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13th June 2026 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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Places 
12th June 2026 Port Saplaya (exclusive report)
About 5km away from the main beaches of Valencia, Port Saplaya has rightly earnt its nickname “Little Venice”. The picturesque harbour features unique, pastel-coloured holiday homes built a stone’s throw away from the sea. Port Saplaya has two beaches, separated by the entrance to the port. The walk along the marina is pleasant and a […]
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Places 
11th June 2026 THE SOUND OF VALENCIA: WALKING THROUGH CENTURIES IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE
The bells of El Micalet do not announce themselves politely. They arrive suddenly, cutting through whatever is happening below, and for a moment everything feels as if it pauses to listen. They have carried that presence for centuries, sounding over a city that has never stopped changing around them. Long before cafes filled the plazas […]
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Places 
11th June 2026 A CITADEL OVER THE SURF: A DAY TRIP TO PEÑÍSCOLA AND ITS TEMPLAR LEGACY
To understand the geographic drama of the Costa Azahar, one must look toward the horizon where the land makes a final, defiant stand against the Mediterranean. Here, perched on a rocky tombolo that was once an island during high tide, sits the Castillo de Peñíscola. Often referred to as the “Gibraltar of Valencia,” this fortress […]
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Music 
10th June 2026 ‘DOUDOU NGANGA’ PLAYS RADIO CITY ON 12 JUNE!
Doudou Nganga is a multifaceted Hispanic-Congolese musician and artist residing in Valencia, Spain. Having earned a degree in Fine Arts in Kinshasa, he arrived in Spain in 2003 on a postgraduate scholarship for the University of Valencia. Since then, he has focused his career on spreading African culture through music, dance, and painting, fusing his […]
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Music 
9th June 2026 EVENT REPORT — THE HOT NOTES: ‘NOLA JAZZ SESSIONS’ AT ‘CA REVOLTA’
On a warm Monday evening in the centre of Valencia, the narrow street of Carrer de Santa Teresa filled with the unmistakable sound of a brass-heavy brass band swinging through the classics of 1920s New Orleans. The weekly NOLA Jazz Sessions are now hosted at Ca Revolta in the Ciutat Vella neighbourhood that brings the […]
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Places 
9th June 2026 THE EASIEST WEEKEND ESCAPE: ALICANTE
The train from Valencia to Alicante feels almost too easy for what you get at the other end. In just a little over two hours, the wide, breezy coastal energy of Valencia gradually shifts into something smaller, warmer, and easygoing. By the time you arrive in Alicante, everything already feels close together: the castle rising […]
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Art 
9th June 2026 STREET LEVEL EXPRESSION: VALENCIA’S VIBRANT URBAN ART SCENE WELCOMES YEKO YEKILL AND AKUMA
Valencia has long been recognized as one of Europe’s premier capitals for street art. From the winding, sun-bleached alleys of El Carmen to the industrial walls of Benimaclet, the city functions as a massive, open-air gallery where contemporary muralists rewrite the rules of public space. Capturing this raw, fast-evolving energy is an upcoming joint exhibition […]
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Popular Festivals 
8th June 2026 VALENCIA’S CORPUS CHRISTI: A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF TRADITION
The “Festa Grossa”: A Soulful Awakening Walking through the ancient streets of Valencia during this particular Corpus Christi, I felt as though I had stepped across the threshold of time. This was no ordinary year; the city was celebrating its 700th anniversary of this magnificent event. Known locally as the Festa Grossa, this is one […]
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Music 
6th June 2026 Peter Holsapple (The dB’s) at ‘La Batisfera’ on June 8th
Peter Holsapple, also a member of The dB’s, will perform at ‘La Batisfera’ on Monday, June 8th. This is the same Peter Holsapple who joined R.E.M. in their final stage during the Green tour, and participated as a guitarist, bassist and keyboardist on the platinum album ‘Out of Time’. Peter will play alongside writer, archivist […]
