Flamenco performance
Are you planning to visit Valencia and would you like to see a Spanish Flamenco performance ? There are various bars/restaurants/cafés where you are able to enjoy a Flamenco show.
Flamenco in Valencia
Originally Flamenco comes from the south of Spain, from the region Andalusía, but also in Valencia it is possible to see at some different places impressive Flamenco performances. A Flamenco show can consist of sang, dance, guitar music and/or clapping. Also other instruments can lead a Flamenco show like piano, flute or violin. There exist many different types of Flamenco and it mainly has to do with expressing emotions.
Locations
La Claca
Every Sunday evening you are able to see a Flamenco performance at La Claca. Make sure you arrive on time, because some days it can be quit busy.
Time: 20.30 hour
Price: € 8,-
Address: Calle San Vicente, 3
Website: http://www.laclaca.com/
Radiocity
Every Tuesday evening you can enjoy a Flamenco show in Radiocity.
Time: 23.00 hour
Price: € 7,- (1 drink included)
Address: Calle de Santa Teresa, 19
Website: http://www.radiocityvalencia.com/rcity.htm
La Bulería
Besides a Flamenco show, you can also enjoy every Friday and Saturday a dinner.
Time:
- Dinner starts at 21.00 hour
- Flamenco show starts at 23.00 hour
Price:
- Menu “Tapas” + Flamenco performance € 30,-
- Menu “Paella” + Flamenco performance € 35,-
- Menu “Bulería” + Flamenco performance € 45,-
- Consumption + Flamenco performance € 27,-
Address: Calle Obispo Jaime Pérez, 24
Website: http://www.labuleria.com/
Café del Duende
In café del Duende you can enjoy a Flamenco performance every Thursday, Friday and some Saturdays. The most artist are Valencians, but sometimes you will find artists from other places. Café del Duende opens at 22.00 hour.
Time: Flamenco performances at Thursday, Friday and Saturday often start at 23.30 hour. For the actual program you can have a look on their website.
Price: Free entrance.
Adres: Calle Turia, 62
Website: http://www.cafedelduende.com/
Markets
Are you visiting Valencia and do you like to walk around on a market? There are different markets that might be nice to visit in Valencia. On this page you can find a description of some markets.
Market around Mercado de Ruzafa
Every Monday there is a market around the Mercado de Ruzafa. You can find various products on this market as for example: shoes, kitchen equipment, jewellery, clothes and much more. If you are planning to go to this market, you could choose for a breakfast at the churería in Calle San Valero, number 12. There is a nice terrace where you could have a coffee and some churros.
Time: Monday till 14.00 hour
Market in the district between Metrostop Plaza España and Metrostop Xativa
Every Tuesday morning there is a amrket in the streets between metrostation Plaza España and metrostation Xativa. Here you will find a large variety of products like plants, ceramic, kitchen equipment, clothes and much more.
Time: Tuesday till 14.00 hour
Market next to Mestalla Stadium
This market you can find every Sunday morning next to the Mestalla Stadium. You can buy here different kinds of products among others, paintings, clothes, but you will also find here a lot of junk.
Time: Sunday till 14.00 hour
Market around Plaza Redonda and Mercado Central
Around Plaza Redonda and the Mercado Central you can find, every Sunday morning, different stands where you can buy many different products. Merchandise that you will see a lot are among others, Valencian ceramic, paella pans, souvenirs, belts, clothes, plants, music and much more. The most stands finish around 14.00 hour.
Time: Sunday till 14.00 hour
Market at the boulevard next to Malvarossa beach
During the summer months there is a daily market on the boulevard next to Malvarossa beach. The market starts close to hotel Las Arenas. Products that you can find at this market are sunglasses, clothes, towels, nice gadgets and much more.
Time: during the summer months
Torres de Serranos
If you are planning to go to the city Valencia, in Spain, then the Torres de Serranos are worth visiting. On Tours Valencia you will find more information.
The Torres de Serranos, or Serrano towers, were built around 1391 by Pere Balaguer. This huge old city entrance was built in Gothic style and it is definitely one of the highlights in Valencia that is worth visiting. Previously these towers also were used as prison.
Address
Plaza de los Fueros
Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 10.00 – 14.00 hour and from 16.30 – 20.30 hour
On Sundays and holidays, from 10.00 – 15.00 hour
Monasterio de San Miguel
If you are visiting Valencia and you are planning to go sightseeing, you might want to know more about the Monasterio de San Miguel. Tours Valencia offers a description of this beautiful monastery.
The “Monasterio de San Miguel”, or the Monastery of the holy Michael, was built in 1546 by Fernando of Aragon. Till 1879, this building was still in use as monastery, but in 1879, during the regime of Franco, it was used as prison. Nowadays it is in use as library and really worth visiting.
Address
Avenida de la Constitución, 284
Price
Free entrance
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, from 09.00 – 19.00 hour
Saturday, from 09.00 – 13.00 hour
Mercado de Colón
If you are visiting Valencia and you are planning to go sightseeing, you might want to know more about the Mercado de Colón. Tours Valencia offers a description of this beautiful market.
The Mercado de Colón, or Columbus Market is built in the 20th century. This beautiful building is designed by architect Francisco de Mora y Berenguer. In Mercado de Colón you will find various shops, bars and cafés. At one of the entrances of Mercado de Colón there is a shop that sells a large variety of plants and flowers, but also small olive trees or trendy garden furniture.
Address
Calle Jorge Juan, 19
Opening hours
Every day of the week, from 08.00 – 24.00 hour
Lonja de La Seda
Are you visiting Valencia and would you like to visit the “Lonja de la Seda”? Tours Valencia offers a description and helpful information.
“Lonja de la Seda” is definetely one of the highlights of Valencia that is really worth visiting. The “Lonja de la Seda” or silk market was built in 1483. This Gotic building is listed on the world inheritance list of UNESCO. Nowadays the “Lonja de la Seda” is used for expositions, but you can also visit this beautiful monument.
Address
Plaza del Mercado
Price
Entrance: 2 Euro (1 euro for groups)
Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday, from 10.00 – 14.00 hour & 16.30 – 20.30 hour
Sunday, from 10.00 – 15.00 hour
Santa Catalina
If you are planning to go to the city Valencia, in Spain, then the Santa Catalina church and tower are worth visiting. On Tours Valencia you will find more information.
The “Iglesia y Torre de Santa Catalina”, or the church and the tower of the holy Catherine, weren’t built at the same time. The church was built in the 14th century and the tower was built in the 18th century. If you will have a drink at one of the terraces at Plaza de la Reina, you will have a beautiful view on the tower.
Address
Calle Sombrerería (next to Plaza de la Reina)
Openings hours
This church is only open for religious services.
Trainstation
Are you going on holiday to Valencia and planning to go sightseeing? Then you could visit the “Estación del Norte”.
The modernistic “Estación del Norte”, or trainstation, was opened in the year 1917. This trainstation is designed by Demetrio Ribes. You can see various Valencian mozaics. On the top of the building you will find an eagle.
Address
Calle Xátiva, 24
Post office
Are you planning to visit Valencia? Then you might be interested in some more information about the beautiful Post Office of Valencia.
On Plaza del Ayuntamiento, or Municipal Square, you will find the main Post office of Valencia. The building style of the Post Office is classicistic. The building is from the year 1923 in use as Post Office. It is also worth having a look inside.
Address
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 24
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, from 08.30 – 20.30 hour
Saturday, from 09.30 – 14.00 hour
Zoo, Bioparc
Do you like animals and would you like to go the the Bioparc in Valencia? Then you might want to have a look on Tours Valencia. Tours Valencia offers an extensive description of this wonderful Zoo.
General information
The Bioparc is a beautiful Zoo and consists of a large diversity of African animals and plants. This Zoo is a very progressive and innovative Zoo. The animals aren’t locked up in too small cages, these animals have the space to live. The concept is based on “Zoo immersion”, which means that you aren’t able to see the visual fencing off. This Zoo is classified in 3 ecosystems, namely: Equatorial Africa, Savanna and Madagascar. Every specie lives in its own habitat. Animals you are able to see in the Bioparc in Valencia are among others: elephants, lions, rhinos, flamingos, giraffes, monkeys and many more. If you are in Valencia and if you like to observe animals, it is really worth visiting this Zoo.
Location
The Bioparc is located in the “Parque de Cabecera”, at the end of the Turia river-bed. (Jardin del Turia) You can reach the Bioparc by car, bicycle, metro and taxi. The closest metro station next to the Bioparc is “Nou d’Octubre”. If you would like to see more of the Turia park, you could go by bike and at the end of the Turia park, you could visit the Zoo.
Price
Adult: € 21,-
Kids (4 -12 year): € 15,50
Pensioner: € 16,50
Website
The website of the Bioparc is available in various languages: English, Spanish and Valenciano. For more information see Bioparc Valencia.