The Velencian people are, by nature, genuinely kind however very much in tune with their urban roots. Graffiti covers every surface including the foundations of cathedrals and national monuments. Italo-disco thumps from egg-like cars packed with young people who constantly seek the stimulation of drugs and discotheques.
Sex is very much a commodity here. Recently I witnessed a back-seat tumble which took place not only in the middle of the day, but in the middle of a busy intersection as well. It is obvious the people of Valencia learn and desire sex, drugs, music and life in the discotheque, at a very young age.

Club life is different here as well. In Valencia, it is utterly unheard of, and even more un-cool to go to a club before 2 AM. On the weekends, its typical of nightlifers to not even eat dinner before midnight. Even during the week dinner usually occurs at about 9 PM. People as young as 12 and 13 years old will stay out until the sun comes up with the full knowledge of their parents.
In the discotheques themselves, dancing and socializing takes on a life of its own. Most clubs, even in the smaller provinces, will fill to capacity by 4 AM. In the larger cities like Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, one can expect to find most clubs to pack in more than 3,000 people every weekend. It is no wonder that Spain is able to boast the hottest nightlife scene in the world.
However, I would be incompetent if I was to discuss the nightlife in Spain without mentioning Ibiza. Ibiza is still very much the Mecca of which all club life derives. Valencia is the jumping off point for anyone wishing to visit this notorious island.
Most who make the pilgrimage to Ibiza (including both Spaniards as well as foreigners) expect to be up all weekend, well into Monday morning. It must also be mentioned that Ibiza not only drains ones physical and mental energy, but one’s bank account as well. A typical weekend in Ibiza can coast as little as $200 (not including lodging and transportation) but can soar into the tens-of-thousands.
However, it is important to note that if one were to come to Valencia only to experience Ibiza, it would be a certain waste. The gritty, graffiti, dance and music scenes and the natural chaotic beauty of the city are essential to understand what all true urban culture can be.

For more information about Valencia, check out wGuides.com. For Ibiza, try www.ibiza-spotlight.com.
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