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9 de Octubre

9 de Octubre is  the 2nd biggest Festival in Valencia.  It commemorates October 9 the date on which Jaume I the Conqueror officially entered the city of Valencia in 1238. To mark this feat Valencia dresses up for a few days to enjoy the regional party with parades, concerts, open houses and of course fireworks.    A pesar de […]

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Biking in Valencia

Valencia is a great city to bicycle around for exercise, fun and transportation and is getting better every year. The city is flat and the weather great.  The local government has been adding new bike lanes and dedicated cycle calles. The river park runs 8 km from the Bioparc to the Aquarium.  With the bike trails […]

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Empadron and Residency

If you are new to Valencia you need to register with the local government where you live. You will need to go to the Office of Empadron in the City Hall, Ayuntamiento.  The office entrance is on the left side of the City Hall on C/  Periodista Azzati,   You can make an appointment online or walk in.   […]

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Outlook for the 2016 exchange rate for when to buy Valencia property

Guest Post by Peter Lavelle If you’re thinking of buying a property in Valencia in 2016, you may be aware that one of the things that most affects the price you pay is the exchange rate. After all, if the pound strengthens versus the euro, this significantly cuts the cost of buying Valencia property, as it […]

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US News & WR recommends Valencia to Seniors for lifestyle and cost

Retire in One of Europe’s Best Bargain Cities: Valencia US News and World Report writes about the charms and low cost lifestyle of Valencia. Some of the info is a bit out of date, (3€ haircuts?, 350€ apartments?), but the general take is correct. Valencia is a great place to live, and an inexpensive and […]

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