VALENCIA--questions

Old Feb 10th, 2011, 03:23 AM
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VALENCIA--questions

Hola! I have just booked four nights in Valencia, staying at the Westin Hotel at a very good, pre-booked rate. I request help from our esteemed Valencia expert(s)!!

Much of the impetus for the visit comes from a desire to sample the delicious rice-based dishes of the region. I have spent hours reading various guidebooks and food sites and have the names of two restaurants, both located south of the city, that we might like to try. I would love to read comments on these.


I also need to find a way to get there from central Valencia.
These are the two restaurants:

1. La Matandeta in Alfafar http://www.lamatandeta.es/?page_id=16

http://www.verema.com/restaurantes/3...andeta-alfafar



2. L'Establiment no website; near the village of El Palmar on Camino de l'Estell

http://www.verema.com/restaurantes/3...ment-el-palmar



Options appear to be:

1. Taxi--how much would this cost?

2. Bus--Autocares Herca But I cannot figure out if this bus line makes stops near either of the two restaurants. Here is their timetable:

http://www.autocaresherca.com/LineasRegulares.aspx

3. Valencia Tourist Bus This may stop near one or both restaurants. But I am not sure.
http://www.valenciabusturistic.com/

4. The "yellow bus" that travels from the city to the beaches. Would this take me near either restaurant? (La Matandeta appears to be inland between El Saler and Pinedo--I guess we could ask the driver to stop along the road nearest the restaurant...(??)
Does this bus run in late February?

http://www.valenciavalencia.com/beac...-bus-beach.htm
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Old Feb 10th, 2011, 10:20 AM
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I was disappointed with La Matandeta when we were the during La Fallas in 2009, but it may have been an off day for them.
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Old Feb 10th, 2011, 10:59 AM
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ekscrunchy.. I think a taxi is close to 30 Euros out that far. Maybe more. One of the tourist bus loops goes to El Palmar. I assume it is running in Feb.

The other regular bus will leave you at a crossroad then a loooong walk .. not sure how long.. over a mile or so.

Please contact me at my screen name at yahoo dot com.. would love to try to help you out.

I have just tried to call them ( 9 pm) and no answer to ask them about the transportation.. I wonder if in the winter they only open on weekends.. might be so.
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Old Feb 10th, 2011, 11:15 AM
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30 euros each way is a bit pricey! We will have to find another way, even if we have to make the walk from the bus stop..

I wrote you an e-mail; I am so grateful for all the help you have offered.

I realize that I do seem a bit overly obsessed with the food aspect of the trip..but as long as we are traveling so far, we should find the best local dishes! I also like the idea of seeing a bit of the countryside outside the city; we will look at this as an adventure.
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Oh, look: La Matandeta is open only during the day, according to their website:


http://www.lamatandeta.es/?page_id=21
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ahhh. will try to remember to call tomorrow but no promises. I am getting ready for 40 for dinner saturday!
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oh my, another trip to Spain! good for you. and I can't wait to read about that one too

this reminds me that I need to reread your thread about food in Madrid. like I don't already have lots of ideas for food and one reservation so far! heh. (4 weeks from today I fly to Malaga, whee!!)
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