CINESTUDIO D'OR cinema revival

The Cinestudio D'OR, is one of the oldest cinemas in Valencia (and one of the few still open which is not a modern multiplex).

at D'OR you can see two movies that were recently premieres for the price of one.

Prices are:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3.5 Euros (Retired youth card or 3 Euros)

Tuesday is the day of the Spectator and costs 3 Euros.

Saturday and Sunday 4.5 Euros.

Occasionally there are also films in original version with subtitles in Spanish.

There are two double sessions (you can go see a movie alone, but costs the same). The movies and times appear weekly at its Web, along with movie trailers.

I believe do not sell popcorn etc ... But neither look if you bring food or drink.

image taken from internet

INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT PAELLA 4:

La Marcelina:

It is also an interesting option to go to the beginning of the Paseo de Neptuno in Playa de las Arenas. Where there is a restaurants in for over 100 years, called La Marcelina  and specializing in rice dishes and seafood. (usually fresh fish of the day) restaurants next door are not bad but these are one of the most highly recommended. Those which I don't recommend (by several bad experiences, are those that are beyond the middle of the paseo maritimo).
It's situated right on the beach, have a sunroom, the kitchen is open and you can see what they are  preparing and how is cooked. The decoration is typical Valencian tiles and various objects from the garden of Valencia. In general the waiters are friendly and usually speak English, but in days of hard work, of course not always friendly. This is a more expensive option, the meal costs from 25 euros per person (usually well paid, but if you have not booked and there are many people, you risk having lower quality), and although you can eat well, it is advisable book on food 11 am to reserve a meal, as in summer are always full, thanks to the good area and their fame. In the area, it is interesting to take a walk around Port America's Cup, for the viewpoint of the breakwatter that leads to the lighthouse.  From there you can see on a clear day the Gulf of Valencia's form, and then walk along the dock (to see the "precious" and "cheap" abandoned buildings), through which also passes the Valencia's Street Circuit Formula 1. and if you want to have a counterpoint, you can stroll through the streets of the old fishing district of El Cabañal and it's municipal market. To see how the city of Valencia's has allowed the low houses of fishermen spoil with it's bad policy of building large projects only empty and very modernist, without caring for the historical heritage.

You can also call me to make any route for this and other areas and we try to convince my mother, who is the best cook paella in the world to prepare us a paella.
 NOTE: On the parks and sites I mentioned, I will publish specific post

picture of the terrace facing to the sea made by me

JERICA (interesting villages near Valencia) History

This proven human presence since the Neolithic, thanks to the remains found in the cave of the blacksmiths.
The Iberian period, several settlements have been found one of which coincides with the castle grounds.
The remains of the Roman period are more numerous throughout the region, it can highlight the large number of tombstones found, especially Quintia Prova (the only known throughout of Hispania cited the cost of a Roman arch and two statues.
The first references of the core of Jérica are from the Muslim era, when it is included in the reign of the Taifa of Valencia after disintegration of the Caliphate of Cordoba in 1027.
In 1098, it was conquered by El Cid (Castilian knight who conquered Valencia). From this period still remains the first body of the bell tower and the oldest parts of the castle.
On February 5, 1235 was conquered by Christian troops under the command of sacristan Montgriu Guillem de Girona, but not drive out the Muslim population.
In 1249 he granted the Town Charter (document that gave the Christian kings granting privileges to certain groups of population to repopulate these areas) because of its great depopulation.
In 1255 King Jaime I donated the villa and its terms of Jérica to his son Don Jaime, who was the first Baron of the town of of Jérica, as well as Begis, Liria, Andilla and Altura
On November 29, 1255 Jaime I awarded to Calatayud (population of Teruel) The privilege that the Camino Real pass across of Jérica.
The royal privileges are followed and in 1261 was extended the term of the castle and the town.
In testament Jaime I granted the manor of the village to his son Jaime II in 1272.
The existing wall was fortified later.
In 1363 at the outbreak of war between Aragon and Castilla the Castilian army entered the town becoming strong in the castle and the church.
In 1368 died the last lord of of Jérica (with no heirs) so that the town was returned to Pedro IV the Ceremonious, as rollal right Since then the town changing several times of lord.
In 1565 abandoned the jurisdiction of Aragon becoming part of of Valencian jurisdiction, displaying from that moment his own coat.
After the war of the king Felipe V succession, rewarded the services of the Duke of Berwick winner of the battle in Almansa, creating the Duchy of Liria and of Jérica.
The first duke was Jacob Fitz-James Stuart (son of James II, King of England), Duke of Berwick and Viceroy of Ireland. He was Marshal of France and captain general of Spain during the war of succession.
The third Duke of Liria and of Jérica married the Duchess of Alba, and from that time title passes to the House of Alba.
At present, the possession of the title belongs to Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart (now the person with more titles of nobility in the world, before which the King of Spain, among others, should kneel in his presence, which lives only of their rights and taxes, being the owner of almost half of Spain).
During the Carlist Wars, the Carlists became strong inside the castle, which was subsequently demolished by the troops Liberals.
During the Spanish Civil War the town suffered such devastation, which was included in the list of devastated areas, taking over the government of the reconstruction of several monuments.

Jerica flag taken from the wikipedia

JERICA (interesting villages near Valencia) Curiosities

Jérica (Xèrica in Valencian language) is a remote municipality in Castellón in the Valencian Community. Located in the natural path that connects Aragon and Valencia.
It has a population of 1590 inhabitants (INE 2006).
Jerica is near the limit of the natural park of Sierra de Espadan.
At a distance of about 70 kilometers northwest of Valencia.
Currently are conserved medieval streets shaped, with old houses.
The Bell Tower built in Mudejar stile were built in 1634.
The castle was destroyed in the Carlist Wars, but still you can see the Roman foundations, although most of the construction are from the Muslim. period The best preserved area is the Tower of Mayot. "The Turret" of a sturdy looking, square plan with walls over 1.5 meters thick, highlight the semicircular vaults of the ground floor.
The Towers of Ordaces and La Muela, Muslim towers were part of the castle lookout system, currently in very poor condition.
Jerica is a small village but highly charming, in that if you have a car (otherwise it is quite difficult to arrive) it is worth to visit it, making route with other towns or cities on the way which i will talk in other posts.

Mudejar Tower Picture in Jerica taken from wikipedia

how to arrive from Valencia to Jerica

INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT PAELLA 3:

La Pepica :

It is also an interesting option to go to the beginning of the Paseo de Neptuno in Playa de las Arenas. Where there is a restaurants in for over 100 years, called The Pepica  and specializing in rice dishes and seafood. (usually fresh fish of the day) restaurants next door are not bad but these are one of the most highly recommended. Those which I don't recommend (by several bad experiences, are those that are beyond the middle of the paseo maritimo).
It's situated right on the beach, have a sunroom, the kitchen is open and you can see what they are  preparing and how is cooked. The decoration is typical Valencian tiles and various objects from the garden of Valencia. In general the waiters are friendly and usually speak English, but in days of hard work, of course not always friendly. This is a more expensive option, the meal costs from 25 euros per person (usually well paid, but if you have not booked and there are many people, you risk having lower quality), and although you can eat well, it is advisable book on food 11 am to reserve a meal, as in summer are always full, thanks to the good area and their fame. In the area, it is interesting to take a walk around Port America's Cup, for the viewpoint of the breakwatter that leads to the lighthouse.  From there you can see on a clear day the Gulf of Valencia's form, and then walk along the dock (to see the "precious" and "cheap" abandoned buildings), through which also passes the Valencia's Street Circuit Formula 1. and if you want to have a counterpoint, you can stroll through the streets of the old fishing district of El Cabañal and it's municipal market. To see how the city of Valencia's has allowed the low houses of fishermen spoil with it's bad policy of building large projects only empty and very modernist, without caring for the historical heritage.

You can also call me to make any route for this and other areas and we try to convince my mother, who is the best cook paella in the world to prepare us a paella.
 NOTE: On the parks and sites I mentioned, I will publish specific post.

picture of the terrace facing to the sea made by me

INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT PAELLA 2:

 Free Buffet NECO
 Usually the tourists visiting Valencia, want to eat paella, typical Valencian dish. It's a fully understandable thing, but like not all Italians know how to make fresh pasta and pizza, not all Asians knows karate. Not all  knows Valencians paella. for this reason is a mistake to go to the first bar or restaurant that you find to eat paellabecause usually is not too good, or is pre-cooked and are often be expensive.
 First of all, I do not recommend too much eating paella in the area around the town hall, because it is very touristy area, which is very expensive price, and quality is no big deal (plus many have individual pre-cooked paella, which I hate).
Normally in Spain, paella is not eaten at night, because it is more indigestible. Only done in festivals (where you will go to bed late).
A cheap and surprisingly so good, is the Neco buffet, where you can weekday lunch or dinner for 9.95 euro (plus drink), and on weekends for 13 euro (plus drink). It is a buffet of Mediterranean food (although I don't usually trust in these sites), where  tapas, paella and others have a good quality. Also you only worry of serving the food, because the waiters removed the dirty dishes and they bring you the drinks. It is recommendable to go during the week because on weekends there is usually a long queue There is also the option of taking away food to go from 3 euros.
I know the one in El Saler Mall, opposite the museum of science (on the south side). It is an ideal place to finish a walking route whithin theTuria's the river bed . Or you can ask for food to takeaway (if you're not going to take advantage of the buffet, or you want to spend less, you may eat in the park within the river)
 I've seen they have two more:
Calle Pascual y Genis 9 in Valencia (two blocks behind the post office in the Town Hall Square). Taking the food to takeaway here, depending on what you like walking, the most peaceful sites are:
 A little over a kilometer is the church of St. Augustine, which has a mini park behind with a drinking fountain. 300 meters ahead is the  Hospital's Library Park, where you have more space (although currently is fenced by half  for be under construction) in the area also has drinking fountain
 Other choice a little shorter, it can be to follow the Calle Pintor Sorolla to the Parterre's park or to the Glorieta 's park. Although the traffic surrounds them are pretty calm.
 And there's another on the street Rambla del Saler 16, (which Google Maps tells me it is in the Saler´s natural park, but I can't  locate where is exactly).

You can also call me to make a route for this and other areas and try to convince my mother (who is the greatest cook paella in the world) to cook a paella
 NOTE: On the parks and sites I mentioned, I will publish specific post.

picture from de restaurant sited on El Saler mall made by me

INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT PAELLA 1:

Takeaway meals

In Valencia there are many Takeaway meals and many of them quite improved, this is one where I go occasionally want a paella when I get together with friends, or if I'm in the area, I prefer to order something there and eat in a park, because it is cheaper, better, and I prefer to relax in a park than in a bar.
The site is a local takeaway and the sign reads: tipiques PAELLES VALENCIANES (typical Valencian paella in Valencian), the real name of the place is CASA MANUEL VElARTE. It is situated in Peris y Valero Avenue approximately the number 170 (there are three doors in succession, the first is a dining room, the second I'm not sure what it's,  and the third is the takeaway) (this avenue goes from the bridge west of the park Gulliver). It is a cheap option and you can eat for 6 euros more or less per person. You can take a portion, or order a paella (usually they are delicious) on request if you are several people (reserving in advance), to carry it wherever you want and then you restore (ask for a bond in the pan). You can take it to the bed of the River Turia and eat a picnic there or if you have a car, I usually go to the picnic tables on the beach of Saler Natural Park (soon I will make posts talking about the Saler and the Albufera).
There are two ways to cook a good Paella, with gas or firewood when you learn to do it with firewood (because it is difficult to control the fire) (and here usually make it with firewood). noticed a big difference, because the firewood gives a lot more flavor to the paella. The precooked (which I hate) are made in the oven, and are not too good flavor, is a pretty picture, but nothing else (besides as I said I hate convenience foods and frozen foods).

picture of the front made by me