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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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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 […]
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Music 
7th August 2026 VALENCIA ROCK ‘N’ ROLL STAR BRUNO LOMAS (BORN 14 JUNE 1940 Játiva / DIED 17 AUGUST 1990 Puebla de Farnals)
Youth culture and Rock ‘n’ Roll are not concepts we easily associate with post-war Franco’s Spain. It’s hard to see where they would fit in amongst the grey public works, the development plans and the authoritarian grip of the regime. In the late fifties, at the end of the grim period of total isolation and […]
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Nightlife 
7th August 2026 AN AUTHENTIC NIGHT OF TAPAS AND FLAMENCO AT ‘EL TORO Y LA LUNA’
‘El Toro y La Luna’ offers visitors a very memorable evening out, bringing together Spanish cuisine and flamenco music and dance. Their high-quality gastronomy complements the exceptional flamenco performance by a family of artists. A night which tickles all your senses, will treat your tastebuds with delicious food, your sight with expressive dancing, and your […]
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Places 
7th August 2026 VALENCIA’S TRIBUNAL DE LES AIGUES: EUROPE’S OLDEST LEGAL BODY
On the doorstep of Valencia’s Cathedral, the Puerta de los Apóstoles de la Catedral de València, a group of people in black robes ascend the cathedral steps. No, not monks or farmers. They are Judges of Europe’s oldest continuing legal institution, the Tribunal de las Aguas (the Water Court). This body meets every Thursday at […]
