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Moors and Christians
There are also parades of 'Moros y Cristianos' (moors and christians). The most famous is the parede made by falla 'Almirante Cadarso-Conde Altea'. The day and hour may vary, in previous years was day 19 at 19h. There are chairs along the street that can be used paying. The parade can take a long time.
Another parade, smaller but also nice is that made by falla 'Plaza del Negrito' (near the Virgen square) use to takes place the day 19 at 19h.
Buñuelos
Are sold everywhere and the price may vary a lot if it's a centrical place or not.
A very good place is Fabián, at Ciscar street near Gran Via del Marques del Turia. They don't taste like those sold in the street, these are the real pumpkin buñuelos. There is always people queuing to get a table inside or to buy them outside to take away, but it moves fast.
Horchata
Is a typical valencian drink, sweet, looks like milk but taste quite differetn as it's made of tigernuts. It's more for the summer but it's sold throughout the year. The best place for horchata in Valencia is 'Daniel' in Alboraya (a side by side town with Valencia), located just in front of the 'Palmaret' station.
Other good centric place is Horchatería Santa Catalina, at the Santa Catalina square by the side of Plaza de la Reina square.
El Agua de Valencia
Agua de Valencia (water from valencia) is an alcoholic drink made with orange juice and champagne mainly.
Some good places for Agua de Valencia are cafes and bars along Caballeros street and Tossal square.
Bangers
Are fired continuously by everybody, and more by children. Can be bought only in authorized shops and there are limits of usage according to the age.
A good place for bangers with great variety is 'El Fallero' at Sueca street and Pyroshopping at the nearby Cádiz street.
Last update: Marzo 2011.
Víctor & Ruth