Valencia Events March 2016

Top Valencia Events March 2016

Events include the internationally famous  Las Fallas de Valencia which starts on 22 February with the main days from 15 to 19 March – this year Easter in Valencia is earlier than usual on 27 March 2016.

Valencia Events March 2016

Pairing Challenge kicks off in Ruzafa, Ciutat Vella and l’Eixample

22 February –  4 March 2016

The Challenge of Marriage initiative begins at 30 locations in the city and wine lovers are in luck.

From now until 4 March 2016, you can taste the best wines of the Denomination of Origin Valencia,  accompanied by tapas or pinchos for only 3 euros.

The aim is to demonstrate how you can enhance the flavor of the wine to serve with appropriate cover. Local participants are in Ruzafa, Ciutat Vella and l’Eixample.

For more information Click Here

Valencia Events March 2016

Las Fallas de Valencia

Las Fallas is one of the most popular festivals in Spain and includes fireworks, burning of satirical figures, concerts and dancing.

Traditional Valencia foods such as Paella and bunyols are sold on street corners and concerts are held in the Turia Gardens.

This is a very popular event so book your accommodation and flights as early as possible.

Las Fallas Festival  >>

Valencia Events March 2016

Easter in Valencia

Semana Santa – Holy Week in Valencia /  Easter Sunday ~ 27 March 2016

The weather is usually very good and there are many cheap flights and lots of lovely places to stay.

There are many cheap flights and  accommodation with excellent deals on flights and hotels with Lowcostholidays  ~  Expedia UK ~ Easyjet Holidays UK.

Valencia Events March 2016

XXIX Book Fair Old and Used Valencia
26 February ~ 28 March  2016

Monday to Saturday from 10.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00:
Sundays and holidays from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00

Where: Gran Vía Marqués del Turia
ORGANIZER: Guild booksellers launch of Valencia.

Where To Stay In Valencia?

If you want to stay in the Old Town you will have everything on your doorstep. Other places to stay are near the City of Arts and Sciences and Turia Gardens or by the beaches of Valencia.

The SH Ingles Boutique Hotel is located in an 18th-century palace in the center of Valencia’s old town.

Features include Free WiFi, Restaurant and Bar and hotel café with terrace.

The luxury 5 star boutique Caro Hotel is just 200 meters from the Cathedral and a five minute walk from Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina.

Features include bar/lounge, Free High-Speed Internet, restaurant, splash pool, room service and suites.

The four star Hotel Neptuno is ideally located directly facing the beach and surrounded by restaurants and bars.

With direct access to the beach, there is also a beachside bar and terrace. The restaurant offers a range of traditional rice dishes and fresh seafood for dinner.

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TOP Valencia Events February 2016

Valentine’s Day in Valencia

The city of Valencia is romantic and fun with lots of romantic things to do so great for Valentine’s Day.

There are many affordable flights and lots of excellent accommodaton to choose from in  many districts of the city.

Just a bus ride away is the city beach and promenade with many cafes, bars, restaurants and (places to stay by the beach).

Valencia is the land of flowers light and love, so you are sure to enjoy every moment in this magical city.

Read More >>
Romantic Hotels in Valencia >>

Pairing Challenge kicks off in Ruzafa, Ciutat Vella and l’Eixample

22 February –  4 March 2016

The Challenge of Marriage initiative begins at 30 locations in the city and wine lovers are in luck.

From now until 4 March 2016, you can taste the best wines of the Denomination of Origin Valencia,  accompanied by tapas or pinchos for only 3 euros.

The aim is to demonstrate how you can enhance the flavor of the wine to serve with appropriate cover. Local participants are in Ruzafa, Ciutat Vella and l’Eixample.

For more information Click Here

Valencia Events  February 2016

La Cridà Fallas

22 February 2016

The Cridà is the annual call by the Fallera Major (Fallas Queen) of Valencia from Torres de Serranos in Barrio del Carmen.

This marks the beginning of the celebrations of the festival of Las Fallas. The most important days are from 15 to 19 March.

Festivals in Valencia are full of fireworks, fun and the magic and the passion Spain and Las Fallas is one of the biggest festivals of them all.

Las Fallas Festival  >>

Where To Stay In Valencia?

There are many hotels in located in the Old Town where you have everything on your doorstep. Others are near the City of Arts and Sciences and Turia Gardens or by the beaches of Valencia.

The SH Ingles Boutique Hotel is located in an 18th-century palace in the center of Valencia’s old town.

Features include Free WiFi, Restaurant and Bar and hotel café with terrace.

The luxury 5 star boutique Caro Hotel is just 200 meters from the Cathedral and a five minute walk from Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina.

Features include bar/lounge, Free High-Speed Internet, restaurant, splash pool, room service and suites.

The four star Hotel Neptuno is ideally located directly facing the beach and surrounded by restaurants and bars.

With direct access to the beach, there is also a beachside bar and terrace. The restaurant offers a range of traditional rice dishes and fresh seafood for dinner.

Valencia Accommodation >>

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Valencia Events January 2016

Planning A Gastronomic Weekend? 

29 – 30 January 2016

The Ruzafa neighborhood will become a market where artisans and merchants offer varied culinary offerings as octopus, pork ribs, hash or crepes (Next to the Church of San Valero from 10:00 to 17:00 h).

The Town Hall Square will be the first stage of a local market for organic products, which also can be enjoyed children’s workshops, music, live cooking presentations or initiatives related to agriculture from the garden savoring your schedule valenciana.

What is the VLC Menu?

A set menu of delicious seasonal Valencian dishes at the city’s best restaurants, at reasonable prices: Adults €15 – Children €12.

Includes:
Starter (tapas, speciality salads…), Valencian speciality main course (various rice dishes, meat, fish…) and Dessert (homemade cakes, ice creams, seasonal fruit…)

Check out VLC Menu for 15euro  >>

Kings Day in Valencia

5 Jan 2016 at 5.00pm

Kings Day  is the event children all over Spain enjoy most of all as it’s the day many receive their Christmas gifts.

Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar reach Valencia by boat, landing at the Port of Valencia at 17:00 and at 18:00 the cavalcade of the Kings winds it’s way through the streets of the city.

Read More  >>

Valencia Events January 2016

Expojove 2015-2016

Up until  4 January 2016, Feria Valencia hosts a large number of activities and workshops for children.

Valencia Events January 2016

ICE SKATING

City of Arts & Sciences

and

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

20 December – 12 January 2016

Valencia Events January 2016

Cirque du Soleil in Valencia

From 14 to 17 January 2016

The Feria Valencia hosts one of the most famous circus shows in the world. Cirque du Soleil comes to Valencia with the show VAREKAI  –  a forest inhabited by magical creatures brought to life by live music with magic and spectacular acrobatics.

Tickets from www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Venue: Feria Valencia

Valencia Events January 2016

Gran Circo Wonderland

Until  17 January 2016

Come and enjoy the fun of the Circus with trapeze artists, clowns, acrobats, and
many more surprises! Great fun for all the family.

Address: Avda. Pío Baroja, (in front of the Bioparc)
Tel: 628 549 986
Price: from € 8
Tickets : Circus and El Corte Ingles

Circ de Nadal

Until  12 January 2016

Annual circus with exotic animals and magicians.

Address: Avd. Maestro Rodrigo
Tickets: Circus and El Corte Ingles

Valencia Events January 2016

Fun Fair in Valencia – Feria de Navidad

Until 25 January 2016

The fair is close to the Edificio del Reloj and the Juan Carlos I Royal Marina and there is  free parking.

Getting Here: No 2, 3 and 30 buses or with the No 4 and 19  buses which go via Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Find out more >>

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Christmas Crafts Fair

Until 6 January 2016

Plaza de la Reina

Hours: 10:30 to 14:00 and from 16:30 21:00 (December 25 and January 1 inclusive).

Valencia Events January 2016

Fiesta San Vicente Martir

22  January 2016

There are two patron saints of Valencia – San Vicente Martir  and the Virgin de los Desamparados.   San Vicente is famous for the many miracles he performed and crosses all over the city on 22 January pay homage to this. The Solemn Pontifical Mass takes place at 10.30am and the General Procession begins at 11.30am and covers the route where he received martyrdom.

Read More  >>

TOP Valencia Events December 2015

National Holidays in December

6 December ~ The Day of the Constitution
8 December ~ The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Valencia Events December 2015

Christmas In Valencia

El Gordo – Loteria de Navidad

New Year in Valencia

TOP Valencia Events December 2015

MACBETH de Giuseppe Verdi (0pera)

11 December 2015
PALAU DE LES ARTS Reina Sofía (Valencia Opera House)
Autovía del Saler, 1 46013
Tel. 34 963 163 737 www.lesarts.com

TOP Valencia Events December 2015

Antonio Orozco

12 December 2015

Antonio Orozco is one of the great names of Spanish pop and is appearing at Feria Valencia on 12 December.

Address:  Avda. de las Ferias, s/n
Tel. 963 861 100

The Feria Valencia exhibition center boasts the largest exhibition area of ​​Spain and one of the tenth largest in the world an offers the possibility of holding facilities conventions, congresses, seminars, meetings, concerts and all kinds of events for up to 20.000 people.

• The average taxi rate to Feria Valencia from Valencia is 15 euros.
• Directions by metro from Valencia North train station to Feria Valencia

If you tavel by AVE, you will arrive at the Joaquin Sorolla station. Take the free shuttle at the station exit to reach the Valencia North Station (Estacion del Norte) which is about two minutes travel to the metro entrance.

Take line 3 towards Avda. del Cid or Aeropuerto.  Change at Ángel Guimerá and take line 1 in direction of Bétera or Paterna-Llíria.

When you arrive at Empalme station, change towards line 4 (back to cancel the same ticket without having to pay again) and take the tram in the direction of Feria Valencia.  The approximate travel time between the station and the exhibition is 40-45 minutes. The price of the ticket is 3.90 euros.

TOP Valencia Events December 2015

Christmas Ice Skating in Valencia

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

20 December – 12 January 2015

As well as the annual nativity scene & Christmas Tree, the annual ice-skating rink, hoasted by the Association of Shopkeepers of Valencia’s Historic Center, is also held in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Cost: €8 or €5 if you spend over €40 in the shops in the Historic Center and you can skate for 40 minutes across the 600 m2 ice rink

TIMES: 11 am to 14 pm and 4 pm to 11 pm

Christmas Crafts Fair

Plaza de la Reina

Hours: 10:30 to 14:00 and from 16:30 21:00 (December 25 and January 1 inclusive).

31 December morning only and on 5 January to 24:00 h.

CHRISTMAS CIRCUS EVENT

Gran Circo Wonderland

Come and enjoy the fun of the Circus with trapeze artists, clowns, acrobats, and many more surprises! Great fun for all the family.

Address: Avda. Pío Baroja, (in front of the Bioparc)
Tel: 628 549 986

Price: from € 8

Tickets: Circus and El Corte Ingles

Circ de Nadal

Annual Christmas circus with exotic animals and magicians.

Address: Avd. Maestro Rodrigo
Tickets: Circus and El Corte Ingles

Gran Circo Mundial

Classic Circus with acrobatics, clowns and performing animals.

Address: Paseo de La Alameda (near Puente Las Flores)
Tickets: Circus and El Corte Ingles

FIV / EXPOJOVE – 34th Fair for Children and Youth Valencia

Expojove is held every year at Feria Valencia and is great fun for children.

The traditional Christmas Fair is a top attraction and includes a large funfair, tombolas and stalls selling sweets. There are Christmas competitions at the Nuevo Centro shopping center (close to the Expo hotel and Túria Metro stop on line 1) and a small children’s outdoor fair in the plaza.

Divina Pastora Seguros ~ Valencian Street Races

Time: 9:00 -11:00

Address: Avenida Aragon, 25
Valencia

 International Cyclo Valencia City

Where : Section IV of the Turia Garden
Website: deportevalencia.com

The test is jointly organized by Fundación Deportiva Municipal-Valencia and Campanar Cycling Club.

JANUARY 2016

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL (New Year)

14 to 17 January 2016

Feria Valencia is once more playing host to one of the most famous circus shows in the world.

Cirque du Soleil is returning to Valencia with the show VAREKAI from 14 January. A spellbinding forest inhabited by fantastic magical creatures brought to life by live music that never fails to impress will fill this Valencian stage with magic and spectacular acrobatics.

Venue: Feria Valencia

Cirque du Soleil

Where To Stay in Valencia?

You can find many hotels, apartments and villas in the surrounding areas by using this link to Booking.com.

The reviews and photos will help when choosing a place to stay. You book online and then pay when you get here.

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Valencia Events November 2015

The weather in Valencia in November is usually just like spring in the UK. With temperatures in the 20s during the day,  it’s the ideal weather to enjoy this lovely part of Spain.

Valencia Events November 2015

1 November – All Saints Day

Throughout Spain and Latin America this day is a celebration of those who have died and people visit the graves of family and friends and remember them.

Valencia Events November 2015

Valencia Tennis Open 500   / 24 October –  1 November 2015 

Don’t miss this exciting event. Last year the top UK tennis player Andy Murray won – who will it be this year!

Tickets from £7.96 (€10.00 )

Children from 0-5 years have free entry and tickets for children from 6-10 years from 5 €.

At this time of the year there are many good deals on flights and accommodation especially if you book a few weeks before you are due to fly.

Location: Agora Building – City of Arts & Sciences

Valencia Events November 2015

2ND SEAFOOD RICE GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL  ~  Las Arenas Beach

24 October – 15 November 2015

Set menus  from €15 based around seafood rice

The Association of Hotel & Catering and Spa Owners of Arenas Beach (Valencia City Beach) is organising the second addition of the Seafood Rices Gastronomy Festival, with the participation of twelve beach restaurants.

There will be raffles featuring t-shirts, aprons, wine lots, dinners and hotel nights.

There will be an hour’s parking free of charge in the Avenida Neptuno Car Park when you request your discount while booking your set menu. Check the complete programme at the following link.

Find out more ~ Las Arenas Guide 2015_baja.pdf

Valencia Events November 2015

MUV Festival Russafa Valencia (Valencia Urban Circuit Music)

5 – 8 November / Russafa Barrio in Valencia

A total of 24 scenic and exhibition spaces will present a program of concerts and side events where the public can attend a circuit format, in different time slots for 3 days.

In this first edition there are over 50 artists representing different musical styles of Valencia with additional participation of 250 musicians and 30 artists from different disciplines involved in the event.

Gastrónomia

14 – 16 November 2015

The big Gastronomic Event in the Valencian Community that will coincide with the Trinidad Alfonso Valencia marathon will be celebrated in the Feria Valencia (Valencia fair) from 14-16 November.

With 35 prestigious chefs, 130 exhibiting brands, and the best bakers in the country.

You can participate in the cooking workshops for adults and children, enjoy the show-cooking and tastings, and take advantage of the six gourmet bars to enjoy high-end tapas at affordable prices.

Program

Valencia Events November 2015

Valencia MotoGP  / 6 –  9  November 2015

Ricardo Tormo Circuit is located in the Cambrillas area in Cheste which is just a short drive from the city of Valencia.

If you’re coming to this great sporting event book your travel as early as possible.

Read More >>

Valencia Events November 2015

Valencia Marathon

15 November 2015

Start Time : 9:00
Number of Places : 7,000

The Valencia Marathon treats runners to free hot chocolate and churros before the race and excellent goody-bags at the finish.

Valencia Marathon Route

The course is very flat and passes along the coast,  the Jardin del Turia, Mercado de Colon and Palau de la Musica, finishing at the stunning Museo de las Ciencias Principe Felipe at the City of Arts and Sciences.  There is also much live music on the route to keep runners entertained.

Valencia Marathon website

Valencia Marathon Entry
* Entry Fee : EUR 45 (until 28 Feb), EUR 50 (until 30 Jun), EUR 60 (until 30 Sep), EUR 75 (until 1 Nov), EUR 90 (late entry, if places available)
* Registration Deadline : 1 November

Contact Details
Contact : Race Director
Address : Maraton Popular de Valencia, Sociedad Deportiva Correcaminos, C/Arzobispo Fabian y Fuero 14, 46090 Valencia, Spain
Tel. : +34 963 940 200

Valencia Cuina Oberta Restaurant Week

19 to 29 November 2015

For food lovers Valencia repeats Cuina Oberta Restaurant Week with 10 gastronomic proposals at special prices

What is the VLC Menu?

A set menu of delicious seasonal Valencian dishes at the city’s best restaurants, at reasonable prices: Adults €15 – Children €12.

Includes:
Starter (tapas, speciality salads…), Valencian speciality main course (various rice dishes, meat, fish…) and Dessert (homemade cakes, ice creams, seasonal fruit…).

Find out more ~ VLC – Restaurants and Menus

Where To Stay in Valencia?

You can find many hotels, apartments and villas in the surrounding areas by using this link to Booking.com.

The reviews and photos will help when choosing a place to stay. You book online and then pay when you get here.

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Turia Gardens
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Valencia Events October 2015

~ Top Valencia Events October 2015 ~

National Day of Valencia & Sant Dionísio Day (Patron Saint of Lovers)

8-9 October 2015

The National Day of Valencia is held on the 9 October and commemorates the day in 1238 when Jaume I officially entered the city of Valencia.

The events for this very special day begin on 8 October with two days of traditional music and fireworks.

Every year this day is celebrated with fireworks in the Turia Garden and there is also a Mascletà held in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.  Today is also Sant Dionísio Day, the patron saint of lovers.

Read More >>

Valencia Events October 2015

12 October – Spanish National Day

Fiesta Nacional de España (Festa Nacional d’Espanya in Catalan and Valencian) is a public holiday in Spain. The festival commemorates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus landing in the New World on 12 October 1492.

Valencia Events October 2015

ELECTRIC RUN VALENCIA

On 24 October the Turia Gardens will be the setting for a fun full event.

Electric Run is a 5k night race in which the real stars are the participants, lighting up the course with fluorescent kits and makeup, LEDs and any other accessory that shine.

Starts at 19:00 pm with entertainment and concerts until 24:00 ~ During the race there will be a number of themed spaces that will entertain participants and spectators with music and light. At the end there is a big party with the best DJs of the moment, gastronomy and many more surprises.

http://www.electricrun.es

Valencia Events October 2015

Valencia Tennis Open 500 

24 October ~ 1 November 2015 

Don’t miss this exciting event. Last year the top UK tennis player Andy Murray won – who will it be this year!

Tickets from £7.96 (€10.00 )

Children from 0-5 years have free entry and tickets for children from 6-10 years from 5 €.

At this time of the year there are many good deals on flights and accommodation especially if you book a few weeks before you are due to fly.

Location: Agora Building – City of Arts & Sciences

CLICK HERE for information on Valencia Travel

Valencia Events October 2015

2ND SEAFOOD RICE GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL  ~  Las Arenas Beach

24 October – 15 November 2015

The Association of Hotel & Catering and Spa Owners of Arenas Beach (Valencia City Beach) is organising the second addition of the Seafood Rices Gastronomy Festival, with the participation of twelve beach restaurants.

The set menus, from €15, will be based around seafood rice and this year, there will be raffles featuring t-shirts, aprons, wine lots, dinners and hotel nights.

There will be an hour’s parking free of charge in the Avenida Neptuno Car Park when you request your discount while booking your set menu. Check the complete programme at the following link.

Las Arenas Guide 2015_baja.pdf

Halloween in Valencia

31 October 2015

Not such a big event as in the US, the UK and other countries and mainly celebrated by families and children at home. Many of the restaurants in Valencia get into the mood with theme events and there are parties held in town.

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TOP Valencia Events September 2015

Sueca Festival

27 August – 13 September 2015

Every year the Valencian town of Sueca hosts a major festival  with over two weeks of partying with bands and disc jockeys, magic shows and exhibitions.

On the last day of the festival (13 September 2015) a giant paella is cooked for all to enjoy.

The competition attracts paella lovers from all over the country. All the dishes must be cooked with the rice grown in the region of La Albufera (the birthplace of paella) which is just 12km from the center of Valencia.

Recipe for Paella Valenciana >>

Alejandro Sanz

4 September 2015

The popular Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz will be in concert in Valencia on 4 September singing songs from his new album.

Where: Plaza de Toros, Calle Xátiva in the center of Valencia.

Party at Mercado Central Night Market

26 September 2015 

From 20:00 to 1:00

The Market will open its doors for an evening to promote the products of Valencia. With fresh produce cooked and presented as tapas and musical performances to liven up the party.

Read more ~ Mercado Central >>

SUNRISEBIKE RIDE : PEDALLING AT SUNRISE

26 September 2015

Held on Saturday 26 September at 07:53 a.m., the time when the sun starts to appear over the city streets.

The race departs from the Plaza dels Furs next to the Serranos Towers, towards Valencia Cathedral, the Silk Exchange, the Central Market, going past the City of Arts and Sciences towards the beach, and finishes in the Royal Gardens. Register now! €10 euros for adults and €2 for children up to the age of 12 at the following address.

http://www.sunrisebikeride.it/wordpress/valencia/

The Color Run by Desigual

Sunday 27 September 2015

The Color Run by Desigual is a unique experience for all who want to enjoy a fun time in Valncia. The goal is to enjoy a career with a family full of color and fun that ends in the Marina Real Juan Carlos I , where the concert takes place –  a music festival with the best DJ’s on the national scene and friends.

Throughout the race participants will receive a shower of color.  The 9 am starting line will be on Calle Dr. Marcos Sopena and will leave every 5min. When you register, you must choose between exits 9 am and 9: 30h.

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Puerta de la Mar in Valencia

The impressive Puerta de la Mar (Gatway to the Sea) is in Plaza (Placa) Porta de la Mar in the Ensanche (L’Eixample) district  of Valencia ~  (see districts of Valencia).

From here it’s very easy to walk to  the Turia Gardens .  

The old Portal del Real was destroyed in 1865 and the  reconstruction is made of marble.

The addition of the cross in the main arch is to remember those who lost their lives in the Spanish Civil War.

Puerta de la Mar Restaurants

Puerta del Mar
Address : C/ Transits, 4
Valencia  46002
Average price: From 20 €
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Tel: 963 940 008

The Puerta del Mar is a popular restaurant to enjoy sea food and other Mediterranean cuisine. There is also a good menu del dia.

With many restaurants in Valencia you are entitled to discounts, so if you have the VLC card,  it’s always worth checking before you order.

 Hotels near Puerta de la Mar?

The Vincci Palace Valencia is located in Calle la Paz in the historic quarter of Valencia.  Designed in the traditional style of most palace residences in the city center, the impressive façade makes it one of the capital’s most contemporary establishments.

Features include buffet breakfast, satellite TV and free internet access.

*****

The AC Hotel Colón Valencia by Marriott  is on Calle Colón just 200 meters from Estacion del Norte.

Features include a terrace and bar area where you can enjoy Gin Tonics and cocktails and a Mediterranean restaurant. Free WiFi in the hotel’s AC Lounge and rooms come with an HD flat-screen TV, minibar and independent climate control.

*****

The One Shot Colón 46 is just a 10 minute walk from Valencia Cathedral and comes with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi,  a flat-screen TV and a 24-hour front desk.

*****

The Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel is a very stylish boutique hotel with spacious rooms, spa and indoor swimming pool.

Features include bar/lounge, Business Center, Fitness Center, restaurant, room servic, suites and swimming pool. Free WiFi in all areas of the hotel.

More Hotels in Eixample   >>

Valencia Events August 2015

La Tomatino Festival

Wednesday 26 August 2015

This is the 70th Anniversary of La Tomatina which is always held on the last Wednesday in August in the small town of Buñol not far from the city of Valencia and easily reached from Estación del Norte in the center of Valencia.

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Sueca Festival

27 August  –  13 September 2015

Every year the Valencian town of Sueca hosts a major festival for over 2 weeks. You can enjoy over  two weeks of partying with bands and disc jockeys, magic shows and exhibitions.

On the last day of the festival (13 September 2015)  a giant paella is cooked for all to enjoy.  The competition attracts paella lovers from all over the country.  All the dishes must be cooked with the rice grown in the region of La Albufera (the birthplace of paella) which is just 12km from the center of Valencia.

Flamenco in Valencia at La Bulería Tablao Flamenco

La Bulería opened its doors in Valencia and is at the forefront of Tablao Flamenco in the city.

La Buleria presents a very dramatic flamenco show of a very high standard and brings together the styles which most represent flamenco. Journey through the world of flamenco performed by a collection of great artists and enjoy a meal and show just 500 meters from the City of Arts and Sciences.

When : Friday and Saturday.

Dinner Time: 21:00h
Show Time: 23:00h

Read More ~ Flamenco in Valencia >>

In summer enjoy the VLC Menu

If you are in Valencia this summer and want to enjoy seasonal cuisine at a good price, nothing better than enjoying the VLC menu.

What is the VLC Menu?

A set menu of delicious seasonal Valencian dishes at the city’s best restaurants, at reasonable prices: Adults €15 – Children €12.

Includes:
Starter (tapas, speciality salads…), Valencian speciality main course (various rice dishes, meat, fish…) and Dessert (homemade cakes, ice creams, seasonal fruit…).

Find out more ~ VLC – Restaurants and Menus

Alejandro Sanz

4 September 2015

The popular Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz will be in concert in Valencia on 4 September singing songs from his new album.

Where:  Plaza de Toros, Calle Xátiva in the center of Valencia.

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Oropesa Hotels ~ Oropesa del Mar

Oropesa del Mar is about 22 km from Castellón de la Plana surrounded by a stunning mountain range and the Torreblanc Natural Park.

The following hotels are part of the Marina d’Or Holiday Resort.

Oropesa Hotels  ~ Hotel Gran Duque

Hotel Gran Duque forms part of the Marina d’Or Holiday Resort and is just 274 yrd from the beautiful beach in Oropesa del Mar.

Features includes a large indoor and outdoor pool,  terrace with sun loungers, spa and beauty centre, a sports area with tennis, basketball and squash courts and 5 playgrounds.

• The hotel provides a varied entertainment programme for children during the summer.
• There is a show with live music every night, as well as regular street shows and parties.
• The hotel’s restaurant serves varied buffet meals, including free drinks.

Gran Duque is well situated for Benicàssim and easily accessible from the AP7 Motorway. The hotel is 55 minutes’ drive from Valencia.

Rates & Reviews : Hotel Gran Duque

Oropesa Hotels ~ Hotel Marina D’Or 3*

Hotel Marina D’Or is a 3 star hotel located on the seafront which offers exclusive views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Onsite there is a Seawater Spa, a children’s theme park and a sports area complete with tennis courts, football pitches, basketball, squash and bowls to name but a few.

Guests can make use of the Marina D’Or’s many spa treatments. There is also an evening entertainment programme and a range of bars and cafés.

Rates & Reviews : Hotel Marina D’Or

Oropesa Hotels ~ Hotel Marina D’Or Playa 4*

Located on the seafront, the hotel offers excellent sea views and free spa access which includes a sauna, gym, solarium, and indoor and outdoor pool. Beauty treatments are available.

Rooms are air-conditioned and include splendid Suites, Junior Suites and specially equipped rooms for the disabled.

The hotel offers a buffet restaurant, specialising in Mediterranean cuisine. Drinks are included free in the buffet.

Rates & Reviews : Hotel Marina D’Or Playa

Oropesa Hotels ~ Hotel Marina D’Or Balneario 5*

This 5 star hotel is just 165 yrd from the beach and features excellent views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Features include free entry to a huge seawater spa,  buffet restaurant, specialising in Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel’s buffet includes free drinks.

There are  Single and Double Rooms as well as 15 spacious Junior Suites and 4 exclusive themed suites, designed to recreate various moods (Kenya, Japan and more).   Each of the rooms also boasts a private terrace with views of the Mediterranean.

Rates & Reviews : Hotel Marina D’Or Balneario

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