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28th February 2022 THE CELEBRATION OF ‘LAS FALLAS’ IN VALENCIA HAS BEGUN!
#The atmosphere of ‘La Crida’ 2022 On Sunday (27th of February) was great. The streets of Valencia were full of cheer, laughter, and singing to the sound of the multiple orchestras marching. The historic centre was filled with crowds dancing with a bottle of “Fanta Limón” in one hand and the Valencian flag in the […]
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19th February 2022 VALENCIA LIVE MUSIC….’MAR i JAZZ’ FESTIVAL COMING TO CABANYAL IN 2022
#After two years of suspension during the pandemic, the fourth ‘Mar i Jazz’ festival returns to Valencia this summer, bringing music, culture, leisure and gastronomy for all ages. Located in the charming old fisherman’s barrio Cabanyal, the jazz festival will be held on June 10, 11 and 12. In addition to concerts, the festival will […]
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9th February 2022 ‘San Blas’ was a Blast!
#Here are my highlights from Ruzafa’s San Blas market held every first week of February in Valencia. The annual market cannot be missed with the rows of stalls, lights that illuminate the streets, and the smell of wonderful food pulling you in! I began my experience at the church of San Valero where I followed […]
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4th February 2022 ’24/7 VALENCIA’ FALLAS ‘MASCLETÀ’ TIMETABLE 2022
#CORDÀ Saturday 26 February. 21.30 h. Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Con la colaboración de los Tiradores de Paterna MASCLETÀ Sunday, 27 February. 14 h. Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Pirotecnia Mediterráneo Tuesday, 1 March. 14 h. Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Pirotecnia Peñarroja Wednesday, 2 March. 14 h. Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Pirotecnia Dragón Thursday, 3 March. 14 h. Plaza del […]
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2nd February 2022 ‘SAN BLAS MARKET’ IN RUZAFA ON FEBRUARY 4TH -6TH (VALENCIA)
#Struggling for plans this weekend? Say no more! This coming weekend, between the 4th and 6th of February, the San Blas market will be filling the streets of the Ruzafa. This is one of the hippest barrios of Valencia but it still visibly maintains its traditions of the past. ‘San Blas’ is the patron saint […]
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20th December 2021 12 days of Valencia Christmas
Many expats will be heading home for Christmas. The call of the family party, the industrially-boiled vegetables and the soporific splendour of Christmas TV and too much port is far too strong. “The atmosphere is not the same here, they just don’t know how to do Christmas in Valencia” they’ll tell you. But things are […]
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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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15th December 2021 ‘CHRISTMAS DREAMS’ SHOW FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES IN RUZAFA (VALENCIA) (DECEMBER 23rd)
#Fizzy and Whizzy are two elves from The North Pole and they are preparing everything for Christmas and YOU are all invited to come and help! Created and Performed by Theatre85 (www.theatre85.com) this show in English is designed for children aged 4 to 12 but all the family are welcome to come and join in […]
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19th October 2021 EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ REPORT FROM BENIMACLET ‘CONFUSIÓN FESTIVAL’ 2021
#Over the past weekend, the 8th edition of ConFusión Festival was enjoyed by many. Fresh and revitalised after last year’s largely online display due to the pandemic, ConFusión 2021 was back in style, boasting an impressive range of events spread throughout the unique Valencian barrio of Benimaclet. This year, the organisers of the event created […]
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15th October 2021 Benimaclet ConFusion Festival (October 16 & 17)
#Searching for something to do this weekend? Look no further than Benimaclet’s ConFusión Festival! With exhibitions ranging from music, film, dance, art, and all things creative, ConFusión is an opportunity to get involved with the local community and celebrate life. The variety of events held at the festival are guaranteed to surprise and engage audiences. […]
