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28th August 2024 ENJOYING TAPAS AT ‘TASCA EL BOTIJO’ IN VALENCIA
Are you looking to savour quality tapas in an authentic Spanish tasca in the historic centre at any time of the day? It’s in the heart of the historic centre, so easy to find. The interior is warm with an attractive local art exhibition lining the brick walls, clean wooden tables and a sociable, cosy […]
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Places 
16th August 2024 KEEN TO HIT THE BEACH? MALVARROSA ISN’T THE ONLY ONE IN STORE…
When someone makes the remark ‘Valencia beach’, Playa Malvarrosa is probably the main one that springs to mind. Upon my arrival in Valencia, I spent a lot of time frequenting this long strip of beach before deciding to explore other beaches and ports within the province of Valencia. Read on further if you want to […]
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Food 
15th June 2024 QUALITY BLUEFIN TUNA AT ‘EL CORTE INGLÉS’
A spectacular ‘ronqueo’ of bluefin tuna at the El Corte Inglés Pintor Sorolla Supermarket. This traditional technique can was enjoyed this Saturday at 12 noon at the El Corte Inglés Avenida de Francia supermarket.Yesterday afternoon, dozens of customers witnessed the ‘ronqueo’ of a bluefin tuna at the El Corte Inglés Pintor Sorolla supermarket, carried out by […]
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Food 
3rd May 2024 ‘NÍSPERO DE CALLOSA D’EN SARRIÀ’ (LOQUAT) STARS IN ‘SABORS DE TEMPORADA’ KM 0 AT EL CORTE INGLÉS
– The GastroMercat at El Corte Inglés Colón, the GastroMercat at El Corte Inglés Maisonnave, and the Cafeterias at El Corte Inglés Federico Soto and Castellón will be adding the recipe of the dish dedicated to this product with Designation of Origin to their gastronomic offer until 11 May. – All El Corte Inglés supermarkets […]
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Places 
12th April 2024 THE EMBLEMATC ‘CAFETÍN’ (OVER 40 YEARS IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA)
Situated in the historic area, El Carmen, you will find a little bar called Cafetín. Run by host Juan, you will find everything you need here. Typical Spanish streets? Check. Unusual but inviting décor? Check. The famous Agua de Valencia? CHECK! The outside is colourful with a purple doorway, a mosaic-style sign and vine leaves […]
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Places 
10th April 2024 ‘EL MIGUELETE’ …STUNNING VIEWS OF VALENCIA!
Other cities have glass skyscrapers from which to view the city but Valencia’s towering icon is ‘El Miguelete’. At one end of the Plaza de la Reina, in Valencia Cathedral, you can walk past the nun manning a sort of gift shop and pay two euros and 50 centimos to climb the Gothic cathedral. It […]
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food and drink 
18th March 2024 ‘EL GORDO DE CORTES’ OPENS IN VALENCIA!
The culinary landscape of Valencia has just been enriched with the arrival of ‘El Gordo de Cortes’, the latest venture from the esteemed ‘El Gordo y El Flaco’ restaurant group. Nestled in an emblematic part of the city, this gastronomic gem is situated on the ground floor of the iconic Ikon Tower, standing tall as […]
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Places 
17th March 2024 SERENITY IN ‘SALER’
The Saler area of the Valencia Community is often associated with the renowned Albufera National Park. However, my recent trip to the region uncovered a different, equally captivating allure. Spanning approximately 21,120 hectares, La Albufera National Park stands as a serene sanctuary celebrated for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. At its core lies the […]
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dance and music 
11th March 2024 ‘TABLAO FLAMENCO EL TORO Y LA LUNA’ (VALENCIA)
24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us something about ‘El Toro y La Luna’? El Toro y La Luna: We provide quality food and drink to accompany our show and with the intention of presenting a family of artists with decades of experience on stage. Indeed, our long-established flamenco tablao ‘El Toro and La Luna’ has […]
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Nightlife 
1st December 2023 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 […]
