FEATURED POSTS
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Food 
29th October 2024 SHOPPING WITH ‘UNO’ AT MERCADO CENTRAL
UNO is the emblematic stand of the Mercado Central! It’s a place to meet, to sample food at the Central Market of Valencia, which is known as the ‘Mercado Central’, where UNO fits right in. Enjoy a snack, and take the chance to rediscover local products. It is the project of the very amiable and […]
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Food 
21st October 2024 VEGAN FOOD AT ‘KHAMBÚ’ IN VALENCIA
24/7 VALENCIA: What is the philosophy of KHAMBÚ? KHAMBU: ‘Khambú’ was born in Valencia as a vegan fast food restaurant. We have a great commitment to sustainability. You will find a variety of dishes that will surprise you regarding their texture, taste, smell, colour & appearance. All of this at a price that is affordable […]
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BOOKS 
9th September 2024 VALENCIA FOOTBALL & BOOKS…. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MARIO KEMPES ‘EL MATADOR’
24/7 Valencia:What are your memories of the 1978 World Cup? Mario Kempes: I genuinely believe that winning a World Cup is the greatest possible achievement for a football player. On top of that, I had the great fortune to win it in my own country of Argentina…which is the most emotional feeling of all. It […]
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Health 
5th September 2024 ‘CENTRO OBLIVIUM’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA IS OPEN…
24/7 VALENCIA: CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT OBLIVIUM? OBLIVIUM: Floatation: the ultimate experience in relaxation. Floating is a method of attaining the deepest relaxation one can experience. Essentially, floatation is spending 50 minutes lying quietly in the dark (or with a soft light if you prefer), suspended in a warm solution of Epsom salt, […]
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Places 
4th August 2024 ‘LA FÁBRICA DE HIELO’ IN CABANYAL
La Fábrica de Hielo is one of our favourite “chill-out” spots. This artistic and diverse space hides in the barrio of ‘El Cabanyal’, just next to the beach. Revamped from an abandoned ice factory; on the inside there is natural light that pours from the ceilings to illuminate a playful, hipster interior with colourful mismatching […]
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shopping 
7th April 2024 SHOPPING AT ‘AFRIC ART’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT SHOPPING AT ‘AFRIC ART’? AFRIC ART: In AFRIC ART we have singular objects on display from all corners of the world. What defines us is that they are original products. We get them directly from the source so you will find unique products & wares, from faraway […]
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History 
30th March 2024 THE HOLY GRAIL OF VALENCIA…INTERVIEW WITH EXPERT DR ANA MAFÉ GARCÍA (HISTORY OF ART)
24/7 Valencia: Tell us about your background, education and travels… Dr Ana Mafé García: I studied at a school called Santa María Marianistas in my village of Alboraya- where horchata is made in Valencia. I’ve been well-educated in the Catholic faith. I studied tourism at the official School of Tourism in Madrid and earned my […]
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Food 
31st January 2024 ‘BHARAT’ INDIAN RESTAURANT IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA
EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW WITH INDIAN OWNER NAVDEEP SIDHU On a Saturday night, a couple of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team dined out at this deservedly popular Indian restaurant, right in the heart of the city. It was a mostly Spanish crowd with a pleasant & upbeat atmosphere. The genuine Indian cuisine was most enjoyable and […]
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wines 
25th December 2023 VALENCIA CAVA
Valencia’s Bubbles just right for the festive season! What better way to celebrate with Valencia’s very own Cava? Valencian Cava? Well, yes! A brief history of Cava Historically Cava was a sparkling wine made in Cataluña, the word meaning cave or cellar in which the first wines were stored and made. Josep Raventós (Cordoniu) is […]
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Food 
11th December 2023 ‘TURRÓN’ By Helen Westwater of ‘La Ola Fresca’
Christmas time is not so far away now! Ever wondered how to feed an army? Well, apparently this is how the Moors did it; with the use of energy rich almonds and honey in a form convenient to transport, allowing an instant on-the-move vitality snack and leading to the origin of the Jijona Turrón. Just […]
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Places 
7th December 2023 EXCLUSIVE REPORT ON THE DYNAMIC BARRIO OF BENIMACLET (VALENCIA)
The city of Valencia can be split into sub-divisions or neighbourhoods often known as “barrios”. One of these barrios is called Benimaclet, a name with Arabic origins meaning “sons of Majlad.” This barrio is located to the northeast of Valencia’s city centre. Before 1970, this barrio practiced local sovereignty; therefore Benimaclet was its own town […]
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Places 
27th November 2023 MY RUZAFA (ONE OF VALENCIA’S HIPPEST BARRIOS)
Ruzafa or Russafa (Valenciano) means something similar to “scented garden” in Arabic. The Valencian barrio is known for being an upbeat and progressive area and home to many artists, local families and immigrants. Located on the southern side of the city, historically, it used to be seen as somewhat apart from the centre of action […]
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Music 
1st October 2023 VALENCIA MUSIC… INTERVIEW WITH THE LATE ‘KUAMI MENSAH (1971-2021)
Kuami Mensah was a Valencian based musician with a truly international vision. Originally from Benin, Africa, he settled in Valencia, Spain. He collected a stellar cast of musicians from Valencia and Benin for his ‘Minon M’zon’ album. It is nearly 70 minutes long, with 15 songs and the beautiful booklet has translations in English, Spanish, […]
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Art 
19th June 2023 VALENCIA STREET ART… ‘BARBITURIKILLS’ (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
24/7 Valencia: Tell us about the philosophy and objectives of your art… BARBITURIKILLS: The philosophy of my art can be summed up as revolution, humour and love. My work has a cheerful and fun character. The characters I paint are acidic, kind, loving and adorable. I want visual art for all audiences even if they […]
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food and drink 
21st April 2023 LALOLA 4 EXPERIENCES? 1 TEAM IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT LALOLA 4 EXPERIENCES? LALOLA RESTAURANTE: We are a team that has been in the centre of the city of Valencia for over 20 years. We serve Mediterranean cuisine in our restaurant, with rice and paellas made on-the-spot. It is a special enclave with a relaxing terrace. Located […]
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food and drink 
2nd January 2023 ‘ANITA GIRO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
‘Anita Giro’ will celebrate their 14th anniversary this year. Various members of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team have been popping in for their mostly Mediterranean tapas and tasty dinners, with an international touch, over the years. It’s a liberal mix of clientele, attractive cuisine and it has a rather distinctive buzz too. The name of the […]
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Places 
19th December 2022 THE LEGENDARY ‘LISBOA RESTOBAR’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
24/7 VALENCIA: Tell us about the history and philosophy of Lisboa Restobar… LISBOA RESTOBAR: After seeing a film ‘In the White City’ about Lisbon and visiting the capital of Portugal, the charm and similarity with Valencia in the relationship between cities and the sea was appreciated; hence the definition of our logo, the boat referring […]
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Food 
12th December 2022 TAPAS AT ‘CLANN BAR’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us about your background regarding the world of tapas? Clann Bar: “Valencia has changed a lot. I came to this city over 20 years ago and worked in ‘Tasca Angel’, which was my classic schooling in choosing the right fresh products from the ‘Mercado Central.’ I also learnt how to […]
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Nightlife 
16th September 2022 ’24/7 VALENCIA’ WITH THE LEGENDARY ‘BEZ’ OF HAPPY MONDAYS, BLACK GRAPE & CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER!
‘24/7 Valencia’ interviewed Bez in Valencia in a hotel in the hip barrio of Ruzafa. This was a few hours before the legendary dancer & percussionist and his son played a 4am DJ set at PLAY CLUB, just around the corner. For someone who has been described as a cultural icon and one of the […]
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Popular Festivals 
17th December 2021 VALENCIA CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
The “Todo a un Euro” shops have been stocking tinsel and blow-up Santas for months. Dean Martin is blasting out of the speakers at ‘El Corte Inglés’. It’s 20 degrees outside. It must be Christmas time in Valencia, a time for peace on Earth, goodwill to all men, ‘Christmas do’ Gin and Tonics, big tellies […]
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Food 
9th December 2021 Valencia’s Turrón
#Turrón is the Valencia Community’s great contribution to Christmas in Spain. This year, just like every other year, there will be a little, crunchy bit of Valencia Yuletide cheer on every Spanish Christmas table. The true homelands of turrón are the towns of Alicante and Xixona (Jijona), where the sweet has been made since 1531 […]
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BOOKS 
7th November 2021 VALENCIA BOOKS…’LA BALADA DEL BAR TORINO’ RAFA LAHUERTA YÚFERA
Rafa Lahuerta Yúfera is a Valencian writer, blogger and former member and founder of the Valencia CF supporter’s group Gol Gran. His book “La balada del bar Torino” (in reference to the bar in C/Barcelonina where Valencia C.F. was founded back in 1919) was published to acclaim. It is more than just a book about […]
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Music 
13th August 2021 VALENCIA MUSIC…’REINA ROJA’ HAVE NEW SINGLE OUT!
24/7 Valencia 1. Tell us something about your roots and influences… Reina Roja: We are a mixture of all the music that we have been listening to all of our lives as well as the influences of the musicians that have played with us. If you like what you are listening to, it stays with […]
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Places 
3rd July 2021 ENJOYING ‘BEERS & TRAVELS BAR’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
##‘Beers & Travels Bar’ is set in the heart of the old town and is just a stone’s throw from the legendary Torres de Serranos. At the pub, you will find 24 different drinks on tap, which sometimes includes ‘Elvis Juice’ & ‘PUNK IPA’, ‘Brugse Zot’ & ‘Straffe Hendrik’ & ‘Blue Moon’ & ‘Delirium Tremens’ […]
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Food 
29th June 2021 ‘CAFÉ ARTYSANA’ IN RUZAFA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
##24/7 Valencia: What is your philosophy? Café Artysana: We believe in good coffee, that kind of coffee that makes you take a deep breath when you smell it and that, with the first sip, it already makes you feel better. We believe in good food that is homemade, healthy and tasty, prepared with local and […]
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Sports 
28th May 2021 DAVID BECKHAM “EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW” 24/7 VALENCIA MAGAZINE
>##It’s a long way from Leytonstone, mate. David Beckham arrived in Spain in the summer of 2003. Joining Real Madrid, the self-proclaimed ‘best team in the world’ he arrived with great expectations. Playing alongside galácticos like Ronaldo, Zidane, Figo and Raul he was hoping to learn a useful language, get a bit of a suntan […]
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Sports 
17th February 2021 VALENCIA FOOTBALL….LUIS RUBIALES AT LEVANTE UD (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FROM ARCHIVES)
##Luis Rubiales or “Rubi”to his teammates finally knows what it is to experience football in La Primera at 27 years old and after undergoing various ups and downs in his career. The left-back, who hails from Motril in the province of Granada, feels that the various knock-backs he has suffered have served only to enhance […]
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Music 
13th January 2021 VALENCIA MUSIC! EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MATT BAKER
## 24/7 VALENCIA: 1.Could you tell us something about your background and musical education? I actually started at the age of six with the piano but from the beginning had an idea that this wasn’t the ideal instrument for me. I had asked to play drums and my parents wisely told me to start with […]
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Places 
4th January 2021 CHILLING OUT AT ‘CAFÉ MUSEU’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE
Set in a mellow corner of the historic centre, ‘Café Museu’ can rightfully claim to have a worthy history all of its own. As one of the first bohemian bars of the Barrio del Carmen, it was founded in 1972 as ‘Raco.’ It was a favourite haunt of the local Art students whose college then […]
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wines 
24th December 2020 VALENCIA WINES, VERMUTS AND CAVAS OVER THE HOLIDAYS
IN THIS ARTICLE WE LOOK AT SOME WINES, VERMUT AND CAVA RECOMMENDED FOR XMAS CELEBRATIONS Vermut ‘Secret Thing’ Bodegas Sebiran, DO Utiel-Requena 14.5% ABV. From the Campo Arcis bodega Sebiran. This is a new Vermut, another experiment turned ‘reality’ from Ken Wagener. Described as a ‘German Vermut’ in one newspaper, it uses white, rosado and […]
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Editorial 
8th November 2020 AUTHENTIC RICE DISHES AT ‘YUSO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
##Looking for an authentic Valencian restaurant in the historic centre? Run by Valencian brothers Willy & Jaume, ‘Yuso’ is one of the places that the locals make reservations for regarding a really decent paella. Both branches are a stone’s throw from the famous Torres de Serrano in the historic centre and both serve the same […]
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Places 
4th September 2020 INTERVIEW WITH ‘YOUR ENGLISH TIME’
24/7 VALENCIA: Can you tell us something about ‘Your English Time’? YOUR ENGLISH TIME: We are a language centre that has been operating since October 1991 to date. We have been giving English training courses for the hotel and catering industry since 1997 and Forcem’s English for Business courses from 1977 to 2003 (intersectoral, general […]
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Editorial 
11th August 2020 VALENCIA MUSIC… TONI COTOLI (MEDITERRANEAN GUITARIST)
24/7 VALENCIA: Tell us something about your background and musical education … TONI COTOLI: I was born in Valencia in 1974. At nine years of age I started my musical studies at the ‘Unión de Pescadores del Cabanyal’ Musical Society, where I played the clarinet. At sixteen, I exchanged the clarinet for the guitar, beginning […]
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Editorial 
22nd June 2020 OPEN AGAIN! TAPAS AND VINYL RECORDS AT ‘SPLENDINI BAR i DISCOS’
##‘Splendini Bar i Discos’ is a stone’s throw from the main train station so very central and easy to find. Jordi Belenguer and Jose ‘Mardi’ have a “local” that literally mixes the concept of a BAR & RECORD SHOP. You can enjoy good beers, wines and liqueurs accompanied by the best music on offer with […]
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Art 
13th May 2020 NOW OPEN! TEAS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND MORE! SHOPPING AT ‘D TES MAGATZEM’ IN RUZAFA
>##24/7 Valencia: What is the philosophy behind D TES MAGATZEM? D TES: Our philosophy is to bring to this corner of Valencia one of the largest collections of delicious teas from different parts of the world. Which countries? Especially from mysterious China, exotic India and traditional Japan. We have added a section of teas brought […]
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Editorial 
20th April 2020 Exclusive The Stone Roses Interview (IN VALENCIA)
##It’s been a long, strange trip. ’24/7 Valencia’ magazine’s relationship with The Stone Roses stretches back to 1989, when resident ’24/7 Valencia’ photographer Kaiko witnessed and shot photos at their legendary gig at the Barraca club in Sueca in the Valencia region. Between 2002 and up to the present day, the ’24/7 Valencia’ editor has […]
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Editorial 
20th February 2020 ‘ALMOST GHOSTS’ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH VALENCIA DIRECTOR ANA RAMÓN RUBIO
##24/7 Valencia: Tell us about something about your upbringing and education… Ana Ramón Rubio: I studied in an American school so I always felt very identified & attracted to American culture. We had talent-shows, we did trick-or-treating in Halloween, we celebrated ‘Thanksgiving’ and did all those other things that we usually see in the movies […]
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Art 
18th February 2020 PICASSO EXHIBITION! ‘MODELOS DEL DESEO’ at ‘FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA’ OF VALENCIA UNTIL MARCH 1st 2020
##24/7 Valencia:Could you tell us more about the Picasso exhibition? Fundación Bancaja: “The Picasso exhibition ‘Modelos del deseo’ offers a tour through the late work of the Malaga painter and his entire creative imagination with desire as the motivation for his artistic creativity. The collection of works on display allows visitors to see the models […]
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Editorial 
5th February 2020 ‘SEMILLA HOLISTIC CENTRE’ IN RUZAFA (VALENCIA)
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 1. What are the aims of Centro Semilla? To help you on an inner quest. To give direction back to your life by living more consciously. 2. Can you tell us something more about the courses available? We offer Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, Energetic therapies and much more in both Spanish and English. There […]
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Places 
30th January 2020 FOOD & MOMENTS GROUP AND HARD ROCK CAFE WILL OPEN A NEW “ROCK SHOP” AT THE AVE JOAQUIN SOROLLA STATION (VALENCIA)
The store will house exclusive collectible merchandise of the international brand. Food & Moments Group is expanding in Valencia-Spain with the upcoming opening of an exclusive ‘Hard Rock Cafe’ store at the Joaquin Sorolla AVE train station of Valencia. The new Rock Shop hopes to open before the next Fallas and will offer various collectible […]
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Music 
28th January 2020 RENOWNED ‘LIEDERIST’ AT PALAU DE LES ARTS ON FEB 1st
##Simon Keenlyside dedicates his recital of ‘Les Arts és Lied’ to Schubert and French ‘mélodie.’ – The English baritone, one of the most notable ‘liederists’ of his generation, makes his debut on Saturday at Les Arts accompanied by Caroline Dowdle on the piano. – The seats for this cycle, which houses the Main Hall, range […]
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Editorial 
26th January 2020 OPERA IN VALENCIA WITH ‘ELEKTRA’ AT PALAU DE LES ARTS JANUARY 2020
##Palau de les Arts of Valencia presents ‘Elektra’ by Strauss. – Marc Albrecht, on the podium, and Robert Carsen, in the staging, are the great operatic bet of Les Arts for 2020. – Soprano Iréne Theorin, one of the great divas of opera, makes her debut in the Arts Centre with the leading role. The […]
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Music 
23rd January 2020 LIVE FUSION MUSIC WITH ‘PUENTES’ AT CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ JANUARY 25th
##Carolina Araoz presents ‘Puentes’ in Valencia this Saturday, January 25th at 21h at ‘Café Mercedes Jazz’ in the dynamic barrio of Ruzafa. The show includes songs that fuse Peruvian, Latin and flamenco traditions with jazz and pop. The composers and musicians are Carolina Araoz on vocals and saxophone, Eve Matin on harp, Ricardo Osorno on […]
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Music 
23rd January 2020 PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE SHOW AT ‘LA RAMBLETA’ OF VALENCIA ON JAN 24th
##Pink Floyd’s timeless music shouldn’t die with the original group. That’s the premise on which ‘Pink Tones’ create their live show. With more than 14 years of experience, Pink Tones offers a show that will not leave the spectator indifferent, and will transport you to that special universe that Pink Floyd created in their music […]
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Art 
18th January 2020 ARTIST SHEELA GOWDA EXHIBITION ‘REMAINS’ IN SPAIN AT ‘BOMBAS GENS’
##’Bombas Gens’ presents Sheela Gowda’s first solo exhibition in Spain. The project implies a departure from previous exhibitions at the Fundació Per Amor a l’Art, as it includes large-scale sculptural installations made of materials such as human hair, thread, cow dung and tar drums. The Fundació Per Amor a L’Art (FPAA) presents at the Bombas […]
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Editorial 
9th January 2020 THE AWARD-WINNING CHEF WHO MADE HIS NAME IN THE VALENCIA REGION OPENS A NEW VENTURE IN MADRID…
##Quique Dacosta, chef and winner of three Michelin stars, will be the culinary manager at the new Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, which opens its doors this summer. After the greatest restoration in this emblematic hotel’s 110 years of history, the luxury multi-national hotel is entrusting the creation and direction of its culinary department to one […]
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Editorial 
29th December 2019 CHARITY CONCERT IN VALENCIA (Concierto del Centenario – I Gala de Campeones)
##FIRST GALA CONCERT OF CHAMPIONS AT CHRISTMAS * Half a thousand Valencianistas gathered in Kinepolis to enjoy the ‘Gala of Champions’ * Organised by the Footballers’ Association, Valencia CF and produced by Symphony Productions, the profits will go to the Silla Football School The 1st Champions Gala organised by the Valencia CF Footballers Association together […]
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Editorial 
28th December 2019 QUIROPRACTICO VALENCIA
##Dear Friend: You’ve tried everything. You sleep with pillows under your legs…tried punishing therapy…you are half-conscious from taking pain pills all day…you’ve even tried painful injections that gave you only temporary relief at best…and maybe your doctors are now even telling you that you may need surgery because nothing else has worked. Back pain can […]
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Art 
22nd December 2019 ART IN VALENCIA AT IVAM… ‘A BARBARIAN IN EUROPE’ JEAN DUBUFFET
##24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us more about the exhibition? IVAM: “The show, curated by Baptiste Brun, comprises a meticulous selection of about two hundred works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings, together with many documents and objects, with which we are able to offer the public an approach to the work of Jean Dubuffet […]
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Places 
21st December 2019 MAR D’AMURA OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
The ‘24/7 Valencia’ team have had some memorable nights of delicious dining & superb live music at ‘Mar d’Amura’ since it opened. This place has quality written all over it and attracts an appreciative crowd and is refreshingly integrated with the district. Set in the heart of the Cabanyal district, it is run by Maria […]
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Editorial 
20th December 2019 DIEGO EL CIGALA PLAYS VALENCIA ON DECEMBER 21 AT PALAU DE LES ARTS
##Diego El Cigala is one of the most representative figures of the new trends that flamenco has experienced in the last twenty years. The Madrid artist’s desire to fuse flamenco singing with a diversity of genres and styles has earned him recognition from Grammy awards and the merit of reaching new audiences beyond Spain, especially […]
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markets 
20th November 2024 ‘MERCADO DE COLÓN’ ORGANISES A SOLIDARITY WEEKEND WITH 6,000 TOAST, TAPAS AND 1,000 RATIONS OF HAM, TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE DANA AFFECTED
The Asociación de Comerciantes del Mercado de Colón, Cortadores Solidarios Siempre Unidos and the Asociación de Elaboradores de Cava de Requena are asking Valencians to come out this weekend to raise as much money as possible. Valencia, 20 November 2024. The Mercado de Colón has programmed a series of special events to be held on […]
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Music 
20th November 2024 LIVE MUSIC AT ‘BLACK NOTE CLUB’ VALENCIA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
24/7 VALENCIA: What is the history of Black Note Club? BLACK NOTE CLUB: “Black Note Club opened its doors in 1993, which is over 30 years ago! From the beginning, we have been committed to quality music and also the promotion of emerging musicians. The more than 4000 concerts that we have held is proof […]
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Art 
20th November 2024 THE ‘MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS’ OPENS IN VALENCIA!
The Museum of Illusions, the largest chain of private museums in the world, has announced its third location in Spain, this time in Valencia. The official opening of this new space will take place next week on Thursday (28 November) on Calle Guillem de Castro (13), a stone’s throw from Plaza San Agustín. Valencia thus […]
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Sports 
19th November 2024 FORMER VCF STAR & PROMISING COACH ‘CURRO TORRES’ WINS THE DOUBLE IN ESTONIA… (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
Former Spanish international Curro Torres was part of the legendary Valencia CF team that won 2 ‘Ligas’ and the UEFA cup with Rafa Benítez making his mark as a then youngish manager in his mid-forties. Indeed, UEFA ranked Valencia CF as ‘best team in the world’ in 2004. Now, Curro Torres is in his mid-forties […]
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Music 
18th November 2024 3 X GRAMMY-AWARD WINNER ‘FANTASTIC NEGRITO’ PLAYS ‘16 TONELADAS’ ON 21 NOVEMBER!
Born Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, by now much has been said about Fantastic Negrito’s unique story: his early years growing up in an orthodox Muslim household, the failed major label deal that took him out of the music industry altogether, the near-fatal car accident that permanently damaged his guitar-playing hand, as well as the remarkable arc […]
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Art 
18th November 2024 ‘INK AGAINST HITLER’ AT MuVIM (MARIO ARMENGOL, CARICATURIST IN WORLD WAR II)
The Catalan Mario Armengol Torrella was the only Spanish artist to work so prolifically for British and Allied propaganda during the Second World War. He did so in a versatile and extremely modern style, which was a forerunner of today’s comics. His work continues to challenge us on a far-reaching question: how can a visionary […]
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Music 
17th November 2024 ‘THE GODFATHERS’ PLAYED ‘16 TONELADAS’ (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT)
1980s Britrockers ‘The Godfathers’ thrashed the crowd into a dance-floor frenzy last Thursday at ‘16 Toneladas’. Playing their charting 1988 LP ‘Birth, School, Work, Death’ in its entirety along with other favourites made for a really fun night. There was no empty filler or wavering lulls. A tight, high energy, guitar-driven sonic wave revved fans […]
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environment 
16th November 2024 VALENCIA’S DANA: A CLIMATIC AND POLITICAL CATASTROPHE (OPINION PIECE BY A VALENCIAN)
As the weeks pass since the date that will never be erased from the memory of the Valencian people—October 29, 2024—we see roads, streets, and the ground floors of buildings reemerge as the mud is cleared away. A disaster that has shaken the entire world because, unfortunately, it is likely the beginning of a new […]
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environment 
16th November 2024 ‘MÙSICA PEL CLIMA’ (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT ‘MÙSICA PEL CLIMA’? MÚSICA PEL CLIMA: The cultural and environmental platform Música pel Clima has worked to use the transformative power of music as a tool for change and environmental awareness. Our solar stage has become a symbol of ecological activism, offering concerts powered by clean, renewable […]
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Music 
15th November 2024 WITH A NEW ALBUM ‘CIUDAD DORMIDA’… ‘ALBERTO MONTERO’ PLAYS ‘SALA RUSSAFA’ ON 30 NOVEMBER!
The Valencian musician Alberto Montero releases his seventh album (‘Ciudad dormida’ ) through BCore records. It is a journey through the streets of his subconscious in search of understanding the mystery of life and the creative process too. Returning to the path of intimate and emotional singer-songwriter folk music, Alberto Montero presents to us a songbook […]
