PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT VALENCIA
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Language:
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Spanish and Valencian
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Currency:
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Euro
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Banks: Banks are opened from 8:30 until about 14:00 / 14:30. In some cases they may be opened during the afternoon, but this is uncommon. You can exchange money both in banks and in airports.
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1. Check the currency exchange rate online: go to Banking > Currency Conversior
2. Find your ATM or bank office: go to Banking > Banks and Atms
3. How to exchange money: go to Banking > Currency Exchange
4. How to cancel a stolen or lost credit card: go to Bank > Credit Card Cancelation
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Shopping
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Opening times:
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Shopping centre
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from 10:00 to 22:00
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Monday - Sunday
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Other shops
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from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00
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Monday - Friday
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from 9:00 to 14:00
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Saturday
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Closed
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Sunday
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In the harbour areas and "Barrio del Carmen" there are different times as they are the most visited and touristic areas in the city.
Holidays:
1st and 6th of January, 19th of March, Easter Thursday and Friday, 21st of April, 1st of May, 9th of June,15th of August, 9th and 12th of October, 1st of November, 6th, 8th and 25th of December.
Street Markets:
Traditional street markets take place once a week and the themes of these markets are very varied: from traditional fish markets, food markets to flower or even flea markets. For more information check th “Shopping” section in Vive Zone.
Tax Free:
All foreigners citizens not residing in a European Union country who spend more than €90.15 are entitled to a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund on their purchases in Spain.
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1. Filter and find the store you need: Shopping > Stores
2. Discover the typical handmade products of this area: check them in Shopping > Craftsmanship
3. Where and when can you find a street market: check it in Shopping > Markets
4. Find all shopping areas full of amazing stores: go to Shopping > Shopping Centers
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Eating Hours
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Meal
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Regular Eating Hours
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Breakfast
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8:00-9:00
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Midday snack
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10:00-12:00
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Spanish lunch
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14:00-16:00
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Dinner
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21:00-22:00
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Vive Zone Service:
1. Restaurants with special food, how to pay and much more information: go to the section Restaurants > Establishments
2. Traditional Cuisine: discover what you have to taste if you visit this place in Restaurants > Cuisine
3. Local recipes: how to cook typical Spanish food, go to Restaurants > Local Recipes
4. Dining areas with every kind of restaurants: go to Restaurants > Dining Areas
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Going out time:
If you want to go out at night, the best time is around 11pm (when the festive atmosphere starts).
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Vive Zone Service:
1. The best selection of areas to go out: have a look at Restaurants
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Emergency
Emergency number: 112
The European Health Insurance Card is required to have free access in public health centers and hospitals.
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Vive Zone Service:
1. Panic button: a button that connects you with the emergency service and displays your GPS position in case you do not know your location. Go to Emergency > Panic Button
2. Hospitals, Firemen, Public health centers, Police stations and other information: go to Emergency > Emergency Calls
3. First aid Manual: if you have some doubts just have a look to Emergency > First Aid
4. What to do in case of...: practical cases in emergency situations on Emergency > What to do in case of...
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Cost of living in Valencia
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A regular one-way ticket
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€1.50
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A regular coffee
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€1.50
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Taxi service (minimum fare)
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€4 :: €1/km
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McDonalds meal
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€7
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Tips
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Optional offer in bars, restaurants, pubs and taxis.
When paying, it is very common to round the quantities. For example: €10.70=€11
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