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Spotlight on: Juan Llorens and Extramurs

Posted by Lucy on 27 junio, 2014 1 Comment
Spotlight on: Juan Llorens and Extramurs

Extramuros might not be first on your agenda when planning a night out in Valencia city. Appearing somewhat off the radar in comparison to other nightlife hotspots such as Ruzafa or El Carmen, Extramuros, or Extramurs in Valencian, lies just to the west of the old town, within walking distance from El Carmen. Here's why you'd be wrong to overlook it... The area is often simply referred to as "Juan Llorens" after the main road running through the neighbourhood, a nod to the one of the men behind the Germanías rebellion in the 16th century. Think wide, tree-lined streets with bustling terraces … [Read more...]

Posted in: barrios-neighbourhoods, Bars & Restaurants, Events & Festivals, valencia | Tagged: alhambra, barrio, distrito 008, el loco, extramuros, funky food, juan llorens, la venganza de malinche, magazine, valencia

Carnaval de Russafa Cultura Viva + Tapa y Copa Solidària

Carnaval de Russafa Cultura Viva + Tapa y Copa Solidària

Various activities to celebrate the fourth annual Ruzafa carnival including a parade featuring 2000 people in 60 groups  from 8 different nationalities. Don't miss the Tapas festival spreading across 40 bars in the barrio. Full listings on the Cultura Viva website.

Spotlight on: Ruzafa

Posted by Lucy on 4 febrero, 2014 4 Comments
Spotlight on: Ruzafa

Ruzafa, a barrio located to the south of Valencia city centre, has, at least for the past 3 years, been a neighbourhood frequented by cool kids, hippies and self-proclaimed artists. Before becoming it's "up and coming" self, Ruzafa was previously a neighbourhood primarily inhabited by Latin American, Maghrebian and Chinese immigrants. Ruzafa's new identity is reflected in the amount of quirky bars, vintage shops and alternative nightclubs that now populate the streets. Because of it's arty-farty reputation, Ruzafa also boasts many examples of street art. One artist that springs to mind is … [Read more...]

Posted in: barrios-neighbourhoods, Bars & Restaurants, valencia | Tagged: barrio, el rojo, fallas, russafa, ruzafa, slaughter house, ubik cafe, valencia, vinz feel free, XL

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