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3rd March 2024 VALENCIA IN FALLAS: A GLIMPSE INTO THE SOUL OF VALENCIA AND ITS PEOPLE
Las Fallas is a unique annual celebration where Valencians commemorate Saint José. The festival unites the city in an explosion of colour, art, culture, and music. It is a month-long celebration of creativity and expression that leaves a lasting impression on all who attend. Thousands of tourists from all over the world gather in Valencia […]
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Sports 
2nd March 2024 VALENCIA FOOTBALL… MESTALLA!
From Mestalla to Nou Mestalla? My first memories of the Mestalla stadium go back to the 1995/1996 season when I first moved to Valencia in the late summer of 1995. I was based in the nearby barrio of Benimaclet, a district of Valencia that is literally walking distance from what is now La Liga’s oldest […]
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what's on 
1st March 2024 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND?
This weekend brings the beginning of March, along with it the start of Fallas celebrations, one of the biggest events of the year. As we bid farewell to February, start the new month off with a whole host of activities. Friday 1st March Kick off the weekend with a Friday full of music with every […]
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Music 
1st March 2024 WHAT’S ON AT THE ‘PALAU DE LES ARTS’ THIS MARCH…
In this month of March, behold one of the finest achievements at Les Arts by Robert Carsen as he brings his iconic rendition of Orpheus and Eurydice back to the stage. In a moving performance composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck, the tale of the two ill-fated lovers is brought alive in a moving display of […]
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Sports 
1st March 2024 THE LEGENDARY ‘SANTIAGO CAÑIZARES’ (EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW)
24/7 VALENCIA: Can you tell us about the first-hand experience of doing Rally? SANTIAGO CAÑIZARES: I’ve always enjoyed driving racing cars since I started out playing football. When my football career came to an end, it’s when I could permit myself to take this risk and make being a rally car racer a reality and […]
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Art 
29th February 2024 NASSIO BAYARRI EXHIBITION AT ‘FUNDACION BANCAJA’ UNTIL 16 JUNE
The artwork of the sculptor Nassio Bayarri is to be honoured at the Bancaja Foundation. Opening on the 2nd March, the Valencian artist who died at the beginning of this year will have his works shown from across his career starting from the 1950s up until his death last month, at the age of 90. […]
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BOOKS 
27th February 2024 NEW BOOK ‘PAELLA LOVERS’ (IN ENGLISH) BY CHEF DAVID MONTERO
Paella is known the world over as one of Spain’s most popular dishes. Originating from Valencia it emerged, like a lot of the best foods, as a worker’s favourite that was traditionally cooked over an open fire. The beauty of paella lies in it being a dish that is flexible, one in which the cook […]
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Places 
27th February 2024 THE RUZAFA AREA BY DAY
The Valencian neighbourhood of Ruzafa is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and bustling bar scene. However, during the day, it unveils a different charm. Its labyrinthine streets beckon exploration, adorned with unique street art at every turn and often showcasing magnificent architecture that captivates the eye. The gothic San Valero Church of Baroque style sits […]
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Popular Festivals 
26th February 2024 ’24/7 Valencia’ GUIDE to FALLAS 2024
Are you interested in folklore? Tradition? Big dresses? If you are, stick around. Valencia has all that and more, during the celebration known as Fallas. Read this and consider yourself armed for the festivities. LAS FALLAS This March 2024, you’ll see these large sculptures being set up at practically every street corner in Valencia. Anything […]
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Music 
23rd February 2024 15 CONCERTS IN 2 DAYS IN VALENCIA: ‘MUV! 24’ OFFERS A COASTAL WEEKEND ESCAPE!
On February 23rd and 24th, 2024, Valencia’s urban music scene is set to erupt with the arrival of MUV!24, promising a weekend filled with rhythm, melody, and community spirit. The event, which boasts an impressive lineup of concerts and activities, aims to celebrate the diversity of musical genres while providing a platform for both established […]
