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14th April 2025 VALENCIA AT EASTER (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
In a city whose most iconic ‘Fallas’ festival involves building hundreds of expensive and intricate sculptures, only to burn them all down simultaneously, it’s not surprising that even Easter celebrations are a little bit different in Valencia. Easter’s Semana Santa or ‘Holy Week’ is celebrated across Spain as a sombre occasion where cofradias or ‘brotherhoods’ […]
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food and drink 
27th August 2024 QUALITY TAPAS & WINE AT THE EMBLEMATIC ‘CASA MONTAÑA’
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH OWNER ALEJANDRO GARCÍA In the heart of the historic Cabanyal district you will find Casa Montaña, a family run bodega and tapas bar. It was founded in 1836, and was run by the Montaña family for over 100 years. Despite the name ‘Montaña’ meaning ‘mountain’, this traditional place is near the sea, […]
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Places 
19th August 2024 ‘EL CABANYAL’… DYNAMIC & HISTORIC VALENCIA
El Cabanyal is the barrio or neighbourhood in Valencia that is directly to the west of ‘La Playa de Malvarrosa’. In this barrio you can smell and hear the sea next to you, while enjoying the views of a barrio full of authenticity and grit. As you walk through the streets, you can see the […]
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BOOKS 
30th March 2024 ‘LA COCINA DEL CABANYAL’
Marisa Villalba and Felip Bens have written the recipes and the texts of the book ‘La Cocina del Cabanyal’ in which the writers Pep Martorell, Sergi Tarín, Toni Sabater, Josep Vicent Miralles have also collaborated as well as the photographer Germán Caballero and María José Royo, to whom they owe the recipes for the desserts. […]
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food and drink 
26th March 2024 SPENDING SEMANA SANTA IN POBLATS MARÍTIMS? CHECK OUT OUR TOP RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE AREA!
Towards the end of March and the beginning of April, the city of Valencia turns to the sea not only because of the arrival of Spring and the warmer weather, but because of the religious festivities that occur in Valencia during Easter. During Maritime Holy Week, the charming neighbourhoods of the beach and port area […]
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Popular Festivals 
14th December 2023 ‘CABANYAL ÍNTIM’ RETURNS IN 2024!
After a year of silence. to recharge and reconsider its future, the ‘Cabanyal Íntim’ Festival raises its voice again to celebrate its 12th edition with a return to its ‘Origins,’ a theme that will structure its entire programme next spring. “Last year, we interrupted our journey because it was unsustainable, but the festival now returns […]
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food and drink 
8th December 2023 ‘MERCADER CABANYAL’ LIGHTS UP CHRISTMAS WITH ALL ITS NEIGHBOURS!
More than 60,000 LEDs to welcome in Christmas! The lighting is the equivalent of that which is installed in municipalities such as Torrent and Xàtiva. Personalities from Valencian culture and social networks such as Vicente Marzal, Adrián Mora, Rebeca Herrera and Javi Mallol accompanied them. In Valencia, on 7 December, ‘Mercader’ (the latest addition […]
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food and drink 
6th December 2023 A DAY OUT AT ‘MERCABAÑAL’ (VALENCIA)
Discover a world of cuisine at Mercabañal! Located in the heart of the El Cabanyal neighbourhood, ‘Mercabañal’ is a vibrant outdoor space that reflects this increasingly dynamic seaside barrio. The colourful atmosphere is a treat to the senses with the smells of the different food stalls, paired with good music. So, it is a great […]
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Places 
29th October 2023 ‘LA BATISFERA’ CAFÉ AND BOOKSTORE CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
Strolling along Carrer de la Reina it is easy to find yourself drawn in by the hustle of the atmosphere and the various sights of the increasingly hip Cabanyal area. Amidst the urban energy and the attractive pace of life, a hidden gem immediately captures our attention – a charming yellow café-bar serving also as […]
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food and drink 
30th September 2023 CABANYAL’S ‘ELViENTo Bar’ CELEBRATES ITS 6th ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR!
Based in the vibrant barrio of El Cabanyal-El Canyamelar, ‘ELViENTo Bar’ is a place that brings quality tapas and live music together in a relaxed and ambient environment. The lively outdoor seating area is welcoming and invites passers-by to peak in and see what the buzz is all about. Inside the vibe is both homely […]
