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1st November 2023 FOUR MUSICAL IMMERSIONS OF ‘LA BATISFERA’ IN NOVEMBER
‘La Batisfera’ in El Cabanyal in Valencia proudly announces the commencement of its fifth live music initiative cycle in November 2023. Since its launch in May 2022, this series of intimate concerts, each accommodating a limited audience of 60 seated guests, has garnered acclaim from both musicians and attendees. Artists like Luis Prado, Aliya Cycon, […]
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Food 
31st October 2023 ‘LA DESPENSA DE FRIDA’ LOCATED IN MERCADO DE RUZAFA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
La Despensa de Frida is a Mexican produce stall located in the busy multicultural hub of Ruzafa market. The stall, run by married couple Michelle and Manolo, first opened over 8 years ago. Michelle who is Mexican, had been working in catering and realised it was hard to find some Mexican ingredients and produce here […]
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Places 
29th October 2023 ‘LA BATISFERA’ CAFÉ AND BOOKSTORE CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
Strolling along Carrer de la Reina it is easy to find yourself drawn in by the hustle of the atmosphere and the various sights of the increasingly hip Cabanyal area. Amidst the urban energy and the attractive pace of life, a hidden gem immediately captures our attention – a charming yellow café-bar serving also as […]
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Film 
23rd October 2023 A ‘MADE IN VALENCIA’ FILM PRESENTATION…’QUAN NO ACABA LA NIT’ (‘WHEN THE NIGHT DOESN’T END’)
Quan no acaba la nit’ is a hymn to friendship in the middle of the legendary and infamous ‘Ruta de Bakalao’. Óscar Montón’s first feature film features a young cast and the collaboration of the legendary Chimo Bayo. Valencian cinema continues to disembark at the 38th Mostra de València, this time with the premiere by […]
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Film 
19th October 2023 ‘LA MOSTRA FILM FESTIVAL’ BEGINS THIS WEEK IN VALENCIA
La Mostra Film Festival is back in 2023 from the 19th to the 29th of October for its 38th edition. This festival, founded in 1980, was created with a mission to centralize Mediterranean film production. Over the years, it became a cultural cornerstone in the region. Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani is a […]
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BOOKS 
23rd September 2023 MERCEDES CASQUERO DE LA CRUZ PRESENTS “EL ÚLTIMO JARRÓN AZUL” IN THE CASINO DE AGRICULTURA
A love story from Paraguay to China passing through the Maestrazgo or Israel and that transcends beyond life, with touches of magic and mystery. A quick phrase to sum up the novel ‘El último jarrón azul’ which has just been presented at the ‘Casino de Agricultura’ by its author, Mercedes Casquero de la Cruz and […]
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Sports 
3rd September 2023 VALENCIA FOOTBALL… STEADY START TO THE SEASON
Valencia Football Club have made a steady start to the season, winning two and losing two of the first four games played. At the end of round two, Valencia was sitting pretty at the top of the perch in La Liga, with maximum points from those matches, a feat only equalled by Real Madrid and […]
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Places 
22nd July 2023 A TRIP TO ‘LA FÁBRICA DE HIELO’
Beautifully located facing the beach in the barrio of Cabanyal, you will find a refurbished ice factory called ‘La Fábrica de Hielo’ which boasts an eclectic range of live music & DJ events and tasty food and a wide range of drinks to enjoy! The interior combines the avant-garde with rustic minimalism. It’s a fairly […]
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Music 
4th June 2023 LEGENDARY GUITARIST ‘TWANGUERO’ PLAYS ‘LA CASA DE LA MAR’ ON JUNE 8th! (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
Born and bred in Valencia and winner of a Latin Grammy, Diego Garcia a.k.a. ‘Twanguero’ is regarded as one of the best guitarists in the world. He returns to Valencia to play ‘La Casa de la Mar’ on June 8th. El Twanguero is a tireless traveller and a unique guitarist. This Valencian who lives in […]
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Music 
1st May 2023 LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEK IN ‘LA BATISFERA’ IN MAY!
The bar-library La Batisfera in Cabanyal will be hosting its fourth ‘Las Inmersiones’ concerts, a series of intimate musical performances taking place from 5th to 26th May 2023. Every Friday in May, various Spanish artists will be performing live, with a limited 60 seats for each audience. ‘La Batisfera’ is the venue with everything: delicious […]
