During our first summer here, in 2008, the Estrella Damm lounge overlooking the America’s Cup harbor was one of our favorite hangouts. Hip staff, good drinks, comfortable seats and an unbeatable sunset view made it a great place to take friends. Well, that’s apparently a thing of the past, as we learned while trying to [...]

Jozy Alitdore (AP) Sorry for this bit of non-Valencia related celebration… but WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! The USA beat Spain 2-0 in the confederations cup semi-final last night, and we’re headed toward our first FIFA Final ever! I still can’t believe it. Fine, it’s just the Confederations Cup, but what an incredible result. It was the first time [...]

Tonight, on June 23rd, the beach buses and metro will be running all night, facilitating revelers in attending the fiestas for San Juan at Malvarrosa beach. Source: El Mundo We’re not going to make it down this year to the party, which is known as much for its all-night drunken bonfire jumping as for the [...]

It’s a testament to the awesomeness of the Valencian Cathedral that the Door of the Apostles is only its 2nd coolest entrance. Let’s take a little tour. This door was originally the main entrance to the Moorish mosque, but in the 15th Century was redone in Gothic style, at which point it was adorned with [...]

It’s not exactly the Ritz, but Hostal El Cid offers you a private room in the center of Valencia’s historic district, for the price of a hostel. Private doubles start at €22 per person per night, which is a real bargain. It’s located in the heart of Valencia’s trendy El Carmen district, just a few [...]