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BOOKS 
27th February 2024 NEW BOOK ‘PAELLA LOVERS’ (IN ENGLISH) BY CHEF DAVID MONTERO
Paella is known the world over as one of Spain’s most popular dishes. Originating from Valencia it emerged, like a lot of the best foods, as a worker’s favourite that was traditionally cooked over an open fire. The beauty of paella lies in it being a dish that is flexible, one in which the cook […]
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Places 
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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Music 
23rd February 2024 15 CONCERTS IN 2 DAYS IN VALENCIA: ‘MUV! 24’ OFFERS A COASTAL WEEKEND ESCAPE!
On February 23rd and 24th, 2024, Valencia’s urban music scene is set to erupt with the arrival of MUV!24, promising a weekend filled with rhythm, melody, and community spirit. The event, which boasts an impressive lineup of concerts and activities, aims to celebrate the diversity of musical genres while providing a platform for both established […]
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what's on 
22nd February 2024 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN VALENCIA?
Can you feel it in the air? It’s getting warmer and it’s not from the burning puppets soon to be gracing Valencia’s streets. Eager travellers to the Cabanyal are tentatively dipping their toes into the water, some able to show their mirth by jumping in, others face the shameful walk back to the beach. This […]
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Music 
20th February 2024 VIOLINIST VASKO VASSILEV PLAYS ‘FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA’ ON 23 FEBRUARY!
La Fundación Bancaja is set to host an extraordinary musical event featuring Bulgarian violinist Vasko Vassilev in his captivating show, “Acoustic”. Scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2024, this performance promises an evening of unparalleled musical fusion at the auditorium in Valencia. Accompanied by an ensemble of exceptionally talented musicians, including guitarist Carlos Llave, percussionist Juan […]
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Music 
19th February 2024 ‘LONDON AFROBEAT COLLECTIVE’ PLAY ’16 TONELADAS’ ON 21 FEBRUARY!
London Afrobeat Collective is a band that, although named after the London capital, creates music that transcends borders and includes members from several African countries. Their music has a unique, global sound that can be heard in the large number of concerts they perform, in addition to their albums. Their first album, produced by Sonny […]
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Sports 
17th February 2024 TRIUMPHS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED IN THE I LONG DISTANCE SEA ROWING REGATTA HELD IN VALENCIA
The weather conditions granted a respite last Sunday in Valencia and allowed the I Long Distance Sea Rowing Regatta of the year to take place. All teams were able to row on the waters of Valencia, in front of the popular Pinedo Beach. The host club, Real Club Náutico Valencia, made a tremendous effort to […]
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History 
17th February 2024 NEWLY UNCOVERED DOCUMENTS ILLUMINATE THE COURAGEOUS SAGA OF SABINA SUEY AND THE HOLY GRAIL OF VALENCIA
A groundbreaking discovery in Valencia sheds new light on Sabina Suey’s heroic efforts during the Spanish Civil War to safeguard the Holy Grail of the Valencia Cathedral. Recently uncovered documents, studied by Dr. Ana Mafé García, provide insights into Suey’s resilience amidst the chaos of war. Sabina, marginalised by traditional historiography, orchestrated the relocation of […]
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Music 
17th February 2024 AN EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC AT ‘CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ’
As the rain fell on the heart of Valencia’s trendy Ruzafa neighbourhood, the audience took their seats at the ‘Café Mercedes Jazz’, a classy jazz joint hosting an intimate evening of tango sung by Analía Bueti and Juan Cuacci on the piano. Personified by the very danceable 4/4 and 2/4 time signatures, tango, a genre […]
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food and drink 
16th February 2024 MACARFI GUIDE REPORT RECOMMENDS RESTAURANTS IN VALENCIA
The Macarfi restaurant guide has announced the restaurants that have made their way into their 2024 guide. Since 2015, in an evaluation of 3500 restaurants, the Macarfi Guide has aimed to show some of the best food Spain has to offer in what is to be its 9th edition judged by over 2000 experts. The award […]
