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6th August 2025 BELLA’S DAY TRIP TO ALICANTE
A short bus ride away from the beautiful city of Valencia is a coastal town, steeped in history and sights. One weekend, or even a day in Alicante, can be as relaxing or exhilarating as you like. A friend of mine, Bella, recently visited Alicante in one day and loved practically every minute of the […]
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Music 
5th August 2025 Concert Report: ‘SANTANA’ Live in Valencia – 31 July 2025, Marina Norte
On the warm summer night of July 31st, 2025, the legendary Carlos Santana brought his signature fusion of rock, latin, jazz, blues, psychedelia and African grooves to ‘Marina Norte’ in Valencia. Under the stars and the soft Mediterranean breeze, thousands gathered for what would become a really memorable evening of soul, rhythm, dancing, singing and […]
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Music 
5th August 2025 ‘THE BAGGIES’ LIVE AT ‘16 TONELADAS’ FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST (PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT)
“Hey you, don’t watch that, watch this. This is the heavy, heavy monster sound of”….. The Baggies. Before things wind down for the August holidays, ‘16 Toneladas’ squeezed in ‘The Baggies’ for a skankin’ good time show performing their ‘Tribute to Madness’. The septet features trumpet, trombone, keyboards, guitar, bass, kit drums, and lead vocalist […]
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markets 
4th August 2025 MERCADO DE COLÓN: VALENCIA’S CHIC MARKET OF CULTURE AND TASTE
Nestled in the heart of Valencia’s upmarket Ensanche district, ‘Mercado de Colón’ is a striking fusion of modernist architecture and gourmet tradition. First opened in 1916 and fully restored in the early 2000s, this historic market has evolved from a place for locals to buy fresh produce into a refined gastronomic and cultural experience. The […]
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BOOKS 
4th August 2025 ‘THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. TERRY AND MR. CHIMES’ – A LIFE IN RHYTHM AND REFLECTION
A while back, Terry Chimes (the original drummer of ‘The Clash’) played Valencia in a supergroup ‘The Crunch’. The touring band consists of former members of bands like ‘The Cockney Rejects’, ‘Sham 69’ and ‘Diamond Dogs.’ They encored with ‘White Riot’ by The Clash, which went down a storm with the crowd. Before the show […]
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Music 
3rd August 2025 FROM LOCAL LAD TO ETERNAL LEGEND…. NINO BRAVO (1944 -1973)
The Festival Nino Bravo in Aielo de Malferit is just one of more than 20 such festivals and conventions all over the Spanish speaking world. The small town near Onteniente (Ontinyent) and the birth place of this unique big voiced singer teems with hardcore fans from as far away as Chile and Australia…all coming to […]
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Art 
2nd August 2025 ‘TESOROS DE HOLLYWOOD’ COMES TO VALENCIA AT ‘ATENEO MERCANTIL’ THIS SUMMER!
A new one-of-a-kind exhibit has opened in a central location in Valencia, with original and replica props from your film favourites. Discover the intricacies of real clothing worn by famous actors from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Forrest Gump, and many more! The Ateneo Mercantil in Valencia is currently hosting “Tesoros de Hollywood,” a high-profile exhibition […]
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Music 
2nd August 2025 VALENCIA CONCERT REPORT: ‘SAVING GRACE’ (ROBERT PLANT & SUZI DIAN) AT PALAU DE LES ARTS, 28 JULY 2025
On the warm summer evening of 28 July 2025, the ‘Palau de les Arts’ in Valencia played host to a very memorable concert by Saving Grace, the genre-bending acoustic ensemble fronted by legendary Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant and the gifted Suzi Dian. The performance offered a deeply atmospheric journey through folk, blues, Americana, and […]
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Sports 
2nd August 2025 CELEBRATING THEIR 125TH ANNIVERSARY, BORUSSIA MÖNCHENGLADBACH PLAY VALENCIA CF ON AUGUST 2 IN GERMANY…THANKS TO RAINER BONHOF!
This very special match has been organized by the legendary Rainer Bonhof. He was a key player for both clubs during his playing career. He emphasises:“ A piece of my heart is in Valencia . On 2nd of August, the two teams of my life will be there. The stadium will be packed. I was in […]
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Sports 
1st August 2025 SANTA POLA VIBRATES WITH THE BEACH SPRINT SPECTACLE
Santa Pola has been the stage for the Suma Beach Sprint Regional Championship, which was attended by more than a hundred athletes last weekend! This is a very particular type of rowing in which the participants must start and finish the course on the sand. The test: it took place on the popular Gran Playa of […]
