I have just returned from a lovely walk around the city, I never tire of going there.

I never eat in any of the chains as I prefer to give my money to the independents. Do you have a favourite place to eat?

Rosemary

Oh Rosemary, I wish you had not asked that question! I am not the sophisticate you mistake me for. I am a bit of a simple soul. I wonder around Gandia (super city) and go native, throw my money at the local inn keepers.
You must try Puturru de foie on the paseo, just next to “todos a dos” it does a tasty and well-presented menu del dia for 10e. Otherwise you can go really upmarket at the restaurant Almar on Calle Moran Roda, just off the paseo, for 15e, menu del dia. I challenge you to find better for the price.

To get back to your question, on my last trip when I visited Valencia city I ended up at Finnegan’s pub on Placa de la Reina. I had Cottage pie, it was the real thing, I know this as I suffered heart burn for one hour afterwards
The Guinness was authentic, well the price was "reassuringly expensive" as they say

How much was it for a pint of the black stuff in Valencia???

4.60e! I cheated and just looked up their wesite

Finnegan's Of Dublin - Finnegan's Of Dublin

In order to understand that quip, you first have to understand that certain contributors here believe that the entire planet only has dubious motives for anything. No matter what it is, there's somebody secretly, immorally profiting from it at the expense of innocents.

I unreservedly and openly apologize I saw the Easy Jet bit but not the other. Again I am sorry and my mind was being driven by another posting on here but again no excuses none whatsoever.

Indeed I go further and apologize to Cricketman for his suggestion was absolutely correct in that the ST had been paid by Valencia to draft the article.

Again sorry.

I do understand that. but I believe in calling them out when they are saying it without foundation, but admitting when they're not. Like Porth did.

You are referring to cricketman when you say certain contributors, aren't you?

Point taken - acknowledgement to cricketman.

It still doesn't change whether Valencia is a nice place to visit or not. I've been only once, but found it very enjoyable.

But to make a point of the article being written for the Valencia tourism board (or more accurately, directly implying that any such article could only be the result of some sort of underhanded payoff) is obviously intended to place doubt on Valencia and the content of the article. Or, if history is any guide, intended to again suggest some sort of dubious intent, as is the historical narrative from this particular contributor. Although ironically all of this was fully disclosed in the article, which shows there was no dubious hidden agenda.

Like most Spanish coastal towns, Valencia (and its inhabitants) benefit from tourism. The tourism board's job is to promote the city's attractions. That doesn't make Valencia or the publication dubious, nor does it make the content of the article false.

Thanks for the information, I go to Gandia quite regularly so will definitely give them both a try.

Rosemary

Thank you so much for the recommendation I had lunch there today and it was wonderful. Everything was perfect, nothing was run of the mill and the staff were great. Will definitely go there again and again.

Rosemary

Hi Rosemary,

Sorry not to have replied sooner. Glad you liked Puturru de foie on the paseo. I recently went to Club Nautico at playa de Gandia. 10e for menu del dia but it was not as enjoyable, although the servings were generous and the surroundings pleasant.

In the town of Gandia I like Salva, a pasteleria which has a couple of branches, one opposite the train station and another on Carrer Sant Francesc de Borja, 22. They offer good prices with decent ingredients and lovely service.

As I discover more good stuff I will let you know.

Rgds
jonboy

just reading your posts im off there as soon as i come over again

just found them on google maps they accross the road from each other you easy miss Puturru de foie on the paseo just a door

Lovely city, lovely area, friendly folk, reasonable prices and much to offer for everyone.