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tourism 
24th August 2025 THE WAY OF THE HOLY GRAIL ACHIEVES AN “EXCELLENT” RATING AND IS PREPARING FOR EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION
Dr. Ana Mafé García, a world reference in the protohistory of the Holy Grail, leads the scientific consolidation of ‘The Way of Holy Grail’. ‘The International Association of the Cultural Itinerary of the Way of the Holy Grail in Europe’[1] has taken an historic step in its aspiration to obtain official recognition from the Council […]
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Food 
23rd August 2025 ¡BARBACOA! (24/7 VALENCIA)
The days are long, the balmy nights are here, I love Valencia! Sitting outside in the warm evenings, relishing little plates of food and sipping cool red wine. It is a food and drink lover’s paradise, as though the whole country were made purely for the pursuit of epicurean pleasure: eating, drinking, and spending time […]
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Places 
23rd August 2025 THE ‘CALLE COLÓN’ AREA…CENTRE OF VALENCIA’S UPMARKET SCENE!
Located in the ‘Eixample’ district, surrounded by Ruzafa and Gran Vía on one side, and the historic city centre on the other, Calle Colón is in one of the most dynamic areas of Valencia. From high-end shopping and historical architecture to greenspaces and vibrant nightlife, the area is dynamic and a mix of modern urban […]
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Popular Festivals 
22nd August 2025 ‘La Tomatina’ on August 27! (Exclusive ’24/7 Valencia’ report)
Siobhan of the ’24/7 Valencia’ team recounts her experience of a previous ‘La Tomatina’… ‘La Tomatina’ is probably the world’s biggest and certainly the messiest food fight. So when I heard that they were organizing a coach trip, I jumped at the chance to go. I have never experienced anything like it in my life, […]
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Places 
21st August 2025 VALENCIA’S HISTORIC CENTRE – EXPLORE THE LABYRINTH OF HISTORY AND GET LOST IN ITS STREET ART, TERRACES, AND PLETHORA OF CHURCHES AND MUSEUMS
Roman, Christian and Muslim influence from time gone past elegantly incorporate into the artistic and social displays of Valencian architecture, with so many hidden gems and gorgeous locations to see! Valencia’s historic centre is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, lively plazas and centuries-old buildings that speak of its rich and layered past. Walking these streets […]
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street markets 
20th August 2025 VALENCIA STREET MARKETS! (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
Valencia has a long history of street markets. It’s a morning outing which is embedded into the Mediterranean culture. Initially stemming from a pride in artisan traditions and craftsmanship, Valencia street markets have become so much more diverse over the years. They are not just tourist attractions but they are fully operational trading places for […]
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Food 
19th August 2025 QUINOA PANCAKES BY HELEN WESTWATER (LA OLA FRESCA)
When I lived in London, some of my favourite places to eat were the South Indian restaurants around Camden where they served delicious crispy, almost cone-shaped pancakes called dosas with a spicy mashed potato dish, vegetables and coconut relish. Since then I have tried to master the dosa—which involved hours of fermenting different types of […]
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Sports 
17th August 2025 WHAT KIND OF SEASON WILL VALENCIA CF HAVE?
The question on every Valencia supporter’s mind is “What kind of season will Valencia have?” Many find themselves unable to give a decisive answer. The bookmakers consider the club closer to relegation candidates than league winners and pre-season matches have not given many clues away, with one win on home soil and no victories away […]
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Music 
17th August 2025 SHEILA JORDAN INTERVIEW (1928-2025)
’24/7 Valencia’ were fortunate to see Sheila Jordan sing at ‘Jimmy Glass’ in Valencia at a very memorable jazz concert in the historic centre back in 2022. She was backed by just bass and piano and regaled us with a set of standards from her impressive back catalogue. Then aged 94, she was one for […]
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transport 
16th August 2025 IN PRAISE OF THE ‘95’ BUS OF VALENCIA!
As a young, Scottish globetrotting anthropologist I’ve been lucky to find an eight months post, teaching English in Valencia. The city and its people have made me so welcome and especially the EMT bus service. Within my first few days, I received a ‘joven’ card, which entitled me to a wide range of Valencia’s free […]
