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Region of Valencia

Mascletàs, Valencian firecrackers show

Mascletàs, Valencian firecrackers show

The mascletàs —firecracker shows— are an essential part of the Fallas and the identity of Valencians. Gun powder and fire are deep within Valencia and its people.

Throughout the year, the pyrotechnic groups design and plan their mascletàs and castells —visual fireworks— for these fiestas.

Just as we did last year, we bring you the Schedule of firecrackers shows that are part of Falles de Valencia 2011:

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Altea Crafts Fair

Altea Crafts Fair

During the month of August  until September the  4th Altea is holds a  Crafts Fair in the evenings at the Church Square in the Old Town of Altea.To walking through the streets of the old town of Altea is an enchanting experience, and  you  can enjoy the stalls of crafts from all over Spain ranging from pottery, jewelry, recycled paper, glass, cane, cardboard, wood, etc.
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Biopark Valencia

Biopark Valencia

If you want to have a wonderful day out with the family during the Spring and Summer months then consider making a visit to Valencia Bioparc. At this time of year it is open right through until 8.00pm.

For those of you not familiar with the Bioparc, it is a zoo with a very modern philosophy based around the concept of, “Zoo-immersion”. The first phase of  the Bioparc is dedicated to  the African Savannah with  extensive herds of antelopes, giraffes, rhinos and lions.

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Festival of flamenco in Valencia

Festival of flamenco in Valencia

The renowned Flamenco Festival will take place again this year with a new and exciting line up of shows at the Palau de la Música in Valencia from the 30th of January to the 19th of February 2010.

The 2010 programme offers a blend of styles and artists, including internationally recognized artists and up and coming ones from the local flamenco scene. It is set to surprise the audience with a show ranging from the purest of flamenco styles to the most contemporary.