ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The references below were submitted by IWCV members. None reflect an endorsement by the IWC-Valencia for accuracy or quality of service
This list is conceived as an on-going, collaborate project among IWCV members. To add a resource or revise one already listed, contact iwcvalencia@gmail.com
RELOCATION SPECIALISTS
Linda Svilane - Yes Valencia
+34 644 427 224
Help with NIE,residency, proper forms, document filing, transportation to agencies; utilities, schools, medical insurance & consultations, housing (purchase/rent).
Moving 2 Valencia, Avda la Pinada 18, Gilet/Valencia 46149 +34 648 117 862
Christa Brokke, Relocation Consultant M-F 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
https://moving2valencia.eu info@moving2valencia.eu
Individual and Corporate, pre- and post-move assistance
TRANSPORTATION
Buses
Valencia buses and Metro (EMT) -
https://www.emtvalencia.es/ciudadano/index.php 963 52 83 99
Multiple ride card - bus, or metro, or combination - initial fee + top off
Metro vending machines or tobacco shops
Airport Card (zone B) - big saving. TIP - keep one card dedicated to zone B
Ten rides = 21 euros; Metro vending machines or tobacco shops
Bono Oro - 20 euros
Over 65, resident one year; annual, unlimited rides on us only;
original purchase at EMT office; renew annually at any tobacco shop
Metro Bus (regional) - bright yellow buses
https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-lines-Valencia-1669-775039
Intercity buses (CVT) - https://www.busbud.com/en/
Carrer de Menéndez Pidal, 13, 46009 963 46 62 66
Eurolines https://www.eurolines.eu/
Alsa https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/destination/valencia
HIFE https://www.hife.es/en-GB
Trains - Estacion Nord (Calle Xativa 24 or Sorolla (San Vincente Martir 171) - free shuttle between stations
Renfe (National Railway; long distance, AVE high speed, regional
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html
Ferry - Balearia
https://www.balearia.com/en/routes-and-schedules
LEGAL ISSUES
Attorney/Solicitor (abogado/abogada)
Javier Hernández
residency specialist; wills; real estate
Calle Colón 10, Ático 15, Valencia 46004
javierhernandez@icav.es +34 96 332 59 59
Ramon Llacer Ferrer
c/ Mestre L.Fuertes Julvez n12, Torrent 46900
rllf@icav.es +34 667 624 392 +34 961 180 492
Accountant (Taxes)
Juan Luis Lopez Escriva, Abogado
Lopez Monserrat - C/Aan Antonio 20, 46920 Mislata
cristina@lopezmonserrat.com jllopez@icav.es +34 666 596 375
Tax Attorney - Really excellent service; thorough explanations; answers emails right away
TRANSLATIONS
Maria José Piera Martinez – WhatsApp +44 7562 561846; Mobile (evenings only) +34 679 575 665; email mjpiera@hotmail.es
Translation – procedural & technical words, support in small tasks (offered free to IWC members)
Alicia Quaini – Phone/WhatsApp +34 722 499 075; email quainialicia@gmail.com
Written translations (offered free to IWC members)
Marcela Mattenet Heskett - (IWC member)
Simultaneous Translation/negotiator – court/police/emergencies/doctor’s visit, rent or purchase negotiation; sworn (legal) translations; IWC member
mm@centralpoint.es + 34 656 890131 (whatapp)
Linda Casanova
Home purchase/rental searches, consultations with medical personnel, etc. -
lincasanova@yahoo.com +34 620 596 923 (whatsapp)
SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
Raquel Moreno, M.A. Spanish & Valencia
One-on-one or small-group Spanish lessons; cooking lessons
Calle del Mar 23-25 +34 685 81 53 11
https://www.spanishclassesvalencia.com/ hola@spanishandvalencia.com
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Valencia - Official School of Languages in Spain
English web page - certification levels - semester classes begin in October
http://mestreacasa.gva.es/web/eoivalencia/access_spanish_courses
Universitat Popular de Valencia
Informal courses including Spanish for foreigners
https://matricula.universitatpopular.com/Seleccio#
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN VALENCIA
American School in Valencia
Urbanización Los Monasterios, Av. Sierra Calderona 29,
pre-school through high school
British School in Valencia
Avda. Peris y Valero 57
pre-school through high school
https://www.bsvalencia.com/en/
SPANISH CURRENT EVENTS
Spanish Current Events
Spain in English Local Valencia and national news – Mondays, free subscription
https://www.spainenglish.com/ editorial@spainenglish.com
Particularly helpful on Corona-Virus regulations and current news.
El Pais -
English Edition; weekly on-line subscription newspaper (free) - news, politics, arts, sports, opinion, science, Spanish life
https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Community News and Business Valencia
Free, monthly, on-line magazine for English-speaking expats
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/62377515/community-spirit/
SOCIAL-PHILANTHROPIC GROUPS
InterNations Valencia
Events, activities, tours, job networking, resources for Expats living in Valencia
Free to join; fees for events
Community for expatriates & global minds | InterNations
English Speaking Business Luncheons (ESBL),
Lunches, group cultural events, and area restaurant reviews
Democrats Abroad, Valencia Chapter
Must be US citizen to vote, but all are welcome to join events (marches, socials, discussions)
Valencia - Democrats Abroad valencia@democratsabroad.org
DAILY LIFE
Festivals & Events - Expect bus schedules and routes to change significantly
Also see Festival Calendar under "Government Resources"
Art Lectures -SpainLifestyle.com
Seeks to teach adult students how to understand, interpret, appreciate and ultimately enjoy great Spanish art and architecture.
Karla Darocas, Hons. B.A.
SpainLifestyle.com
Tel: WhatsApp: 648 156 066
Cultural Calendar
Holidays and religious events in Valencia --is in Spanish but very informative.
http://fiestasancristobal.es/CALENDARIOVLC/ENERO.htm
Agenda Urbana
Listing of all kinds of events by category. Updated regularly. In Spanish
General Tourist Information
https://www.valencia-tourist-guide.com/en/events/festivals-valencia.html
Fallas Calendar (15-19 March, annual)
https://rove.me/to/valencia/fallas
Paradores
Spanish-government historic hotels
Register in the "Amigos" program (free) & receive special offers, enhancements
Flea Markets - times vary
Tuesday - Jerusalen-Pelayo Rastro; Chinatown, W. of Estacion del Norte
Tuesday - Plaça Luis Casanova, Mestalla Stadium car park; the largest in town
Sunday-Holidays - Plaça Redonda, El Carmen; one of the oldest
https://www.valencia-tourist-guide.com/en/shopping/valencia-markets.html
Original-Language Film Venues (VOS)
Lys Cinema - Passeig de Russafa 3
First runs; simulcasts - dance, theater, opera
Babel - C/Vincente Sancho Tello 10
First runs, documentaries, art films
http://www.cinesalbatrosbabel.com/
Yelmo, Mercado de Ave Tirso de Molina 16
First runs; simulcasts - Met opera, dance, theater
ABC Park, C/de Roger Lloria 21
First runs; simulcasts - opera, dance, theater
Filmoteca, Institut Valencia de Cultura, Pl. Ajuntament 17
Art films, classic TV series, miscellany - 2.50€
http://ivac.gva.es/la-filmoteca/programacion/valencia
REPAIRS
Computers
Hernán @ Portáles Valencia Computers (Portáles)
Calle Santos Justo y Pastor 43 +34 963 29 20 60
www.portatilesvalencia.com sat@portatlesvalencia.com
Tony Cerda - Computer Repair - Speaks English
Computer Repair - Both MAC and PC, wifi problems and Smart TV connection fixes
Mobile/Whats App?Messages +34 625 417 944
Home Maintenantce/Repairs (manita; contratista)
El Manitas Ideal - "quick & short tasks at home" Some English + English icon desriptions
www.elmanitasideal.es avisos.elmanitasideal.es +34 67 369 06 85 3 locations
C/Pintor Benedito 3 (Pl. Espana); C/Salamanca 29B (Gran Via); C/Constitucion 126B (46009)
Highly recommended; excellent service; small or large tasks; hang picture -> new kitchen
Kitchen/Bathroom Renovation
C. V. Soer Ceval, Ave Peris y Valero 138, Valencia 46006
+34 963 742 862 cebrianvalero@gmail.com
Miguel Fuentes – speaks English +34 667 728 277
Hours: 10:00-14:00 & 17:00-21:00; Call for Saturday times
Always prompt, high quality, imaginative, helpful suggestions – highly recommend
Handyman - Tony Cerda - "Manitas", Speaks English
Repair of furniture, leaks, hangs shelves, paints, change LED fixtures, make custom woodwork
Mobile/Whats App?Messages +34 62 541 79 44
Awnings (toldos), Screens mosquiteras), Blinds (persians)
Toldos Valencia awnings (toldos), screens (mosquiteras), Blinds (persians)
Doctor Rafael Bartual 4, Valencia +34 96 377 33 33
www.toldosvalencia.com - info@toldosvalencia.com
Does not speak English but excellent quality; done well; on-site measure/estimate
Luggage - sales and service, repairs
Chic Bolsos - no English but efficient, affordable
Calle San Vicente 69, Valencia
www.bolsoschic.com +34 963 51 75 25
PERSONAL SERVICES
Design: Fashion Accessories & Home Decor
Olimpia Cerdá Designer creating beautiful, colorful silk scarves, pillow cases, etc.
https://www.instagram.com/olimpia.spain/ https://olimpiaspain.com olimpia@olimpiaspain.com IWCV member
Masseuse/Spa (masajista / spa)
Sergio Albendea,
Calle Salvador 7
Variety of styles: Sports, Relaxing, Thai, Deep Tissue (concentrates on particular location)
Multiple packages; excellent English
www.masaje-valencia.com/en +34 60 876 39 32
Sol y Lluna
Sol i Lluna Massages – Valencia Massages (masajesolilluna.com)
Calle Garrigues 3, piso 2, puerta C
46001 Valencia
Tel. 0034.658 32 46 91
Victor @ Paul Mitchell
Hair, nails, great massages with special deals
Gran Via Ramon y Cajal 28 +34 96 352 13 39
https://www.facebook.com/paulmitchell.valencia
Personal Training and Yoga
Bliss Sports and Yoga - Port Saplaya +34 65 592 68 80
https://www.facebook.com/blisssportsandyoga/ ilda.restrepo@gmail.com
Highly recommended, former Olympiad; sessions in studio, beach, parks, etc.
Pilates Classes
Human Behavior, Leyna Noel
Pilates, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation studio
leynanoel@gmail.com, @humanbehaviorvlc +34 623 17 91 37
Tally Pilates
Passeig de Russafa, 9, Puerta 4
https://www.facebook.com/tallypilates/ +34 60 316 87 13
Nail Salon (manicura)
Stylo Diez, Carrer dels Vivons 10, Russafa
https://stylodiez.negocio.site/ +34 96 335 44 15
Butterfly - also hairdressing
Avenida del Oeste 52, 46001 +34 62 217 86 96
Hair Dresser (peluquero)
Blonds, Brunettes, and Red Heads
+34 65 489 05 99 +34 65 489 35 96
https://www.facebook.com/BlondesBrunettesRedheadsHairstudio/
Victor @ Paul Mitchell
Hair, nails, great massages with special deals
Gran Via Ramon y Cajal 28 +34 96 352 13 39
https://www.facebook.com/paulmitchell.valencia
GENERAL SERVICES
Postage
purchase stamps at the Correo or any tobacco shop
www.correos.es calculate weight and destination (tariffs)
Picture Frames - custom
Beleño y Roselló C/Quart 133, 46008 +34 96 384 21 11
www.belenoyrosello.com info@belenoyrosello.com
American Food and Pantry Products
Taste of America
https://www.tasteofamerica.es/
Expensive, but handy at holidays
Avinguda Regne de Valencia 6, (46005) +34 96 206 64 65
Bookstores
Re-Read - used bookstore with an English-language section; 2 locations in Valencia
Valencia Gran Vía
Gran Vía Ramón y Cajal 45
46007 Valencia
Valencia Joaquin Costa
C. Joaquin Costa, 59
46005 Valencia
Driver Education (auto escuelas)
El Cid Driver Education
Carrer de Sueca, 17
http://www.autoescuelaselcid.com/ +34 96 341 73 69
Insurance Agent
Angel Giron Descalzo
Centro de Negocios del Mar, Avda. Puerto, 189,3 A1.
Julia - English speaking associate - suport@mesagseguros.com
angel@mesagseguros.com +34 96 339 22 46
Travel Services
Map and Travel Bookstore
Libreria Patagonia
Calle Hospital 1, Valencia 46001 +34 96 393 60 52
great travel bookstore - English travel literature, guide books, maps
www.libreriapatagonia.com libreria@libreriapatagonia.es
Wine Tours, Tastings, and Consulting
Johan de Smedt, +34 61 702 79 22
www.valenciawineconsulting.com johan@valenciawineconsulting.com
Be sure to watch for the excellend Autum "crus" excursions
Paradores
Spanish-government historic hotels
Register in the "Amigos" program (free) & receive special offers, enhancements
FUNERALS AND BURIALS
Funeral Plans
David Hyder
Golden Leaves International
Ave. de la Pla 123-125, Javea (Alicante) 03730
www.goldenleavesinternational.com +34 96 649 30 82
david.hyder@goldenleaves.com +34 60 353 14 17
Cemetery Internment
British International Cemetery
Santo Domingo de Guzman 5, Valencia (46017)
Contact: David Sumner david.sumner2ds@gmail.com
Trustees: David Sumner, Trevor Nicholas, Pamela Smith-Berry
British Open Cemetery Valencia, by Vince Hawkins - history and photos of the cemetery
www.vincehawkins.com for details; available on www.amazon.com or David Sumner