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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 […]
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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 […]
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Places 
20th August 2023 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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Places 
11th August 2023 EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF THE PICTURESQUE ‘EL CABANYAL – EL CANYAMELAR’ NEIGHBOURHOOD
El Cabanyal – El Canyamelar, located in the Poblats Marítims district of Valencia, is primarily a residential area with historical traces of its fishing heritage. Cabanyal’s fishing history is a cherished part of its identity, reflecting the neighbourhood’s close connection to the sea. The district was once an independent municipality known as “Pueblo Nuevo del […]
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Art 
11th May 2023 ‘AREF EL RAYESS’ EXHIBITION AT IVAM FROM MAY 11 TO SEP 10
The works of talented Lebanese artist Aref El Rayess, who captured emotional depictions of political unrest in 1960s Lebanon, are being showcased in Valencia, marking the first exhibition Europe has ever seen. Art pieces created by Lebanese artist Aref El Rayess will be on display at the Institut Valencia d’Art Modern (IVAM) from 11 May 2023. […]
