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22nd January 2024 ‘LA OLA FRESCA’…EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
For expats, locals and tourists alike, ‘La Ola Fresca’ is a café gem not to be missed. Compared to most café bars commonly found here in Valencia, this quaint and cosy showstopper has surpassed a lot of the competition. With flairs of a British café, this place offers a freshness that is hard to come […]
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food and drink 
14th January 2024 SAVOURING TAPAS AT THE ‘MERCADO DE LA IMPRENTA’
Near Plaza España and hidden in the Calle de la Mascota you will find the emblematic ‘Mercado de la Imprenta.’ It was once a printing house but has now been converted into a marketplace, which has become the largest gastronomic market in Valencia! At first sight, the market appears slightly obscured and concealed between buildings, […]
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Nightlife 
11th January 2024 LA GRAMOLA: A BLEND OF MUSIC, COCKTAILS, AND CULTURE IN BENIMACLET
La Gramola, the vibrant bar in the hip barrio of Benimaclet in Valencia, has hit the stage again, ensuring that its customers have an unforgettable time. This exciting season celebrates live music, delectable cocktails, and artistic expression. The bar has a lineup of events… making it the perfect place to revel in the mysteries of […]
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Music 
8th January 2024 ‘My Way: The Legacy of Sinatra’ at ‘La Rambleta’ on January 11th
La Rambleta cultural centre (Valencia) begins the year with good music on January 11th with the musical show ‘My Way: The Legacy of Sinatra’, a very special concert that gives recognition to the great voice of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra, directed and produced by the Spanish crooner Javier Botella. Lovers of good music have […]
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Places 
7th January 2024 AN AFTERNOON AT LA LONJA DE LA SEDA
In 1482, the first stone of what would become one of the 851 world heritage sites was laid. La Lonja, located in Plaza Mercado is a gothic-style building that, at first glance, may be mistaken for a religious building due to its many spiritual and biblical symbols. Declared a National Historic and Artistic monument in […]
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Food 
6th January 2024 ‘VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI’ BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
In the neighbourhood of Benimaclet, where ‘La Ola Fresca’ is situated, we are enjoying the sunshine and continue to explore the production of food through ecological and sustainable methods. So, here’s a wheat-free recipe that is both healthy and delicious…to bring some of that vibrance to your plate. Ingredients for 4 people Vegetable spaghetti 1 […]
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Places 
2nd January 2024 SHOPPING IN VALENCIA AT ‘LA ROOM’
“This is Passion not Fashion” When you find yourself in the historic centre of Valencia, quite near La Lonja, you will find a street filled with rows of family-owned businesses, from bike rentals to souvenirs. There you will also find a local clothing shop ‘La Room’. ‘La Room’ is a family business of Ferran, a […]
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Food 
30th December 2023 TRADITIONAL VALENCIA WITH FRIENDLY SERVICE AT ‘LA CHURRERIA DEL BARRIO’
24/7 Valencia: Could you tell us more about La Churreria? La Churreria del barrio: In our churreria we elaborate churros in the traditional way, porras, pumpkin fritters and exquisite hot chocolate. For breakfast or an afternoon snack, enjoy some ‘churros’ that are especially made just for you. We are in the Av. Del Cid area […]
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LAWYER 
26th December 2023 ‘24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW WITH VIRGINIA DE LA CUADRA GALERA … ENGLISH-SPEAKING LAWYER
I sat down with Virginia De La Cuadra Galera, an English speaking Spanish lawyer. She warmly welcomed me into her spacious office centrally located in central Valencia. We discussed her background, COVID and Brexit. She also passionately told me about her role in a women’s association. Despite the current situation, she had a very positive […]
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Art 
23rd December 2023 ALEX Z NICHOLSON ART EXHIBITION AT ‘LA CAVA DEL NEGRET’
How often do we make time to look up and appreciate the buildings and sights around us? Alex Z Nicholson’s new exhibition in ‘La Cava del Negret’ ‘is a collection of original drawings that reminds us of the richness of our everyday environment. ‘Mira Arriba!’, the title, meaning ‘Look up!’ is a reminder that there is a […]
