• History
    FOOD, LANGUAGE AND ARCHITECTURE: THE REMNANTS OF MUSLIM VALENCIA

    Amidst the office blocks, stadiums and beach bars of Valencia, the legacy of Al-Andalus lives on. Valencia, one of Spain’s oldest cities, has been washed over by the tides of history, and each successive wave of empires and religions have all left their mark in its walls. The city surrendered to the Berber and Arab […]

  • Places
    ‘RADIO CITY’ … EXCLUSIVE REPORT!

    “If Radio City’s walls could speak, they would say: life is wonderful”. This legendary bar and live music venue is located in the heart of the old town of Valencia. It is known for its vintage vibe, luscious cocktails, and rhythmic music. From flamenco dancing to jazz and reggae nights, Radio City keeps the citizens […]

  • Places
    ‘VALENCIA’S TURIA GARDEN: A GREEN MASTERPIECE FORGED BY RESILIENCE’

    Today, the Turia Garden—Jardín del Turia—stands as a green artery weaving through the urban expanse, a sanctuary born of tragedy that has become a hallmark of sustainable urban design. Once a riverbed marred by calamity, this 10-kilometre urban park now flourishes as one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic green spaces. Its transformation reflects the […]

  • Popular Festivals
    EASTER SUNDAY PROCESSION (EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT)

    The Cabanyal-Canyamelar barrio in Valencia, Spain, comes alive each Easter Sunday with the vibrant and deeply rooted tradition of the Semana Santa Marinera (Maritime Holy Week). This celebration, dating back to the 15th century, reflects the area’s seafaring heritage and is recognized as a Festivity of National Tourist Interest. A Visual Journey Through the Resurrection […]

  • food and drink
    ‘MANGLANO’ – A GOURMET TRADITION IN VALENCIA SINCE 1945

    Located in the elegant surroundings of the Mercado de Colón, Manglano is one of Valencia’s most iconic gourmet food establishments. Founded in 1945, this family business has been lovingly managed by three generations of the Manglano family, evolving from a small charcutería into a respected reference for fine gastronomic products in the city. A Historic […]

  • Popular Festivals
    SEMANA SANTA MARINERA (VALENCIA)

    “Walking through Valencia this week, you may catch a sight that might cause you to look again. Donned in what’s known as a ‘capirote’, the pointed hood bears a striking resemblance to the KKK. The capirote predates the 20th Century and is worn by penitents during the Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Spain in order […]

  • Popular Festivals
    VALENCIA AT EASTER (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)

    In a city whose most iconic ‘Fallas’ festival involves building hundreds of expensive and intricate sculptures, only to burn them all down simultaneously, it’s not surprising that even Easter celebrations are a little bit different in Valencia. Easter’s Semana Santa or ‘Holy Week’ is celebrated across Spain as a sombre occasion where cofradias or ‘brotherhoods’ […]

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