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shopping 
9th February 2024 ‘SAN SARU’ OPENS IN VALENCIA!
The second ‘San Saru’ jewellery boutique has opened in Spain, this time gracing the vibrant streets of Valencia. This milestone follows the successful launch of their inaugural physical store in Barcelona, marking a profound shift after eight years of thriving online presence. Co-founded by Carolina Álvarez and Borja Pundik, San Saru crafts each piece with […]
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music and dance 
9th February 2024 AN EVENING OF LIVE FLAMENCO AT ‘CAFÉ DEL DUENDE’
Situated in the pleasant ‘El Botánico’ neighbourhood near the historic centre, ‘Café del Duende’ stands out as a cherished gem, offering an intimate and authentic space where the essence of flamenco comes to life. Revered throughout Valencia, the establishment beckons both locals and travellers to immerse themselves in the vibrant rhythms and soul-stirring melodies of […]
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Art 
8th February 2024 ‘LLORENÇ BARBER’ ART EXHIBITION AT IVAM UNTIL JUNE 2024
The Valencian born artist Llorenç Barber opens a new exhibition today at the IVAM. Considered to be one of Spain’s most important sound artists and creator of the ‘Plurifocal concert’, Barber’s work has concentrated on picking sounds from the everyday walks of life and concentrating it into something that allows the listener to experience it […]
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Nightlife 
8th February 2024 ‘FIRST BRAVES’…SPEED DATING & COCKTAILS AT ‘LA GRAMOLA’
Brava returns with the second edition of ‘First Braves’, this time introducing a special speed dating event for singles at ‘La Gramola’. Following the success of the initial edition, Brava continues its mission to support single individuals alongside its regular activities. The upcoming event, scheduled for Monday, February 19th, from 7:00 p.m. shifts to a […]
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Places 
7th February 2024 SAINT MARTIN’S URBAN IRISH PUB
ENJOY LIVE SPORTS ON VARIOUS BIG SCREEN TELEVISIONS…IN AN AUTHENTIC SPORTS-LOVING ATMOSPHERE! Get to know a different type of pub right in the centre of Valencia! You can enjoy international beers…including ‘Guinness’, ‘Murphy’s’ and ‘Palauner’ and many types of cocktails with snacks to accompany your drinks. There’s an appealing international vibe, which combines an Irish […]
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Food 
7th February 2024 EATING PAELLA AT ‘YUSO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
If paella is your dish of choice, ‘Restaurante Yuso’ is a good 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 […]
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Food 
6th February 2024 SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY MENU AT ‘KUZINA’
There are many mysteries regarding the origins of ‘Saint Valentine’s Day’. Some say it originated from the Roman era with ‘Lupercalia’, a pagan fertility celebration from Ancient Rome which took place in the middle of February. This involved men stripping naked to sacrifice a goat and a dog, with the younger men taking strips off […]
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Food 
4th February 2024 DINING AT ‘HOTARU RESTAURANTE’
Saint Valentine’s Day varies in its celebration across different cultures. Here in Valencia, some similar celebrations even take place on October 9th, where Valencians traditionally exchange marzipan wrapped in a handkerchief. The recipient of the gift must keep the handkerchief in which the marzipan is wrapped as a token of their enduring love and the […]
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Music 
4th February 2024 A NIGHT OF FLAMENCO AT CAFÉ DEL DUENDE
There is an immediate hush when the guitarist and singer step onto the stage, as strings of lights illuminate the name Café del Duende. We are all here for the same thing: to experience one of the most authentic flamenco shows in Valencia. The smell of incense hangs in the warm air, and a single […]
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Art 
3rd February 2024 INMA PALMERO BRINGS HER MESSAGES TO ‘LAS CERVEZAS DEL MERCADO’ (MERCADO DE COLÓN)
Inma Palmero, the esteemed Valencian artist, has transformed ‘Las Cervezas del Mercado’ into a vibrant canvas of “Messages,” filling the space with her hand-finished digital art in mixed technique. Her works draw inspiration from great universal masterpieces and minds, channelling profound messages that resonate globally. Through pieces like “War Over,” Palmero delves into the aftermath […]
