTAGE IN VALENCIA The vintage scene in Valencia is vastly present and growing. In streets such as C/ Colón and the hip barrios of Ruzafa and Carmen, there are vintage stores that have clearly developed their own brand and personality, which line the sidewalks. The recreation and selling of retro, edgy and bohemian styles that mirror images from the 1940s to the early 2000s, is an up-and-coming movement led by younger generations throughout the world. Valencia’s vintage presence runs parallel to those of Paris, London, and other parts of the globe, including large cities in the United States like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Finding vintage pieces that correspond with your own style and charisma is the most important part of vintage shopping. Luckily, Valencia has so many options that there is a spot for everyone to find their own groove and express themselves through clothing and other eccentric accessories.

SANTA BARBARA Located on Colon Street (C/Colón), Santa Barbara Store is right in the hub of Valencia’s shopping district. As the crowds of C/ Colón populate the streets, its downstairs entrance can be hard to miss but, once you walk down its art-lined steps, you enter a beachy and relaxed atmosphere. The racks of clothes include retro bathing suits, a wide denim selection and vibrant patterns of brands like Adidas, Nike, and Levi’s. The coolest part? The music is always fun and upbeat, making shopping here a cool experience. On every item there are also classic songs written on the tags… a little detail that definitely correlates with this store’s vibe. Address: nº2, Plaza Pinazos, 46004 Valencia Phone: 630 14 81 33 Instagram: @santa_barbara_store SOHO DEL CARMEN Looking for original and funky pieces that will always stand out from the crowd? Soho Del Carmen is the perfect spot. It is tucked between the narrow roads of the historic Carmen district and its selection includes matching two pieces from the 1950s, flirty flapper dresses, and the coolest faux-fur accessories. The trendy staff at Soho is eager and always willing to help you find the perfect piece, and if this place wasn’t quirky enough, random bands and artists will even sometimes make a quick, live appearance! Address: C/ Derechos, 33, 46001 València Phone: 963 91 24 63 Instagram: @sohodelcarmen SISTER BIRKIN Just down the road from Soho Del Carmen, sits Sister Birkin! This quaint little store is characterized by

pastel shades and soft fabrics. They have a large number of elegant, dainty and floral dresses perfect for the summer and all different occasions. Most of the selection is made for girls, with a few unisex pieces also incorporated. This is the perfect place to find a perfect outfit for a wedding, a late-night outing to a rooftop bar, or even a present for all the lady friends and relatives in your life! Can’t make it out to their actual location? Their website is wonderfully organized and always updated with all products. Address: C/ Mantas, 10, 46001 Valencia, Phone: 961 15 47 65 Instagram: @sisterbirkin http://sisterbirkin.tictail.com/ products/vintage MADAME MIM Madame Mim is the perfect location for vintage newcomers, and even more so for those who are looking for something to set their classic wardrobe apart from other vintage options. This store has a very dark and artsy charisma to it, and is different in the way that it sells clothing, as well as old record players, sewing machines, suitcases, costumes and other trinkets. The clothing selection is very old-style European with pieces mimicking royal and pristine styles. This spot is enchanting in the way that once you step in; you can’t help but be amazed by the historic value of the pieces, which creates an enchanting kind of mysteriousness. To acquire any of these pieces would be an absolute privilege. Address: Calle Puerto Rico, 30, 46006 Valencia Phone: 963 25 59 41 Instagram: @madame.mim.shop Article by Sarah Medrano

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THE HOLY GRAIL OF VALENCIA is a magnificent gothic chapel. It was the cathedral’s ancient chapter house. For centuries, it has exhibited the medieval chains of the Port of Marseille on its walls. The chapel features a pew of medieval stone and was where the reception was held for the last Pope who visited Valencia, who was Benedict XVI. The description of the object.

INTERVIEW WITH EXPERT DR ANA MAFÉ GARCÍA (HISTORY OF ART) Tell us about your background, education and travels... I studied at a school called Santa María Marianistas in my village of Alboraya- where horchata is made in Valencia. I've been well-educated in the Catholic faith. I studied tourism at the official School of Tourism in Madrid and earned my Master's degree in environmental tourism: Ecotourism at the Polytechnic University of Madrid at the Higher Technical School of Engineers in Montes. I am also a graduate, master, and doctor Cum Laude with international mention in Art History at the University of València. For my research I have travelled abroad to the Middle East: Istanbul and Jerusalem. In Europe I have been to Faro, London and Rome. In Spain, I have been

to Córdoba, Navarra, San Juan de la Peña, Jaca, Zaragoza, and to all of the Territory of the Grail in the Valencian Community. What is the Holy Grail? The Holy Grail is the most important relic of Christianity. According to tradition, it is the cup from which Jesus Christ drank during The Last Supper. Since 1437 it has been in the Cathedral of Valencia, but it was not until 1916 when it was publicly exhibited in its current location. It was previously hidden with other treasures in the cathedral’s reliquary, where the public could not access it. The Holy Grail is the Holy Chalice of the Valencia cathedral. The Holy Chalice can be found in the Chapel of the Holy Chalice. This

The holy chalice is composed of three parts: - A top part made of stone 4 fingers long (the relic). - A middle part that is made out of gold in the 11th century that serves to showcase and sustain the ancient relic. - A base that is decorated in the Carolingian style that visually balances the piece. This is probably from the Fatimid period (8th-9th centuries). The reliquary is made of gold with the niello technique around the 11th century; this technique was used because the relics couldn’t be touched with their hands. In the Middle Ages, not even kings could touch the relics. It must be known that the actual relic is only the upper portion of the cup. The rest is what is known in liturgical theology as the “reliquary”. The reliquary is used to show and exhibit the Holy Grail. That is why there are two handles, so the Grail can be lifted. As I mentioned, the base has origins of the Fatimid period, between the 8th and 9th centuries. It is decorated in gold in precious stones in the Carolingian style. There are three types of jewels featured throughout: 28 pearls, 2 rubies, and 2 emeralds. Each symbolizes an aspect related to the Holy Grail in Medieval Times.

Can you tell us about the route the Holy Grail took from Jerusalem to Valencia? This oral tradition begins with the story of Saint Lawrence when he was about to be martyred by Emperor Valerian (circa 258). Saint Lawrence, instead of surrendering the treasures of the Church to the Emperor, followed the mandate of Pope Sixtus II by saving and separating the treasures of the Church.

Martín Lloris, on this subject. In the fifteenth century, the city of Valencia was like the New York of the Mediterranean. The king even moved the court of the kingdom of Aragon to the city of Valencia. And on that journey, Alfonso the Magnanimous brought with him all of his royal treasures. Since Valencia was the most important city in the entire Western Mediterranean, the holy relic came to the city.

The relic was escorted from Rome to Osca, the hometown of Saint Lawrence, to safeguard the most precious of treasures: the cup that Jesus used in his last supper. With the Saracen invasion of the Peninsula in the year 711, the inhabitants of Osca and the bishop were safe in the Pyrenees with all of their relics.

Later, in the year 1437, the king decided that it was to be guarded in the cathedral for safe-keeping. From 1437 to today the relic has been held in the cathedral and revered without interruption.

Finally, the most holy portion of the holy chalice was kept in a very hidden place, a monastic centre dedicated to San Juan that later became the Royal Pantheon Monastery of San Juan de la Peña. This is the place where the first kings of the crown of Aragon are buried. There, in around the 11th century, the reliquary was added. The reliquary has a golden base and two handles. There is a notarial deed from 1399 that officially explains the provenance of the holy chalice in the archives of the Crown of Aragon. Since then, the monastery of San Juan de la Peña suffered three devastating fires. From then on, there is documentation such as various inventories of the reliquary of the King of the Crown of Aragon that explain how it arrived at the Cathedral of Valencia. There is also excellent documentary research work done in 2010, by Dr. Catalina

What proof do you have that Valencia has the authentic Holy Grail? In the year of 1960 Dr. Antonio Beltrán, Professor of Archeology at the University of Zaragoza, confirmed that the chalice would have originated between the 2nd century BC and the 1st century BC. The way to date artifacts in Archaeology is through comparison and by "constructive technique".

type of stone of which it is composed. The state contributed the information that the Holy Grail is an entirely Hebrew cup. It has the measurements of four fingers high with a capacity of two and a half rivets. It is classified as Kos Kidush Esther Valencia – 2018. It is a fine, hand-carved glass composed of semi-precious agate gemstone; although, in ancient times they believed it to be of sardius. This stone is linked to the same time as the Second Temple of the pectoral of the High Priest which represents the tribe of Judah (the same as Jesus) and symbolizes the rule of love. Therefore, we have a Hebrew cup from the Second Temple that represents the tribe of Judah, which in turn reflects the Jewish worldview of the rule of love. If we consider the scenario recounted in the canonical gospels of the New Testament (the canons of St, Matthew, St. Mark and St. Luke) we discover that on the night of Easter there was “a cup.”

This signifies the celebration of the Passover of Jesus. In addition, the Gospel of St. John explains how Jesus spoke of the The upper cup of the holy chalice new commandment that night: is made through a hammer love as a currency of exchange and chisel technique. This between human relationships. technique is no longer used but employs the Roman “lathe” tool In nine different scenarios, The which was used at the end of the Holy Chalice fulfills all of the first century. This technique was requirements of marrying a used for all of the glasses that physical object (the Holy Chalice we know of from after the time Holy Grail) with the Jewish worldview of the Second Hebrew Temple. of 2000 years ago: container made With this information, we can with purifiable material (yes), having know the artifact is of Roman ad-hoc Hebrew measurements and not Hebrew production. (yes), of which is close to the figure of Jesus (yes), and is related to However, we could not find the message of Jesus (yes), etc. out where the Chalice came Since 2015 and continuing from geographically, nor the every five years, the Vatican has

THE HOLY GRAIL OF VALENCIA acknowledged Valencia as a “Jubilee city”. All of this is thanks to the lasting tradition of guarding the sacred relic in the cathedral for so many centuries. The chalice in Valencia is the only relic known as the Holy Grail that the Vatican officially recognizes.

in stamping it along the way. In Valencia, “Aula Grail” is a place where you can go to get a certificate of your achievement. “Valten Travel” is an agency that promotes this route through the sale of traditional travel agencies. In accordance with the association, they successfully presented a product brochure Could you tell us about plans of the route in FITUR 2019. to make an official route? “El Camino del Santo Grail” Valencia is the city of the is a cultural association that Holy Grail and has a museum has motivated the idea of dedicated to the holy chalice making a unique tour in pursuit of called Aula Grail. And of course, the Holy Grail. The trail was started there is the Grail Route whose in 2002 by the Guild of the Holy project is led by the Turismo Chalice of Valencia and the Manager Comunidad Valenciana. of San Juan de la Peña. Since 2002, they have carried out expeditions What are your hopes for the future? on foot, horseback, and bicycle. The association works closely with the Church to They have published publications ensure that more people visit in hopes to spread the mission of Valencia every Jubilee year in the highlighting the Way of the Holy hope that the relic Grail. The route is a road that runs becomes better known. for 520 km in about 22 days from We need a world filled with the old monastery of San Juan de la LIGHT and LOVE. These essential Peñas to the Cathedral of Valencia. meanings are brought to In 2016, the association contacted the world by the cup of blessing, me and offered me the role of vice- the holy chalice of the Cathedral president. I gladly accepted this offer of Valencia; from its Hebrew and have since been researching conception centuries ago to today. the Holy Chalice for many years. I would like for many people to be The grail route is officially able to tour the Grail Territory, to known in Valencia as “The Way arrive in the city of Valencia and of the Holy Grail” or simply learn of its history in the Aula Grail “The Grail Route.” However, the Museum. Then, based on their association also refers to it fondly beliefs, they could go to the chapel as “the knowledge route”, and “the and from there and possibly connect path of peace.” The association with the Divine. I have to say that also issues a pilgrim's passport for it is an honour for me to be able travellers that may be interested to push this project forward and bring the Grail to a wider audience. Interview by Will McCarthy

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VALENCIA MUSIC Rock and Roll bassist and founding member of Dire Straits, John Illsley has announced a 12-date tour of Spain in October and will play in Valencia at Sala Jerusalem on October 4th, 2019. John and his band includes special guest guitarist Robbie McIntosh formerly of The Pretenders. He is also known for his works with Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Tom Jones.

Mark Knopfler were the only two original band members remaining. Illsley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018. Illsley has had a remarkable musical journey since 1977, selling over 120 million albums and picking up a few Grammys on the way as well as an Ivor Novello award in 1988 for “Outstanding Contribution to British Music”

John’s band members also come with a wealth of talent and experience, having worked with some music greats such as Robert Plant, Pete Townsend and Steve Harley along with Nik Kershaw and Take That’s Mark Owen. As one of the founding members, with guitarist brothers Mark & David Knopfler and drummer Pick Withers, John Illsley played a major role in developing the Dire Straits' sound. By the time the group disbanded in 1995, changes in personnel meant that Illsley and lead singer

The show will feature all the wellknown hits from Dire Straits such as: Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing, Walk of Life, Romeo and Juliet, Tunnel of Love, Private Investigations, Latest Trick, Calling Elvis, On Every Street, Telegraph Road and Brothers in Arms plus many more & songs from John’s latest album “Long Shadows” which was released in May last year. John Illsley says, “The new songs fit very comfortably next to the Dire Straits classics, which I still love to play and it seems people love to hear.”

Show dates and venues: October 3 / Barcelona Sala Apolo October 4 / Valencia Sala Jerusalem October 5 / Granada Industrial Copera October 6 / Murica Sala Rem October 9 / Malaga Sala Paris 15 October 10 / Sevilla Sala Custom October 11 / Ciudad Real Sala Magestic October 12 / Madrid Joy Eslava October 15 / Valladolid Sala Lava October 16 / Pamplona Sala Zentral October 17 / Bilbao Kafe Antzokia October 18 / Gijon Sala Albeniz Article © 2019 24/7 Valencia

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JOHN ILLSLEY OF ‘DIRE STRAITS’ 24/7 Valencia: Tell us something about your upbringing and musical background… John Illsley of Dire Straits: I came from a regular household in the UK but fell in love with music from about 12 years old. I first picked up a guitar at 13 years old. Any tales of the early ‘Dire Straits’ when they were trying to make it? We played everywhere we could… sometimes in front of 10 people… but gradually more people came after the first album came out. What was life like in Dire Straits when you hit it big? Very busy with no time off, a lot of touring, lots of interviews and travel all over the world but a huge amount of fun playing great songs to a lot of people.

What was the chemistry that made the band so special? Mark Knopfler and I always were very close and had the same ideas about how the band should be. There were a few changes in musicians but all who joined went well with the Dire Strait sound and set up. Given that you had a winning formula…what broke the band up? Nothing broke the band up. We just decided that we had gone as far as we wanted with what we had, we all needed a break and wanted to do different things, me with art and Mark Knopfler with his own music. How did you deal with the aftermath? I did a lot of painting, had 2 more children and enjoyed being at home with my family. I did many art exhibitions and spent time with friends.

Tell us about your current band and the key members of the group. I have had 3 of the band for over 6 years now. Robbie McIntosh [Guitar,] Steve Smith [Keyboards] and Stuart Ross [Drums]. We have a girl singer called Hannah and another guitar player called Scott Mckeon. Tell us about your solo career. Do you have any musical plans for the future? I’ve made six solo CD’S and 2 live records and one DVD… plus a collaboration with an Irish singer called Greg Pearle. I will continue to make albums. Could you tell us what the public can expect at your show in Valencia? We will be playing the Dire Straits classic songs plus a few from my solo albums. We play for about 2 hours. Interview by Will McCarthy

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