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26th May 2022 THE EMBLEMATIC ‘MERCADO CENTRAL’ OF VALENCIA
Valencia’s Central Market is one of the largest markets in Europe! Perched high above the ornate iron and glass dome, it’s feet resting on a golden ball, is the Cotorra del Mercat, the big green parrot that is the symbol of the Mercado Central in Valencia. Cotorra means parrot in Spanish, but it also means […]
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Food 
17th April 2022 FOOD BY HELEN WESTWATER OF LA OLA FRESCA…‘ARNADÍ DE CALABAZA’
One of the most fascinating things about cooking for me is the dialogue or stories that can be passed down through the ages. Traditional recipes, and the way they are celebrated in our homes, can give coded messages of where we came from and the stories of our journey. As we are in Easter, we […]
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Places 
1st March 2022 ‘Quiz Eat Drink’ at ‘El Garaje’ in Valencia
#“The best way to spend your Thursday evenings!” If there’s one thing that is certain to bring people together and get your heart rate up, it is a good old pub quiz. And to make things even better, there is a place hosting them not far from the Mestalla stadium that has food trucks inside! […]
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Nightlife 
18th February 2022 NEW QUIZ NIGHT IN VALENCIA!
#24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE NEW QUIZ NIGHT IN VALENCIA? QUIZ HOST: “‘Quiz Eat Drink’ is Valencia’s hottest new trivia night, meeting weekly on Thursdays at the wonderful ‘El Garaje’near Mestalla stadium. Grab some team-mates, and put your knowledge to the test! Join the top teams fighting it out to win […]
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Food 
13th February 2022 RESTAURANTE CONTRAPUNTO LES ARTS ( BELOW THE OPERA HOUSE)
Having previously eaten at this restaurant some months before our dinner date for ’24/7 Valencia’, we were very excited about a repeat visit! The restaurant, to be found on the terrace below, and part of the ‘Reina Sofia Palau de Les Arts’, is ‘Contrapunto Les Arts’. It is a lovely space, the backdrop is lattice […]
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Popular Festivals 
9th February 2022 ‘San Blas’ was a Blast!
#Here are my highlights from Ruzafa’s San Blas market held every first week of February in Valencia. The annual market cannot be missed with the rows of stalls, lights that illuminate the streets, and the smell of wonderful food pulling you in! I began my experience at the church of San Valero where I followed […]
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Food 
30th January 2022 CHINESE DUMPLINGS ‘JIAOZI‘ …By Helen Westwater of LA OLA FRESCA
February 1st is the start of the Chinese New Year in 2022, heralding the year of the Tiger…people born in the year of the Tiger are known for being “brave, unpredictable and confident.” With that purpose, invite your friends and try these tasty little dumplings ‘Jiaozi’ that are traditionally made to welcome the Chinese New […]
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Food 
22nd January 2022 EMBLEMATIC TAPAS BAR OF VALENCIA…’LA PILARETA’
#Our guests fell head-over-heels in love with Valencia and were eager to see and experience everything. They also loved their food, which immediately endeared them to me. We took them to some of our favourite restaurants and bars. All of which they loved. On their last night, I suggested we went to a favourite little […]
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Food 
29th August 2021 Cannellini Bean Puree at ‘La Ola Fresca’ in the barrio of Benimaclet!
##A few years back, i went to Italy and I was lucky to take part in an olive oil tasting under the guidance of olive oil expert Johnny Madge. We dived into the slippery world of olive oil to find out what really is in those bottles labelled as Extra Virgin. As it is widely […]
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Food 
22nd July 2018 TASCA EMBRUJO DEL CARMEN
SPANISH RESTAURANT: TASCA EMBRUJO DEL CARMEN Set on a quiet side street of the historic centre, ‘Tasca Embrujo del Carmen’ is a cosy and very welcoming Andalusian & Spanish restaurant. Throughout the year, you can enjoy dining on their flamenco-style terraza with the cathedral forming part of the rather sensual backdrop. Members of the ’24/7 […]
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