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19th December 2024 ‘CASINO DE AGRICULTURA’ MOBILIZES COMMUNITY SPIRIT
In a heartfelt demonstration of solidarity, Valencia’s Casino de Agricultura has raised €29,650 to support victims of Dana. The funds, collected through a series of engaging community events, will be distributed by Cáritas Diocesana and Solidaridad sobre Ruedas to help families recover from the October 29 tragedy. Over the past 20 days, the Casino organized […]
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charity 
19th December 2024 ‘CASA DE CARIDAD’…A BEACON OF COMPASSION IN VALENCIA
For over 118 years, the ‘Asociación Valenciana de Caridad’ (A.V.C.) has been a cornerstone of Valencia’s commitment to supporting its most vulnerable citizens. Established in 1906 by the visionary, Mayor José Sanchis Bergón, the A.V.C. was born out of a profound sense of duty to uplift the city’s struggling poor. Their mission is to provide […]
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Places 
18th December 2024 A DAY IN VALENCIA’S HISTORIC CENTRE
Valencia’s Historic Centre is a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and modern life. A recent visit to some of its key landmarks and hidden gems reveals a captivating blend of the old and the new. Pictured here, ‘Las Torres de Serranos’ are the towers that form an emblematic gateway to the old town of Valencia. […]
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Places 
17th December 2024 DISCOVERING THE CHARM OF RUZAFA (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT)
Ruzafa, one of Valencia’s liveliest neighbourhoods, offers a unique mix of culture, shopping, and leisure. My visit began at the ‘Mercat de Russafa’, a bustling market brimming with fresh produce, local delicacies, and a distinct blend of aromas from the variety of goods on display—a true hub of activity and flavour. At Ubik Café, I […]
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Places 
26th November 2024 ‘CAFÉ DE LAS HORAS’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA (NEW & EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
The team at ‘24/7 Valencia’ stepped into the wonderful Café de las Horas just off Plaza de la Virgen in the heart of Valencia to speak with owner Marc, to discuss the history of the café bar and the evolution the bar has lived through over the last 30 years. He also told us about […]
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Places 
21st October 2024 ‘JARDÍN DEL TURIA’ OF VALENCIA (SPAIN’S LONGEST URBAN GARDEN)
Paloma Ceballos (https://tuguiaenvalencia.com/) refers to the ‘Jardín del Turia’ as a river (rio in Spanish), which used to cross through the city. The river that is now a garden was diverted south of the city, in 1957, because of the big flood. “When we go to the Gardens, we start in the city centre to […]
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Places 
8th September 2024 SEEKING OUT ‘RUZAFA’ IN VALENCIA
If Paris was once your heart’s desire, Ruzafa is your destination. Russafa’s ambience serves up comparable culture, art and history … right here at home. It’s not only profoundly artsy. It’s chic. Vibrant. Cosmopolitan. Eclectic by day, and electric by night. Most of all, it is Valencian! This thriving-and-jiving urban barrio is located on the […]
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Places 
3rd September 2024 BOTANICAL GARDEN OF VALENCIA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
24/7 Valencia: Please describe the Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia… JARDÍ BOTÀNIC: “The Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia is a living museum located in the historical centre of the city which is open to the public and aims to let people connect with the plant world by fostering its study, teaching, […]
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Health 
3rd September 2024 LOSING WEIGHT (DR SILVINA CIBERTI CLINIC)
24/7 VALENCIA: Good morning, Dr. Silvina. We would like to ask you about being overweight and obesity. Do you also deal with these issues at your clinic? DR SILVINA: Yes, being overweight and obesity have long since become a worldwide problem, with worrying figures even in children, with the long-term implications that this implies. And […]
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Places 
29th August 2024 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA ( RESTAURANTS, CHILL OUT, CLUBS, MUSEUMS)
Founded by the Romans in the year 138 BC, under Visigoth control in 476 AD, and rebuilt under Moorish rule in 714 AD; Valencia has an incredibly long and tumultuous history. There are few places where this history is more visible than in the Barrio del Carmen, located in the historic centre of Valencia. The […]
