Valencia's seaside neighborhood of sunny streets and colorful facades needs little introduction, of peculiar urbanism and eclectic population, with village atmosphere, and has already become a symbol of citizen resistance. Within the Cabanyal-Canyamelar we find many pearls, one of them is this delicious street that combines modernity and tradition, where new and old businesses look, although the former proliferate rapidly and the latter gradually become extinct. toy stores, shoes or clothes give way to bars and restaurants: When Bolsos Peyró closes due to retirement we can already expect a new winery or tapas bar. Instead, There is no shortage of traditional Valencian clotxines or the countless brotherhoods that transmit the spirit of this fishing neighborhood that fervently lives the most lively and anticipated Holy Week in the entire city..
DULCES ALARCON
— Josep Benlliure, 5
In 1925 This artisan pastry shop opened its doors, a family business that already has the third generation of pastry chefs. Behind the glass jars with candy and the old scale we can imagine the grandparents of the current owners, with their white aprons, preparing the traditional almond cakes, those Valencian cakes covered with meringue. Here everything is homemade: truffles, puff pastries, crema, marzipan and nougat, Because this is the only way to get long-time clients to order the same cake for their fiftieth birthday that they have had every year since they were children.. It's a shame that this clientele is starting to become scarce and increasing., instead, the occasional clients who spend the weekend in the increasingly numerous tourist apartments that populate the street.
THE WIND
— Church of the Rosary, 8
A few steps later, this place catches our attention for its exquisite interior decoration., and upon entering it does not disappoint at all. A Chester-style tan leather sofa manages to be the protagonist of a space with an industrial and elegant atmosphere, solid wood high tables and vintage lamps. Despite its short life, it is already known as one of the liveliest bars in the neighborhood for its concerts., sus jam sessions, its good background music and its rich gastronomic proposal. It is said that her titaina is one of the best in the neighborhood, and their Russian salad is not far behind, your brave or your screwed.
THE ULTRAMARINE
— Church of the Rosary, 9
A bar with Valencian tiles combines perfectly with the tables with high stools in a place with an old but very trendy taste.. Accompanying the lively conversations we see glasses of wine, homemade barrel liqueurs or vermouths, salted dishes, smoked, pickles, salads, sausages or cheeses, or a little gem like the pipes and carasses (Marinated tomato with braised chaplain and pumpkin seeds). We cannot deny that these three friends who have become partners have made the right choice with a place that in a short time has already gained a clientele from the neighborhood., and has managed to attract the attention of tourists, always offering good wine and good product.
AIGUAMANIL ART
— Josep Benlliure, 61
More than thirty years ago, an Argentinian woman and a Canarian woman decided to open this beautiful Valencian ceramics workshop in the neighborhood.. The pieces impress with their delicacy, quality and stylistic variety: They combine the style of the 18th and 19th centuries with more modern creations, images of Holy Week and falleras with representations of famous people or Valencian socarrats with surreal figures. If we fall in love with a piece we can buy it but, besides, They also work on request for personalized gifts. Although they regret the decline of the street as a commercial thoroughfare and the increasing arrival of a foreign public to the neighborhood, This couple continues to maintain their workshop, a corner where you can breathe art everywhere.
MOUNTAIN HOUSE
— Josep Benlliure, 69
Talking about Cabañal is talking about Casa Montaña because, Who doesn't know this famous winery? Apparently nothing has changed here since its founding in 1836: The old barrels still crown the front of the premises, The menu offers the best quality product and that old smell does not disappear., of wood and wine that permeates everything. But something has changed, And many different languages are heard in the environment., The adjacent living room is somewhat more elegant than the main space, and somewhat high prices. Nevertheless, It is a unique place, authentic, reminiscent of mythical spaces such as the charming Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, and that gives us the opportunity to taste a wonderful selection of wines from all over the world along with the best local product. Don't forget to try the anchovies, stewed broad beans or cod brandade.
PARTY AT THE SEA
— Josep Benlliure, 71
The kitsch aesthetic of this place immediately catches your attention: colored fabrics, pompous armchairs, golden combs... Here we can find everything related to Valencian and Easter clothing, Well, after almost twenty years this family has already sewn everything and for everyone.. Failures give these sisters a lot of work, forks
who make delicious Valencian costumes, but without a doubt Easter is its strongest time, Well, we know that in the neighborhood they take it very seriously., almost as much as in Seville, from where they also receive numerous orders because they already know their career.. Always attentive to fashion, Can you tell us what happens each year?: now the falleras do not wear the black mantillas, but white and short, and the tulles are more transparent than a few years ago. We are aware.
SOFOKO FOOD
— Josep Benlliure, 73
Small and simple place, austere, that offers typical food from Cabanyal- sugar cane, making traditional dishes such as titaina, the liver, the putxero pilota or the cokes, always with the best products on the market. Good selection of wines to accompany, unbeatable desserts and mistela or cremaet to top it off, Of course. Despite its simplicity, it is clear that everything has been taken care of in detail., that its owner offers the best of the good, and to maintain a tradition of many years, with recipes from the neighborhood grandparents is their priority. The environment, The closeness of the staff and the quality of their homemade food make customers feel at home, what has already made young people fall in love, older, foreigners and valencians.
SATTVA
— Josep Benlliure, 85
We are not surprised that such an eclectic street welcomes this corner reserved for cultivating the body, the mind and spirit, one of the few in the neighborhood. Sattva is an association where all types of conscious activities are taught: pilates, hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga and yoga for children. They also do training on weekends., conferences, or workshops on such interesting subjects as boidanza, reiki or thai massage.
