Hairdressers In XàtivaPosted by Warner Schwartz on May 27th, 2021 It features a spa, infinity pool, rooftop bar and luxurious rooms.The W Hotel’s impressive rooms feature avant-garde design and views of the Mediterranean or the city. They all come with a chaise lounge, flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and rainfall shower.The W has two stylish gourmet restaurants, including BRAVO24, run by Michelin-starred chef Carlos Abellán. Facilities at the Bliss Spa include a hot tub, sauna and steam room, and a wide range of relaxation and beauty treatments is available.The W is 20 minutes’ walk from Barceloneta Metro Station, and buses stop outside the hotel. The covered terrace, overlooking the garden, doubles as a restaurant and bar. Here you can try local specialities, such as paella, a variety of rice dishes and homemade desserts. The Oasis Country Park offers a range of accommodation in caravans, mobile homes and bungalows. It was comforting to know our inability to get back to Spain wasn’t actually our fault somehow. And we certainly saw our share of Americans dealing with the situation in a less-than-gentlemanly manner. Unfortunately, our train ride to Zurich was delayed, so we missed our connection at Zurich. We took this in stride, and found another connection through Geneve. In true Spanish fashion, a ramp leads to the top of the Giralda to allow the bell-ringer to ride a horse to the top of the tower. I spent last Saturday in Xátiva, a small town about an hour away from Valencia. A long castle dominates the surrounding mountains, so we of course climbed the hill and explored the castle. While a great place to hike and relax, the town has relatively little historical significance apart from being the birthplace of two popes . Tuesday we set out for Segovia, but failed to catch the AVE, and were forced to take the much slower train to the small city. In addition to Disneyesque Alcázar de Segovia, we had the opportunity to watch Evan working in a metal artist’s shop (don’t worry; he’ll be posting sometime soon with more details). We still has sections of road, but they were far less used and often turned into dirt tracks. What today did show me again, is that for all those who say they want to walk the Camino using maps alone and not using a guide book, they are likely to regret it. The place where I went wrong was because the map was somewhat confusing - the guidebook information was correct. Rooms at Alojamientos La Herrera provide a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. In addition to this “field trip” my friends and I decided to embrace the European culture and get haircuts. Tonight, I’m getting on a plane to Barcelona for the weekend… so needless to say, I should probably start packing. More next week on meeting my “intercambio” (exchange student—I teach them English, they teach me Spanish) and my various activities in Barcelona. The city itself has seen three unique religious cultures—Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim. Even within the Cathedral, we saw a chapel covered in mosaic more evocative of a mosque than a Catholic chapel. The infusion of such a wide range of cultures into such a small, winding town has clearly produced some of the most iconic architecture in Spain. From attending mass to walking the streets, this city’s diverse and ancient culture pervades virtually every building and alley. The accommodation is equipped with a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. You can also go hiking, cycling or on a "via ferrata" route. Cullera is 31 km from Casa Rural Xàtiva, Gandía is 60 km away. The nearest airport is Valencia Airport, 56 km from Casa Rural Xàtiva. This mega yacht is a great example of a modern, contemporary design combined with comfort and easy atmosphere, while at the same time providing the utmost in luxury. Soon after checking into our hostel, we trekked across the city to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, which included quite a few portraits of the Habsburg family. While in Vienna, we also visited the Albeterina, which contained some Picasso works inspired by Habsburg portraits…a true liberal arts experience that made me miss C&T. We, however, explored Rome with insatiable ferocity—the Coliseum, the Vatican, the restaurants—we of course failed to see about half of the Eternal City, but we certainly took advantage of our time. For two nights, we stayed in a small bungalow in the suburbs of Rome cooking pasta for dinner and sleeping late into the morning. This past week has been one of contrasts, surprises and hard work. After the most challenging fall break of my life, I was more than ready to avoid travelling for awhile- but, as the trip was completely guided and paid for, I felt obligated to attend. Here you can see the old railway tracks - the rails since been removed. You will walk along the row of colourful Tinte Xativa houses shown on the left. The building photographed above is to my right and the arrow behind me. Our plan was to ride from Vienna to Zurich, to Montpellier, France, to Barcelona, Spain to Valencia. An arduous train ride, but not a bad way to see the countryside, read some books, and save some money. There are certain downsides to being completely ignorant of the German language, not the least of which is traveling difficulties. Thanks to a miscommunication with a train conductor, we ended up in Salzburg, Austria (translated from German, “the Salt Fortress”) and needed to wait 90 minutes for a train back down to Innsbruck. There is easy access to Valencia by car via the nearby A-7 road. Xàtiva Railway Station is just 300 metres from the hotel. There is easy access to the AP7 Motorway, and Valencia, Gandia and the nearest beaches can be reached in less than an hour by car. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the Vernisa’s restaurant. Featuring modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, Vernisa is set in the centre of Xàtiva, 200 metres from its historic centre with shops and bars. Here we go with the 'African American' terminology glitch again!Like it? Share it! More by this author |