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Warming up nicely...
Valencia's visitors and residents
alike are fortunate to be able to
make the most of the abundant outdoor
terraces that make sipping a cool
drink a pleasure at this time of year.
Even the smaller bars squeeze a table
or two outside to give punters an
airy seat for a nibble or a coffee;
whilst people watching becomes the
past-time of choice for many.
Stay tuned for our forthcoming round
up of the best sunshine and moonlight
events that are due to be offered
by the city and region. In the meantime,
a few music and dancing suggestions
follow...
MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE
A stroll around the city centre (El
Carmen) at night during the weekend
is usually all that's needed to find
some interesting places with live
music or special nights on.
Our current top tip is the recently
opened Dub
Club (C./ Jesús, 91). See
the website
for details of the latest events and
concerts. Free entry or priced per
concert/act.
Or, why not try Loco
Mateo (C./ Erudito Orellena, 12.
Tel 96 3260526) where you can expect
live concerts of jazz, blues and flamenco
plus a variety of funky and dance
music acts in a popular and lively
venue. Always different and a good
choice for a bit of a shake and groove!
Cost according to the acts.
Juanita Club (C./ Lepanto,
8). Close to the Torres de Quart,
get there from 11pm for great reggae
sounds and an authentic reggae atmosphere
- with a Valencian twist. Often has
live music, jam sessions and guest
DJs. Free entrance.
For a little more dancing space and
later kick-offs, try Latex/Undetown
(Av. Constitución, 29), see
the link for latest agenda of acts
and where it's located. You'll pay
around 12€ entrance, with a free
drink.
Or, there's Apache
(see website for details). Slightly
out of town, but right on the beach,
this is where you can expect a quality
line-up and regular visits from renowned
international DJs. Pay around 15€
entrance depending on the night.
Note that the websites we've linked
to above are currently only in Spanish.
We'll have further details and reviews
in future issues.
TRAVELLER'S TIPS - handy
hints to keep in mind.
- Cash is the most common form of
payment in many smaller shops and
cafés. You'll need to show
ID if paying by debit/credit card.
- Book early for hotels or hostels,
the big events here mean the city
gets full and the best lodging disappears
fast.
- Speeding traffic in the city can
be a tad hair-raising. When crossing
the road beware that at pedestrian
crossings motorists don't like to
stop, and when the red man starts
flashing, run!
- Don't forget to apply a high factor
suncream to avoid "the lobster"
look. Many tourists get burnt. And
it's very noticeable!
- Take time to see the outlying
villages and orange groves. You
can rent a bicycle here,
and follow the bike lanes to get
out to the country. At weekends
you can take your bike on the underground
train (El Metro).
- Walk Valencia's River of Culture
- the old river cause has plenty
for everyone. Details in the official
guide website.
- The busiest times for restaurants
are: lunch (1.30pm-4pm) and dinner
(9.30pm-11.30pm and later). Valencians
all like to do things at the same
time, so book in advance - or visit
places outside of these peak hours
for a quieter experience.
- Try the tiger nut Horchata drink.
It's refreshing, good for you and
a speciality in Valencia.
- Remember in Spain you are not
able to buy alcohol from shops,
petrol stations etc. after 10pm.
A daft law, but enforced nevertheless.
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