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    TASTING TAPAS AT TASCA EL BOTIJO

    Located in the historic centre of Valencia in barrio El Carmen, ‘Tasca El Botijo’ is a charming little tapas spot with the most welcoming staff a customer could hope for! Our waiter oozes enthusiasm and warmth, taking time to talk with the bar-goers as they enjoy the delicious tapas and drinks served here. He brings […]

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    STRAWBERRY EXPLOSION! By Helen Westwater ‘La Ola Fresca’

    Strawberries are hard to beat! Heart-shaped and juicy, they have also been scientifically proven to reduce the risk of a heart attack through their high content of flavonoids (antioxidants) and are rich in potassium, the mineral that helps to regulate fluids and blood pressure. Try them with a splash of balsamic vinegar, black pepper, rocket […]

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    THE EMBLEMATIC ‘MERCADO CENTRAL’ OF VALENCIA

    Valencia’s Central Market is one of the largest markets in Europe! Perched high above the ornate iron and glass dome, it’s feet resting on a golden ball, is the Cotorra del Mercat, the big green parrot that is the symbol of the Mercado Central in Valencia. Cotorra means parrot in Spanish, but it also means […]

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    COOKING CLASS WITH ‘MY FIRST PAELLA’

    There are three important tips to consider when making paella. Did I know what they are before my adventure today? Absolutely not. But the chefs at ‘My First Paella’ were willing to show me. Our group met outside Ruzafa market, hungry to cook one of the two traditional rice dishes of the day: paella con […]

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    ‘SORBITO DIVINO’

    Hidden away in a quiet corner of the  historic centre of Valencia, you will find  another wining & dining spot that has our stamp of approval. ‘Sorbito Divino’ is a very well-established restaurant with a cosy interior and a spacious terrace, illuminated with candlelight. When entering the venue, your gaze is drawn to the glass […]

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    EATING PAELLA AT ‘YUSO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA

    If paella is your dish of choice, ‘Restaurante Yuso’ is the place to be. Serving a wide variety of paellas – the traditional Spanish dish born in Valencia – Yuso has a selection of menus for weekends, evenings and lunch. With two branches, located on Calle Cruz and Plaza Carmen, you can enjoy authentic paella […]

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    ’24/7 VALENCIA’ RECIPE FOR ‘CHILLI MUSSELS – ZUPPE DI COZZE’

    In the old riverbed of Valencia (Turia Gardens) in the ‘Festival de las Naciones’ I was happily sitting in the sun, sipping margaritas in the Mexican tent with friends, when I noticed the Aussie camp. Bounding over there, what did I find: Kangaroo sandwiches, Buffalo burgers and FOSTERS! I got a great giggle out of […]

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    MI MEDIA NARANJA: THE HISTORY OF VALENCIA AND ITS ORANGES!

    For many visitors to Valencia, one of the things that the city is most famed for are its oranges. Crowned the orange capital of Europe, Valencian oranges are thought of as some of the best – sweet, tangy, and not too bitter. ‘Mi media naranja’, translated to ‘my half orange’, has now come to signify […]

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