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  • by mpowell

    Looking to pick up some junk fished out of garbage containers? Then head on down to the Mestalla this Sunday and marvel at the wonders of the Flea Market!!

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    The Sunday morning flea market in Plaza Lluis Casanovas, adjacent to the Mestalla, is probably the best known & biggest in the city. We went a few weeks ago, and were amazed at how crowded and popular it was.

    I was skeptical before arriving, but this actually wasn’t so bad. Yes, there were some blankets spread out where the trash for sale was literally trash. But there were also a lot of acceptably decent items as well. If you’re in the market for things like picture frames, used books, ornamental figures or second-hand toys and trinkets of all sorts, you’ll be in heaven here.

    We loved the flea markets of Berlin during our time there, particularly in Friedrichshain, and while the Sunday Mestalla market doesn’t quite rise to the same level of quality, it comes decently close.

    - Spanish Bargain Site

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  • by mpowell

    Luckily, it’s a rather easy decision. Ono is far better. If you’re new to Spain and have a choice, go with them.

    Internet in Spain

    We’ve experienced both services — with Ono, we had speedy internet, friendly customer service and a fair price. With Telefónica… no, nope, and nurp.

    Telefónica ordeals have become the stuff of legend in our household. When we moved into our new apartment, we simply wanted our existing service transferred. It took them over 6 weeks. I called them about 15 times to complain, and each time was a joy. Apparently, their customer service representatives take master’s courses in Misinformation and Bitchiness. They were really good at both!

    This is impossible over the phone, I thought, so I’ll just go down to the gigantic Telefónica store at the Ayuntamiento. Ha, as though it would be so easy!!! Oh no, no no, the lady explained. Nurp. Because we had signed up online, everything had to be handled over the phone. She had no way to help us. Red-faced, I nearly screamed, “My service is Telefónica. You’re Telefónica. NOW HELP ME!”

    Nurp. She shrugged, and a little smirk crept across the corner of her mouth. Nothing she can do. Separate division. Bye-bye now, thanks for choosing Telefónica.

    Our 12-month contract has nearly run its course and we are switching back to Ono. We’ll be paying less and getting television, free national land-line calls and faster Internet. They’re handling the Telefónica cancellation for us, and I can’t tell you what a weight off my shoulders that is.

    Has anyone else had Telefónica horror stories that they’d like to share? Were we just unlucky? What telephone/Internet service do you use, and how has your experience been?

    - Rent a car in Valencia


  • by mpowell

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    Hoping to drum up some post-summer business, the Valencia Bioparc is selling all tickets at their children’s price. Curiously, in their ads which trumpet this (“In September, we’re all children!”) they don’t bother to mention what exactly the children’s price is.

    It’s €15,50. That’s still expensive, but a €5,50 discount on the normal adult tariff of €21. So if you’ve been meaning to check out this awesome zoo, September might be the right month to do it.

    - ABC B&B Valencia



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