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3rd December 2022 MERCADO CENTRAL, VALENCIA: “THE CATHEDRAL OF THE SENSES”
Valencia’s Central Market stands proudly near La Lonja de la Seda and Los Santos Juanes Church, as one of the most visited buildings in the city. Opened in 1928, this “theme park for gastronomy”, is one of the largest food markets in Europe and a true representation of Valencia as a city. In 1914, Valencia […]
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food and drink 
16th November 2022 ‘GUÍA REPSOL’ (REPSOL GUIDE) RECOGNISES A TOTAL OF 62 ‘SOLETES’ IN 2022 THROUGHOUT THE VALENCIA REGION
The Repsol Guide team of experts has toured the Valencian Community in search of this list made up of 62 ‘Soletes’ of which 30 are in Valencia, 21 in Alicante and 11 in Castellón. The ‘Soletes’ consist of restaurants, café’s, terraces and other establishments across the three provinces – Alicante, Castellón and Valencia. For the […]
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food and drink 
11th November 2022 ON 15 NOVEMBER, #SOMESMORZADORS ORGANISES A LIVE COOKING COMPETITION AT THE GASTRÓNOMA SECTORIAL TRADE FAIR
Amstel brings together the 10 finalists to choose the recipe for the new sandwich that best represents the flavour of ‘De la Terra’. L’Esmorzar has all the flavour of the Valencian character. And Amstel’s #SomEsmorzadors initiative has proposed that it should also have all the flavour of ‘De la Terra’ products and elaborations. More than […]
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Food 
15th October 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 
1st October 2022 VEGAN FOOD AT ‘KHAMBÚ’ IN VALENCIA
24/7 VALENCIA: What is the philosophy of KHAMBÚ? KHAMBU: ‘Khambú’ was born in Valencia as a vegan fast food restaurant. We have a great commitment to sustainability. You will find a variety of dishes that will surprise you regarding their texture, taste, smell, colour & appearance. All of this at a price that is affordable […]
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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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