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The bizarre world of Spanish squats

Posted by Lucy on 10 noviembre, 2014 1 Comment
The bizarre world of Spanish squats

It's 5am and you're sat on a wooden box painted to look like a coffin in the middle of a muddy garden drinking a can of Carrefour beer. To your left there's a group of people clapping and singing flamenco; to your right, a gaggle of punks huddled around a threadbare sofa. This was the scenario we found ourselves in last weekend after we unwittingly stumbled upon L'Eskombrera - a CSO (Centro social ocupado, or squat house) in the vegetable fields around Benimaclet, Valencia. The huge building, which was probably once used as an alquería or farm house, lies at the end of a dark, narrow road … [Read more...]

Posted in: barrios-neighbourhoods, conciertos-gigs, music, travel, valencia | Tagged: barcelona, benimaclet, casa okupa, csa, cso, csoa horta, l'eskombrera, la eskombrera, la resi, la residencia, proyecto mayhem, squat, valencia

Cuando el pueblo habló…o un kamikaze en la Gala de Eurovisión

Posted by Guillem on 21 octubre, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cuando el pueblo habló...o un kamikaze en la Gala de Eurovisión

“Viva forocoches!”, gritó John Cobra. Y se hizo historia en la televisión. Hay cosas que dejarán marcadas para siempre la historia de la televisión española, Martes y 13 con sus empanadillas de Móstoles, Urdaci y CCOO, el mineralismo de Fernando Arrabal y John Cobra tocándose los huevos al lado de Igartiburu al grito de “Comedme la polla!”, la historia no está hecha al gusto de todos. Todo comenzó en la edición del 2008 de Eurovision en el que quizás sí podríamos considerar el “auténtico triunfo” de la gente al llevar mediante votación a Rodolfo Chikilicuatre hasta la gala. Si tuviera que … [Read more...]

Posted in: LOL, music, tv/cine, valencia | Tagged: eurovision, forocoches, john cobra, television

Bares míticos valencianos (or the return of the charming ‘old-man’ bar)

Posted by Lucy on 17 octubre, 2014 2 Comments
Bares míticos valencianos (or the return of the charming 'old-man' bar)

Don't be fooled by their dark, old-fashioned interiors - you, amigo mío, are in for an authentic taste sensation. Brunch. The hip "new" meal that you can find emblazoned across menu boards of happening bars in Ruzafa. But, come on, we don't want any of that pretentious bull mocking us with pompous use of the English language (what are we, #brunchers?) - we want to experience pensioner chic while propping up the bar with Anacleto and Vicente and knocking back a late morning cassalla. According to the food-centric Spanish timetable, almuerzo is one of the standard 5 meals a day. It can … [Read more...]

Posted in: barrios-neighbourhoods, Bars & Restaurants, valencia | Tagged: alhambra, almuerzo, bares, bars, bodega fila, el chaval, esmorzar, la pascuala, valencia

9 d’Octubre en Valencia: una fiesta secuestrada

Posted by Borja on 16 octubre, 2014
9 d'Octubre en Valencia: una fiesta secuestrada

[Si vols llegir l'article en valencià punxa ací] La procesión cívica del llamado Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana del año 2014 nos dejó, una vez más, la bochornosa estampa de grupos fascistas desfilando con algo más que impunidad por el centro de Valencia a escasos metros de las autoridades autonómicas y municipales; unas autoridades que no parecían demasiado alarmadas por su presencia. La exhibición de símbolos nazis tampoco parecía inquietar a la fuerza pública. Ver a la alcaldesa de mi ciudad y al supuesto presidente de todos los valencianos posando tranquilamente a escasos metros de un … [Read more...]

Posted in: valencia | Tagged: 9 de octubre, blaverismo, fascismo, valencia, violencia

9 d’Octubre a València: una festa segrestada

Posted by Borja on 16 octubre, 2014
9 d'Octubre a València: una festa segrestada

[Si quieres leer el artículo en castellano pincha aquí] La processó cívica de l'anomenat Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana de l'any 2014 ens va deixar, una vegada més, la lamentable estampa de grups feixistes desfilant amb total impunitat pel centre de València a escassos metres de les autoritats autonòmiques i municipals; unes autoritats que no semblaven massa alarmades per la seua presència. L'exhibició de símbols nazis tampoc semblava inquietar a la Policia. Veure a l'alcaldessa de la meua ciutat i al suposat president de tots els valencians posant tranquil·lament a escassos metres d'un … [Read more...]

Posted in: valencia | Tagged: 9 d'octubre, blaverisme, feixisme, valencia, violencia

Cazador de Sonrisas by Agustín Ferrer

Posted by Lucy on 3 octubre, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cazador de Sonrisas by Agustín Ferrer

It's the early 1960s, the Korean War is over and the townsfolk of Oceanside, a typical Calfornian coastal town, are going about their quaint little suburban lives. But everything isn't quite what it seems. Presenting Agustín Ferrer's newest addition to his published works, Cazador de Sonrisas, or The Smile Hunter. This thrilling comic tells the tale of local family man and respected orthodontist Herbert F. Dunne who has a caring wife and daughter, a large house and a well-paid job. Despite the relatively normal exterior, all is not quite as meets the eye - Doctor Dunne is deeply troubled by … [Read more...]

Posted in: books/comics, valencia | Tagged: agustin ferrer, cazador de sonrisas, comic, grafito editorial, the smile hunter, valencia

Countdown to Deleste

Posted by Lucy on 30 septiembre, 2014 Leave a Comment
Countdown to Deleste

Valencia's 2 day indie explosion is back this Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October in Espai Rambleta, and we're ready and raring to go. The third edition of Deleste Festival is set to bring such big names as Pony Bravo, Grupo de Expertos Sol y Nieve and Nueva Vulcano. Check out the full line-up and the newly released day split: Other top names to watch out for are Barcelona alt-rockers Za! who look set to please crowds with their ecclectic mix of energetic, off-beat drumming and electronic injections. Fuckin' Bollocks, who treated us to a great performance in the BCore Showcase at … [Read more...]

Posted in: conciertos-gigs, Events & Festivals, music, valencia | Tagged: deleste, deleste14, festival, la rambleta, live music, música, nueva vulcano, pony bravo, valencia

Street Art Valencia

Posted by Lucy on 26 septiembre, 2014 4 Comments
Street Art Valencia

It only takes a short stroll around Valencia to realise that if there’s one thing the city's got (apart from lots and lots of rice) it's great street art. By no means an in-depth study, I’ve dug deep into the archives of my aging laptop -and even trekked around town with my trusty Nikon- to bring you a quick look at some of my favourite pieces. El Carmen Probably the first piece of street art that anyone new to the city sees is Blu's Moses with the huge beard of snakes opposite the tumbling car on the corner of nightlife hotspot, Plaza Tossal. The car, by native Valencian Escif, has … [Read more...]

Posted in: barrios-neighbourhoods, photography, travel, valencia | Tagged: are you dead?, art, arte, benimaclet, el cabanyal, el carmen, escif, graffiti, hyuro, julieta, patraix, russafa, ruzafa, street art, valencia, vinz feel free

Day trips from Valencia

Posted by Eleanor on 22 julio, 2014 Leave a Comment
Day trips from Valencia

There is absolutely no need to escape Valencia. It's one of my most favourite cities, a beautiful mix of old and new set on a clean, sweeping sandy beach. It doesn't get too hot, you can bike everywhere and it is dissected by a beautiful garden planted in the old river bed which snakes its way from the beach to the old town. If you fancy exploring though and you do want a day trip from Valencia, here are some of my recommendations. These trips came through endlessly flicking through my Discover Spain book in search of some culture (during the rainy Easter period) or the best "off the beaten … [Read more...]

Posted in: photography, travel, valencia | Tagged: las navajas, Montanejos, oliva, travel, valencia, xativa

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

San Juan festivities in Valencia

Posted by Lucy on 18 junio, 2014 Leave a Comment
San Juan festivities in Valencia

Felicidades to all the Juans, Joans and Johns - why not celebrate by getting chased by a devil with a 6 foot sparkler? You may have noticed that last weekend was a bit more crowded than usual in Valencia city. You will have most definitely noticed if you live near a casal fallero and subsequent lairy verbena aka. mobile disco/karaoke/"I'm gonna play the Game of Thrones theme tune at full blast at 3am" fun times. This all comes as standard in the run up to San Juan, a popular festival that welcomes in the Spanish summer. The 23rd of June marks the eve of San Juan, or the day of Saint John … [Read more...]

Posted in: conciertos-gigs, Events & Festivals, music, valencia | Tagged: patacona, san juan, sant joan, valencia, xufa rock

Primavera Sound 2014: a memoir

Posted by Lucy on 11 junio, 2014 1 Comment
Primavera Sound 2014: a memoir

I've always been vaguely aware of Primavera Sound's pretentious reputation, a bit -dare I say it- hipster? Come on. Stereotype with me. You've got Download: metal heads in a field, FIB Benicàssim: guiris camping on the surface of the sun, T in the Park: Scots on mandy jibbing at other Scots on coke, Primavera Sound: a big ball of bohemian yah. So I can't really complain... I knew what I getting myself into. But when a group of Glaswegians invited me on a lairy weekend in, possibly, one of my favourite cities on the planet, how could I refuse? I hastily packed all the denim I could … [Read more...]

Posted in: conciertos-gigs, críticas-reviews, Events & Festivals, music, travel | Tagged: barcelona, bcore, concierto, festival, gig, hipster, mogwai, no more lies, primavera sound, superchunk

Resumen de las elecciones al Parlamento Europeo (Que vienen los rojos)

Posted by Borja on 27 mayo, 2014
Resumen de las elecciones al Parlamento Europeo (Que vienen los rojos)

Un terremoto ha sacudido España y nuestra querida Valencia. Por primera vez desde la II República, una izquierda digna de tal nombre ha obtenido unos resultados electorales que superan lo meramente anecdótico y testimonial. Ello acompañado de un desplome sin precedentes de los dos grandes partidos dinásticos: PP y PSOE. Pero lo más significativo, es que casi un 90% de los ciudadanos españoles con derecho a voto se ha negado a revalidar en las urnas las políticas de Rajoy y el PP. Solo una panda de majaderos sería capaz de ignorar semejante advertencia. Y por si fuera poco, todo indica que … [Read more...]

Posted in: LOL, valencia | Tagged: bipartidismo, Comunitat Valenciana, corrupción, Elecciones Europeas 2014, ESPAÑA, Joan Calabuig, PPCV, Rita Barberá, valencia

La Albufera: Valencia’s natural beauty spot

Posted by Lucy on 14 mayo, 2014 Leave a Comment
La Albufera: Valencia's natural beauty spot

The Albufera is one of Valencia's hidden gems. I say hidden, it's actually huge and just 20 minutes down the road in the car. But even so, it is often overlooked by tourists visiting the area. Who knew that Spain's third largest city sat next to a beautiful 52 acre natural park and freshwater lake - one of the largest lakes in Spain? The protected area stretches from 11km south of Valencia city to Cullera and includes many seaside towns including El Perelló and Mareny de Barraquetes. The surface area of the lake was once exceptionally larger than it is nowadays, but farmers drained … [Read more...]

Posted in: photography, travel, valencia | Tagged: albufera, cullera, el perelló, el perellonet, el saler, lake, mirador, nature, valencia

Feria de Abril: A Guiri’s Guide

Posted by Steph on 8 mayo, 2014 4 Comments
Feria de Abril: A Guiri's Guide

Since moving back to the UK last year, I am reminded with alarming regularity that, Toto, we’re not in Spain anymore. I’m reminded every time I pay more than a Euro for a beer; I’m reminded every time I stand nicely in a queue; and I’m reminded with every breakfast, lunch, and 6pm-sharp dinner. But there’s no time of year I am more harshly reminded of my residency than this week: the Feria de Abril (that’s April Fair to you and I). I was lucky enough to experience Feria in Seville: its birthplace and biggest fan. Feria in Andalucia is a pretty big deal. Don’t make the mistake of going in … [Read more...]

Posted in: Events & Festivals, travel | Tagged: andalucia, april fair, feria de abril, flamenco, sevilla, seville
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