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Places 
30th July 2026 MALVARROSA AND ‘CABAÑAL’: VALENCIA’S COASTAL HUB OF CULTURE AND LEISURE
Discover the marvellous Malvarrosa beach, with the captivating architecture and history of ‘Cabañal’ is just a stone’s throw away. Valencia’s popular must-visit beach, Malvarrosa, offers a plethora of activities, restaurants, and views to behold. With the colourful tiled façades of Cabañal, kill two birds with one stone in this bustling part of the city of […]
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drinks 
29th July 2026 IT’S PIMM’S O’CLOCK! By Helen Westwater of ‘La Ola Fresca’
Summer is a time to enjoy that drink that is the epitome of verano, a refreshing cup of Pimm’s. In case you can’t get your hands on it, as the liqueur itself is not so readily available here in Spain, we trace its origins back to the 1840s and an oyster bar in the city […]
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finances 
28th July 2026 NOT ALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS IN SPAIN ARE THE SAME: HERE’S WHY
Many people around the world harbour apprehension about the finance sector. Seldom is this from a lack of financial information being available, instead it’s often due to a lack of clarity. Financial firms produce an endless stream of reports, forecasts and commentary. Yet despite all this data, many of us still feel uninformed about how […]
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transport 
28th July 2026 VALENBISI BIKES: WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO GET AROUND VALENCIA?
Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city with a population of almost a million, and it’s very walkable, but sometimes walking can take too long, or you want to see more of the city faster, which raises the question in any eager visitor’s mind: What’s the best way to get around? Well, if you’re me, you purchased […]
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Food 
27th July 2026 CELEBRATE WORLD CHEESECAKE DAY THIS JULY 30TH WITH A SLICE IN VALENCIA!
Cheesecake is a universally beloved sweet treat. This is especially true in Spain; the dessert originates in the Mediterranean and makes for a fantastic sweet treat after dining at a restaurant. For a nice sit-down experience with a special slice of cheesecake, visit Timoteo. But what makes this cake so special? It has a touch […]
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Places 
27th July 2026 A WEEKEND IN LONDON: ICONIC, OVERWHELMING, AND COMPLETELY WORTH IT!
There is a version of London that exists in everyone’s imagination before they actually go. Big red buses, black cabs, rain, and the kind of history that feels too large to fit inside a single city. Having now actually spent time there, I can confirm that version is both accurate and wildly incomplete, because the […]
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coffee 
26th July 2026 ‘CAFÉSOY’ EXPANDS IN SPAIN!
Cafésoy is a high-quality coffee supplier with its own roastery in Burriana. The company started 15 years ago outside of Valencia in Alaquás and is expanding to Madrid. The company supplies a diverse variety of coffee and coffee makers. From whole beans to espresso coffees and a decaffeinated lineup made from 100% Arabica coffee, which […]
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Places 
26th July 2026 MÁLAGA IN THE SUMMER: A CITY MADE FOR GETTING LOST! (WEEKEND BREAK)
Málaga is the kind of city where you can wake up with no plans and somehow end the day having gone to the beach, explored colourful streets, climbed a castle, eaten fresh seafood, and watched the sun disappear over the Mediterranean. During the summer, the city feels like one giant outdoor living room. People fill […]
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Popular Festivals 
25th July 2026 VALENCIA’S BATTLE OF THE FLOWERS: A CENTURY-OLD TRADITION THAT ENDS THE ‘FERIA DE JULIO’ IN A RIOT OF COLOUR!
Every summer, as the long Mediterranean evenings stretch across Valencia, the city brings the curtain down on its beloved Gran Fira de València (Feria de Julio) with one of Spain’s most spectacular and unique celebrations: the Battle of the Flowers (Batalla de Flores). It is an event where elegance meets exuberance, where centuries-old traditions blend […]
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Places 
25th July 2026 THE ENCHANTING STREETS OF CABANYAL-CANYAMELAR
Cabanyal-Canyamelar is a neighbourhood in Valencia, a short walk away from the Marina and the beach. Its architecture is something unique: row upon row of colourful houses, distinct from the rest of Valencia and most of Spain, and that’s because most of the country lives in flats, not houses. But Cabanyal is different; the streets […]
