Art & Culture

Whether you want to walk the old streets, sit and ponder in a cathedral or muse over modern art, this is the section for you!

Food & Drink

The authentic tastes of Spain from traditional paealla and tapas to modern Valencian fusion food and drinks.

Nightlife

Trendy bars to people-watch, pre-club bars to soak up the atmosphere and hot clubs to dance until sunrise.

Shopping & Retail

Street-markets, indoor fruit and meat markets, designer boutiques, one Euro shops and street vendors.

Things to do

Just occasionaly you need something more than the beach. Check here for all the things you can do to keep your children busy!

Café Bolseria
December 17, 2008 – 1:38 am | One Comment
Café Bolseria

La Bolsería is one of the most popular and high profile mainstream weekend spot in Barrio El Carmen. Now in it’s 15 years, it is still all about the looks and the moves. Packed with …

Getting a Telephone in Spain
December 2, 2008 – 10:17 am | No Comment
Getting a Telephone in Spain

Firstly, this could go on for a long time, if you try conventional routes!
Historically the only place to get a landline telephone in Spain was with Telefonica - assuming you were at the end on …

Café del Duende
September 22, 2008 – 4:53 pm | No Comment
Café del Duende

Café del Duende is a small bar dedicated exclusively to Flamenco.
Originating in 1998 and answering the demand of many flamenco enthusiasts, it soon became a popular venue where fans of flamenco could enjoy their favourite …

Museo Taurino - Bullfighting Museum
June 23, 2008 – 9:49 am | One Comment
Museo Taurino - Bullfighting Museum

The Bullring is located in the city centre, next to the Northern Station. It is a neoclassic building design by Sebastián Monleón, built between 1850-1860, of 18 metres high and the ring has a diameter …

IVAM Valencian Institute of Modern Art
June 16, 2008 – 11:22 am | No Comment
IVAM Valencian Institute of Modern Art

The intention of the IVAM, the Valencian Institute of Modern Art, is the investigation and diffusion of twentieth-century art. Its programme of activities offers permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, talks, courses, workshops and publications.

It has two …

Café del Negrito
May 29, 2008 – 10:52 am | No Comment

Just re-opened after a lengthy refit - one of the most famous bars in the Carmen.
The ’slushy’ mojitos are as good as ever!

Café del Negrito
Pl. Negrito
Tel. 96 391 4233