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17th March 2024 SERENITY IN ‘SALER’
The Saler area of the Valencia Community is often associated with the renowned Albufera National Park. However, my recent trip to the region uncovered a different, equally captivating allure. Spanning approximately 21,120 hectares, La Albufera National Park stands as a serene sanctuary celebrated for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. At its core lies the […]
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8th March 2024 ENJOYING COFFEE AND MORE AT ‘CASA RAIZ’
Rise and shine Valencia! The aroma of new speciality coffees creeps out of the doors of ‘Casa Raiz’ onto the street, carrying you into the new coffee shop that has just opened in Ruzafa. Once the first coffee has been drunk, Casa Raiz sets itself up as a place for meeting new people, winding down […]
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6th March 2024 VISITING MONTANEJOS
Just a mere 1 hour and 15 minutes’ drive from the vibrant city of Valencia lies the enchanting village of Montanejos, nestled amidst the picturesque scenery of the Sierra de Espadan Natural Park. Montanejos is celebrated for its iconic thermal river, ‘Los Estrechos’, boasting waters that maintain a constant temperature of 25ºC throughout the year. […]
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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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12th January 2024 UBIK CAFÉ IN RUZAFA (VALENCIA)
UBIK Café is a place that wears many hats, each as pleasing as the other. In the hip Ruzafa barrio, customers can come sit at the worn, mismatched wooden tables under book-lined walls and find a bar, a restaurant, a café, a bookshop, an event venue, or just all-in-all a cosy meeting place. This distinctive […]
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11th January 2024 THE CASINO DE AGRICULTURA KICKS OFF 2024 WITH THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE EL TRÉBOL GASTRONOMIC CLUB & THE FERRIS CONFERENCE
El Trébol Gastronomic Club celebrates its first anniversary and presents a donation to FEDER (Spanish Federation for Rare Diseases). This is how the year has started today for the Casino de Agricultura, which, after the great feast of the Three Kings, is now back to normality in its calendar, which is full of projects! They […]
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21st December 2023 THE LEGENDARY ‘CAFÉ DE LAS HORAS’ (EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW)
Located next to the Plaza de la Virgen, Café de las Horas has sat proudly for 31 years as a place where people go to forget their present day worries and step into an elegant, neo-baroque fantasy where anyone and everyone is welcome. Inside you will find a mix of classic and baroque pieces from […]
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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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30th November 2023 ‘LA MARINA DE VALÈNCIA’ PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT
Within this million square metre haven, the iconic ‘Veles e Vents’ stands out as a cultural beacon hosting exhibitions and art events. A little bit further along, you can see people dancing in a festival at an indie rock music event. Under the sun, people enjoy various activities while strolling, jogging, skating, and having a […]
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28th November 2023 ROME OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE WAY OF THE HOLY GRAIL: A HISTORIC PILGRIMAGE BY ALEJANDRA GONZÁLEZ
Alejandra González is the first pilgrim to enjoy a few magnificent days in the eternal city by walking the ‘Way of the Holy Grail’ with the Pilgrimage Credential. Rome, November 2023. Just a few weeks ago, the majestic city of Rome became the epicentre of a historic and distictive pilgrimage carried out by Alejandra González […]
