Valencia International

English Language newspaper covering Valencia

Valencia Coat of Arms

Valencia Coat of Arms The Valencia Coat of Arms is found throughout the city on almost everything that is touched by the municipality — monuments, manhole covers, government buildings, gardens and even the caution tape used by repair crews. It has its origins in the royal emblem of Aragón with an adaptation by the Municipal Council in the 14th century. The foundations of the design are a rhomboid shape, also known as a lozenge…

Cocolinda Alameda

Cocolinda – Burger Passeig de l’Albereda, 14 46010 València Valencia, Spain +34 960 215 917 https://cocolindaalameda.es/ On their Web site Cocolinda bills itself as a restaurant that fuses “Mediterranean cuisine with global flavors. Homemade, unprocessed dishes that tell stories of travel and a love for authenticity. Food that nourishes both body and soul.” That’s pretty ambitious and bit confusing but the bewildering hyperbole actually works. Located on the north side of Passeig de l’Alberda and…

La Puerta del Mar

La Puerta del Mar (or Gateway to the Sea) was built in 1946 in imitation of the city gate that stood on the same site. The original was built in 1801 and demolished in 1867, along with a large part of the original Christian city wall. The gate replaced a medieval one which was actually situated nearer to the river. Both were inspired in the triumphal arches of the Romans. The area has seen centuries…

The Mirror of Beauty: Japanese Art from the 16th to the 20th Century

MuVIM The Mirror of Beauty: Japanese Art from the 16th to the 20th Century Temporary Exhibition (Extended until October 12, 2025) 10 y Guillen de Castro 8 | 46001, Valencia The temporary exhibition in the downstairs exhibit hall (Sala Alfons Roig) is an unexpected joy. Sometimes the exhibit rooms at the MuVIM feel a bit small but one is never disappointed by the work of the curators to pack a small space with expansive exhibits…

Restaurante Apicius

Restaurante Apicius C/Eolo 7, 46021 Valencia [email protected] 963 93 63 01 https://www.restaurante-apicius.com One of the loveliest restaurants in Valencia is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Enrique Medina and Yvonne Arcidiacono. This is truly innovative food and should receive at least one Michelin star (but we are sort of happy that it has not because it would be too, too busy). Chef Medina’s cuisine focuses on high-quality, seasonal, market products that…