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13th August 2026 Valencia Looks to the Skies: How the Solar Eclipse of 12 August 2026 Was Experienced!
Valencia witnessed one of the most extraordinary evenings in recent Spanish history on Wednesday 12 August, as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun and briefly transformed the city and surrounding region into an enormous open-air observatory. For months, anticipation had been building. By Wednesday evening, the excitement was tangible, with residents, tourists, […]
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shopping 
11th August 2026 THE VALENCIAN COMPANY THAT PUT SHOPPING ON WHEELS: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF ‘ROLSER’
Think of the humble shopping trolley and you might picture a supermarket in Britain, a little old lady negotiating the streets of Valencia, or perhaps your own grandmother pulling one home from the market. But what if one of the companies that helped transform this everyday object into the stylish, practical trolley we know today […]
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music and dance 
11th August 2026 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: WHERE VALENCIA’S FLAMENCO STILL HAS SOUL!
If you want to experience the passion, drama and sheer energy of live flamenco in Valencia, there is one intimate venue that has been keeping the art alive for almost three decades. Welcome to Café del Duende. There are some places in Valencia where you go for a drink, others where you go for music […]
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Places 
11th August 2026 LA BATISFERA IN ‘EL CABANYAL’ (BOOKS, TAPAS, WINES, CRAFT BEERS & LIVE MUSIC)
LA BATISFERA LIBRARY 24/7 VALENCIA: Can you tell us more about your library? LA BATISFERA: La Batisfera’ international bookstore is an open and inclusive space, aware of the place it occupies in a barrio as dynamic and multicultural as ‘El Cabanyal’ by the sea. Incidentally, the name in English would be ‘Bathysphere’, which is defined […]
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events 
11th August 2026 THE GREAT SOLAR ECLIPSE: WHERE TO SEE IT IN THE VALENCIA REGION ON AUGUST 12
Everything you need to know about watching one of the most spectacular astronomical events in decades – from Valencia, Castellón and beyond. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, is going to be a very special evening in the Comunitat Valenciana. As the sun begins to sink towards the western horizon, the Moon will move directly between the […]
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Food 
10th August 2026 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ‘LA MARTINUCA’ IN VALENCIA (TORTILLA EXPERTS)
24/7 Valencia: Could you tell us something about the history and origins of La Martinuca? Spokesperson Víctor Naranjo: La Martinuca was born from something quite simple. One day we realized that the tortilla, which is probably the dish that best represents all Spaniards, was not being given all the prominence, or even the respect, it […]
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Popular Festivals 
9th August 2026 LA TOMATINA 2026: THE WORLD’S BIGGEST FOOD FIGHT RETURNS TO BUÑOL ON AUGUST 26!
Every August, a quiet Valencian town undergoes one of the most extraordinary transformations anywhere in the world. For just a few hours, the streets of Buñol, around 40 kilometres west of Valencia, become a river of red as more than a hundred tonnes of ripe tomatoes are hurled through the air in what is undoubtedly […]
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food and drink 
9th August 2026 IT’S ALWAYS HORCHATA TIME…’24/7 VALENCIA’!
Do you know the backstory of the famous Valencian drink? Horchata or ‘Orxata’ in Valenciano, is the most iconic non-alcoholic drink associated with the area. It is made of chufa nuts, more commonly known as “tiger nuts” in English. The drink is sweet, yet refreshing and can often have a touch of lemon or cinnamon […]
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Places 
9th August 2026 LA FÁBRICA DE HIELO: WHERE THE CABANYAL GOES TO CHILL
A former ice factory has become one of Valencia’s most distinctive independent cultural spaces – and it is just a few steps from the beach.There are plenty of places in Valencia where you can have a drink. There are considerably fewer where you can wander in for a beer and find yourself listening to live […]
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irish pubs 
8th August 2026 ‘THE MARKET BAR CABANYAL’ – WHERE FOOD, DRINKS, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT COME TOGETHER!
Very near the emblematic Mercado del Cabanyal, ‘The Market Bar Cabanyal’ is Valencia’s go-to destination for great food, international drinks, and unbeatable entertainment including live music! Whether you’re here to catch live sports, enjoy a relaxed dinner, or soak up the lively atmosphere, this vibrant venue has something for everyone. Cabanyal is one of the […]
