Americas Cup Valencia

The 32nd Americas Cup was the greatest sailing event of the decade and Allinghi once again were the winners of the Cup.

Valencia was proud to host this wonderful event in 2007 and  again in 2009.

With such excellent weather conditions and warm steady breezes, this lovely coast line is perfect for sailing yachts.

A brand new harbor with state-of-the-art marinas and viewing capacity for over a million spectators made this a fantastic venue for the  Americas Cup.

History of the Cup

In 1851, the event was sparked off by a sailing race in the Isle of Wight between England and the US.

The US won and thus was the birth of this event which is held every 3 to 4 years.

El Grao/El Puerto (The Port)

London architect David Chipperfield and Barcelona n720 architects completed the new center in the Port’s inner harbor ( Edificio Veles e Vents).

In October 2007 the building was shortlisted and favorite for the British 2007 Stirling building of the year award.

The building connects to a new park and was specially designed so that the elevated decks would give spectators perfect views of the races.

There is a public restaurant on the ground floor with reception and VIP facilities.

The first floor is open-air and contains shops and a viewing deck and the second and third level are where the VIP area is.

Getting Here

There are many buses which connect to the center of town.

Many pass the City of Arts & Sciences and El Saler shopping center.

You can also take the tram from Pont de Fusta (opposite Torres de Serranos) to Las Arenas.

Parking

There is an 800 place parking garage in Port America’s Cup located below the Veles e Vents building.

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BEST Clubs by the Beach in Valencia

There are also many clubs by the beach in Valencia which are well worth a visit.

Some of the best places to go are close to the beaches of Malvarrosa and Las Arenas.

Parallel to the promenade is a street called Eugenia Viñes where many of the trendy open-air clubs and bars are to be found.

CABELLITO DE MAR

Eugenia Viñes, 22
46011
Tel: 96 371 0763

Very upmarket beach disco which has guest DJs and live concerts.

LA FLORIDITA

Eugenia Viñes, 22
46011
Tel: 96 371 8567

Beautiful outdoor club with 3 bars.

LUNA JARDIN

Calle Isabel de Villena, 29

The latest club to be added to Valencia’s fantastic summer night scene is Luna Jardin. Located on Playa de Malvarossa this really is a late night club ending at 6.00 or 8.00am in the morning. Just in time for that early morning swim!

LAS ANIMAS PUERTO

Edificio Docks, Paseo de Neptuno
Tel: (+34) 902 108 527

Very trendy club close to the beach and at the entrance to the Americas Cup Port. Fantastic views of the beach and sea with 3 halls for you to dance the night away – R & B, house and ’70s and ’80s music.

• The terrace of Las Animas Port is already open so you can enjoy one of the most emblematic of the city, in a building referred to as the Building Docks, in the port of Valencia, next to the Marina Real Juan Carlos I.
• The best views of the port of Valencia, an exclusive watered with the Mediterranean sea breeze.

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Tapas Bars & Restaurants in Valencia

There are so many cheap Valencia restaurants and the majority are incredibly good value for money.

The Old Quarter of Valencia is literally overflowing with tapas bars, cafes, horchaterias and restaurants.

The following are just a few of the many wonderful places you will find here.

Los Toneles

Ribera,17

The first time we went to this cerbezeria (beer taverna), it was bucketing down with rain so we had no choice but to take shelter inside and we enjoyed a very tasty three course meal.

This  is one of the most popular cheap Valencia restaurants and has been going strong for around 60 years. Located directly opposite the bull ring, the service is extremeley good, locals love it and the calamari and beer are delicious.

Horchateria El Siglo

Pl Santa Catalina
Tel: 391 84 66

The horchateria was founded in 1836 and is famous for its ice-cold (and very healthy) milky Valencian drink made from tiger nuts which is called horchata.

A must to have with this drink are fartons (yes, you heard right) – similar to long iced buns.

Another must which everyone in our family loves is the ever popular chocolate and churros. Thick chocolate drink in which you dunk churros (similar to a long donut) – truly delicious!

Bar Pilar

Calle Moro Zeit, 13
Tel: 963 910 497

This is one of the most popular cheap restaurants in the Barrio del Carmen.

Famous as the mussel-eaters cathedral with a great variety of tapas.

San Jaume

Calle Cavallers/Caballeros, 51
Tel: 963 912 401

Also in Barrio del Carmen is the popular San Jaume which is ideally located in one of the most popular and trendy streets in Valencia.

With a terrace where you can have your drink and watch the world go by this is a great place to undwind and enjoy a meal.

There are also many upmarket bars and clubs as this is where some of the best nightlife is in Valencia.

Ice-cream Parlours

As well as cafes/bars, there are many ice-cream parlours in Plaza de la Reina where you can enjoy an assortment of mouth-watering flavours.

El Cafe del Mar

Plaza Lope de Vega

This lovely cafe is opposite Plaza Redonda and is surrounded by orange trees.

An idyllic place to relax and just watch the world go by.

Finnegan’s

Plaza de la Reina, 19
Tel: (+34) 96 391 0503

Finnigan’s is a very cozy Irish pub offering a variety of drinks which of course include the famous Guinness and other Irish beers.

This is an excellent place to wine and dine and one of the best restaurants.

Vintara

Plaza de la Reina, 19
Tel: (+34) 96 392 4185

Vintara’s has the best of both worlds. It’s a really great place to eat with a terrific atmosphere and a good menu.

A traditional Spanish tapas bar where you can enjoy excellent rice dishes (paellas), “broken eggs”, meats, tapas and wines – website

The tapas bar at the front of the restaurant is very cosy with a candle-lit restaurant at the back.

Some years ago we enjoyed a delicious seafood paella at the front of the restaurant whilst watching a nineteen year old Rafael Nadal on TV in a relaxed and very chilled atmosphere.

La Pappardella

C/ Bordadores, 5
Tel: 96 391 89 15

Situated in the Old Quarter of Valencia close to the Cathedral is this lovely Italian restaurant.

Set over two floors with an upstairs terrace the restaurants offers an excellent selection of Italian dishes in a warm and cosy atmosphere.

For menu and prices visit their website: website

Foster’s Hollywood

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

This modern cafe/bar is right in the centre of Valencia.

It’s based on two floors and overlooks Plaza del Ayuntamiento/Plaça de l’Ajuntament.

It’s a popular cheap Valencia restaurant which offers an assortment of sandwiches, salads and burgers.

Cafe Templo

Avenguda Marques de Sotelo, 5

Great to pop into when shopping or site-seeing in Valencia,

CafeTemplo is one of the many cafes/bars where you can just sit and recharge your batteries.

Based on two floors with a great atmosphere and full of posters of Hollywood Actors. There’s also a very good set menu for breakfast/lunch.

The News  (British Pub)

C/ Correos 5
Tel: 96 352 70 72
If you feel the need for a peaceful drink in an English pub then ‘The News’ is just what you’re looking for.

Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this traditional pub just off Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

La Taberna Reina

Plaza de la Reina, 1
Tel: 963 152 214

Take your pick of mouth-watering tapas in a cozy café/bar.

Ideally located on Plaza de la Reina.

Pay when you finish per cocktail stick on your plate!

Cerveceria 100 Montaditos

Plaza de la Reina

A huge board above the bar lists the various tapas and they all come served with mountains of crisps.

Washed down with wine, cold beer or an iced-coke… delicious.

When  ordering just tick off what you want on a pad (on each table) and the waiter/waitress will tear off your order.

If you’re inside they call you when it’s ready or bring your order to you outside.

Very laid back, very enjoyable and right next door to the beautiful La Fonda restaurant.

Orient Express

Calle Roteras (Next to Torres de Serranos)
Tel: 963 065 166
The First Noodle Bar In Town
Healthy Japanese and South Eastern Asian food at excellent prices.
3 course lunch menu at 10 euros and it’s open all day from midday to midnight.

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Cathedral of Valencia : La Seu/Catedral

The Cathedral of Valencia (locally known as the “Seu”) is situated in Valencia Old Town in Plaza de la Reina  and Plaza de la Virgin (where you will also find the Basilica of the Virgin de los Desmparados).

The Cathedral has the oldest museum in the city (Sala Capitular) which contains the Holy Chalice of Valencia.  This is the official chalice used by Christ on the last supper – the very sacred Holy Grail.

Jubilee Year of the Holy Grail

For the first time the Jubilee Year of the Holy Grail will be held in Valencia. It will be held on the last Thursday in October in the Chapel of the Holy Grail.

The Cathedral of Valencia will become a center of pilgramage to commemorate the celebration.    ‘The Paths of the Grail’ (Los Caminos del Grail) exhibition,  will be held next to the cathedral in the halls of the 14th century Almudín Building  until June 2016.

Cathedral of Valencia

This medieval and very beautiful Cathedral has three doors.  The Puerto de Palau is Romanesque, Puerto de Hierros baroque, and Puerto de los Apostolès gothic.

Entrance to the Cathedral is free if don’t want the complete tour. Just walk to the left of the entrance and you can see the inside the cathedral. For the main tour take the right entrance.

The fee is €5  (concessions for large groups, students etc) and includes an audio tour of the interior, including the Holy Grail.

Times : 7.30 to 13.00 and 16.30 to 20.30

Cathedral Website

Plaza de la Reina is surrounded by restaurants and cafes and you can enjoy a delicious ice-cream, pastry or drink on the terrace of Bertal’s ice cream parlor opposite the Cathedral .  Inside the shop is a very large and lovely painting of the old Tribunal de Las Aguas.

 Apostles Door

Apostles Door (Puerto de los Apostolès)  in Plaza de la Virgin.

This is where the Tribunal de Las Aguas (Water Tribunal) is held every Thursday at 12.00 .

Local farmers are dressed in traditional clothes and  they meet to solve their irrigation problems.

This is done in the very same way as it was done over a thousand years ago.

El Micalet

El Micalet is the beautiful bell-tower which is attached to the Cathedral.

If you can climb the 207 steps inside El Micalet, you’ll be rewarded with fantastic views of Valencia.

El Micalet  2€

Times: 10.00 to 13.00 -and 16.30 to 19.00

Cathedral of Valencia ~ Christmas Nativity (Belén)

If you visit Valencia during Christmas, the Belén (Crib) at the Cathedral is definitely a must to visit.

Admission Free
Monday – Friday: 10am to 1.30pm & 5pm to 8.30pm
Sundays & holidays 11am to 1.30pm & 6pm to 8.30pm.

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Recipes of Spain Empanadillas

Our easy recipes include ‘Recipes of Spain Empanadillas’ which are popular Spanish tapas.  These tastybite size pastries are often served as tapas and the larger version (empanada) is often served as a main meal.

They can be found in tapas bars all over Spain with numerous types of fillings including ham, chorizo sausage, cheese, spinach and many more.

Recipes of Spain Empanadillas

Tuna Empanadillas  (empanadillas de bonito)

Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 small chopped onion
• 2 small tomatoes peeled and chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped pitted olives
• tin tuna drained and flaked
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg
• 12 ozs puff pastry

Prepararation

Heat oil in frying pan and fry onions and garlic for a few minutes and then add other ingredients except tuna. Cook on a low heat for about ten mins until juices have evaporated and then stir in tuna. Add seasoning and leave to cool.

• Heat oven – gas 4/180c/350F2.
• Roll out pastry and cut into approximately twenty 3″ circles.
• Add to each circle of pastry about one level tablespoon of mixture.
• Brush edges with water so as to seal and fold in half.
• Follow by brushing each pastry with mixed egg for a golden finish.
• Cook on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.

We hope you enjoy these tasty little tapas and the Spanish food recipes we bring you.

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Cheap Hotels in Valencia

There are many cheap hotels in Valencia ranging from budget to luxury hotels.

In Spain a hostal is a small hotel, whereas a hostel (spelt with an e ) is a youth hostel (See Hostels in Valencia).

2 Star Cheap Hotels in Valencia

Venecia Hostal

Venecia Hostal  is definitely one of the best 2 star hotels in Valencia. When we stayed there it felt more like a 3 star hotel.

The hotel is right in the center of Plaza del Ayuntamiento and just a stones throw away from all the clubs, bars and restaurants of Barrio del Carmen.

Features include Free Wi-Fi access, rooms with balconies and flat-screen TVs and breakfast room overlooking the square.

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Hotel Continental

The hotel is just a 5 minute walk from Estació del Nord Station next to Plaza del Ayumtamiento.

Features include a terrace where guests can enjoy views of the city, 24-hour reception and rooms with satellite TV and breakfast served in the breakfast room.

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Ad Hoc Carmen

Ad Hoc Carmen is located in the Historic Center just 400 meters from Valencia Cathedral.

Features include a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the hotel.  Rooms come with air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TV, telephone and private bathroom with free toiletries.

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Casual Hotel Valencia

Casual Hotel is just 200 meters from  Valencia Train Station (Estacion del Norte) and  150 meters from Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Rooms are soundproofed and feature a flat-screen satellite TV and are cinema-themed  with en-suite bathroom with shower, free toiletries and hairdryer.  Some come with a balcony with city views.

Free Wi-Fi is available and guests will be given a wireless internet device which can be used throughout the city.

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2 Star Cheap Hotels in Valencia~  Next to the Beach

Sol Playa Hotel

Beachfront  hotel on Playa de las Arenas Beach and just 100 meters walk from Valencia’s America’s Cup Port. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Rooms are  air-conditioned and come with satellite TV, a work desk and some have sea views. The bus and tram stops are a 5 minute walk. The City of Arts and Sciences is a 30 minute walk away or you can take the bus.

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Alkazar Hotel

The hotel is just 300 meters from Estació del Nord and feaures a terrace and restaurant. The Taberna Alkázar Restaurante specialises in seafood and fish dishes and there is also a bar.

Rooms are air-conditioned with modern déco,  parquet floors, plasma TV and private bathroom. Some also have a balcony.

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El Globo Hotel

The hotel is in a fantastic front line beach location and offers a popular pub and restaurant called Vivir sin Dormir which  is definitely worth a visit (open from 11.00am till  4.00am in the morning).

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Miramar Hotel

This hotel is in a great location  on Paseo Neptuno seafront promenade facing Playa de Las Arenas.  The hotel restaurant  serves tapas, local stews and a selection of fresh fish dishes.

There is free Wifi throughout the hotel and rooms  come  with parquet floors and satellite TV with international channels.

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Calpe ~ Costa Blanca ~ Valencia

Calpe is in the province of Alicante in the Valencia region of Spain, it’s a very popular holiday destination with plenty of shops, restaurants and bars.

The Penon de lfach (also known as the Northern Rock) towers over the resort and separates Playa la Fossa and Playa Cantal Roig.

The town is situated between Altea and Javea with two main blue flag beaches.

It  can be reached by car along the the N332 coastal road which is a very pretty route.

If you prefer the slightly faster AP-7 highway route it includes a toll charge of  3.50 euro at time of writing.

To get to Valencia you take the bus to Gandia and the train from there to the center of Valencia.

Although popular with tourists from northern Europe this is a very Spanish town.

Perched on a hill overlooking the town is the old town which is a must to visit.

One of the most popular festivals is the Moors and Christians festival which is held during October and celebrated for a week.

The mountain ranges protect the town from the cold winds so the climate is excellent throughout the year and the reason many people buy property in this area of Spain.

 Calpe Beaches

Take a walk along the promenade (Paseo Infanta Cristina) and you will find many restaurants and cafes.

You can enjoy a meal or drink overlooking the Playa la Fossa which is a lovely sandy beach.

On the other side of the rock is Playa Cantal Roig which has a lovely marina and a very narrow rocky beach. The promenade (Paseo Infanta Elena) runs from here to Playa Arenal-Bol and into the lovely old town.

Tourist Office
Avenida Ejercitos Espanoles
Tel. 965 83 69 20

Where to Stay in Calpe ?

The 3 star Terra de Mar hotel is located in the old town, less than 600 meters from El Arenal Beach with free Wi-Fi, TV and private balcony.

The Bahia Calpe is a very modern 4 star hotel on the sea front close to all the shops, bars and restaurants.

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El Trenet (Tramvia – Tram)

The tram – FGV  ( Ferrocarril de la Generalitat Valenciana) is a narrow-gauge railway which connects Alicante with Denia.

This is a very enjoyable and affordable way to travel around the Costa Blanca. The tram stops at most of the resorts so it’s a great way to visit them if you don’t want to drive.

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Alicante ~ Denia ~  Benidorm ~  Calpe ~  Javea

Altea ~ Costa Blanca,Valencia

The pretty town of Altea is situated between Calpe and Benidorm and next to the seaside resort of Albir (Alfaz del Pi) north of Benidorm in the region of Valencia.

Famous for the blue and white domed church of Nuestra Senora del Consuelo which is perched high on a hill in the village overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

The seafront has a lovely promenade full of restaurants and bars which invite you to relax and enjoy the views to Calpe and the the rock of Ifach which towers over the town.

There is a very large shopping center with many lovely shops and restaurants.

Stunning scenery and mountain walks make this a very popular area of the region of Valencia.

Altea Beaches

There are many little coves and beaches which extend along the 5km seafront.

These include Cap Negret, Playa de la Roda and Cap Blanc.

Along the pretty yacht harbor are the beaches of Pueblo Macarat which is a pebbly beach extending to the beach of Albir.

The main beach of the town is Playa de la Roda which is narrow and pebbly so not great for those who enjoy sandy beaches.

It’s probably one of the reasons the town still retains it’s Spanish air and traditional way of life.

To reach the old town cross over the N332 and then climb the narrow cobbled streets to the main square where you’ll have excellent views of the area.

This was and still is a Bohemian area which has long been the haunt of artists. On your climb you will see many small art galleries and craft shops.

Altea Guided Tours

The Tourist Office are offering free guided tours.

When :  On Friday during July and August 2014.

Time :  The walk starts at 19:00 from the Tourist Office and lasts about  2 hours and  is in Spanish and English.

You can go directly to the Tourist Office to reserve a place or tel: +34 965 844 114 or you can email: altea@touristinfo.net

Nearby is El Trenet (tramvia) to take you to nearby resorts or you can always take the bus.

El Trenet (Tramvia – Tram)

The narrow-gauge railway connects Alicante with Denia

This is a very enjoyable and affordable way to travel around the Costa Blanca.

For more information check out Tram Website

Where to Stay in Altea?

There are many hotels to suit all budgets ranging from 3 to 5 star hotels plus lots of apartments and villas.

The Hotel Abaco is a traditional 3 star hotel in the heart of the old town of Bellaguarda-Altea facing the sea with free WiFi in rooms and a popular restaurant serving good food at affordable prices.

The 3 star Hotel Cap Negret is a 20 minute walk from the center of Altea and features outdoor swimming pools with water jets, free Wi-Fi and balcony. The restaurant serves a Mediterranean buffet.

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Alicante ~ Denia ~  Benidorm ~  Calpe ~  Javea

Valencia Festival of Films

29 July – 27 August 2019

Time:  22:30
Where:  Palau de la Música

During the warm summer evenings in Valencia,  what can be better than to sit in a park under the stars, watching one of the many popular films. There are films from Italy, France, the USA and many more for you to enjoy. You will see films on a cinema-size screen under the stars, all screened in original version subtitled in Spanish.

Tickets are  € 3.50  for one session and a season ticket of 10 sessions is €25.00.

This is a spectacular setting in the lovely Turia Gardens  close to the  Palau de la Musica (Palace of Music) where the films are held.

This celebration of films,  at reasonable prices,  makes it one of the best events of the year so not to be missed.

The Palau de la Musica is within easy  reach of the old town and just a few minutes walk from the City of Arts and Sciences where there are many lovely hotels.

Download a pdf of the films showing and also a map at Festival Program .

There are also films showing at the Rialto Theatre Filmoteca in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Where to Stay in Valencia?

There are many lovely hotels in the old town or near the Turia Garden, the stunning  City of Arts and Sciences or close to the beautiful sandy beaches of Valencia.

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