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14th September 2026 MI MEDIA NARANJA: THE HISTORY OF VALENCIA AND ITS ORANGES!
For many visitors to Valencia, one of the things that the city is most famed for are its oranges. Crowned the orange capital of Europe, Valencian oranges are thought of as some of the best – sweet, tangy, and not too bitter. ‘Mi media naranja’, translated to ‘my half orange’, has now come to signify […]
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Places 
30th August 2026 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA ( RESTAURANTS, CHILL OUT, CLUBS, MUSEUMS)
Founded by the Romans in the year 138 BC, under Visigoth control in 476 AD, and rebuilt under Moorish rule in 714 AD; Valencia has an incredibly long and tumultuous history. There are few places where this history is more visible than in the Barrio del Carmen, located in the historic centre of Valencia. The […]
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Places 
20th August 2026 THE LEGENDARY ‘LISBOA RESTOBAR’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
24/7 VALENCIA: Tell us about the history and philosophy of Lisboa Restobar… LISBOA RESTOBAR: After seeing a film ‘In the White City’ about Lisbon and visiting the capital of Portugal, the charm and similarity with Valencia in the relationship between cities and the sea was appreciated; hence the definition of our logo, the boat referring […]
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Places 
11th August 2026 LA BATISFERA IN ‘EL CABANYAL’ (BOOKS, TAPAS, WINES, CRAFT BEERS & LIVE MUSIC)
LA BATISFERA LIBRARY 24/7 VALENCIA: Can you tell us more about your library? LA BATISFERA: La Batisfera’ international bookstore is an open and inclusive space, aware of the place it occupies in a barrio as dynamic and multicultural as ‘El Cabanyal’ by the sea. Incidentally, the name in English would be ‘Bathysphere’, which is defined […]
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Nightlife 
7th August 2026 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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drinks 
29th July 2026 IT’S PIMM’S O’CLOCK! By Helen Westwater of ‘La Ola Fresca’
Summer is a time to enjoy that drink that is the epitome of verano, a refreshing cup of Pimm’s. In case you can’t get your hands on it, as the liqueur itself is not so readily available here in Spain, we trace its origins back to the 1840s and an oyster bar in the city […]
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Places 
2nd July 2026 Finnegan’s of Dublin (VALENCIA)
Finnegan’s of Dublin opened in Valencia in October of 1995 and was the first Irish pub of the city. It is set in the beautiful Plaza de la Reina, in the heart of the historic centre of the city. Finnegan’s of Dublin in Valencia is twinned with the famous Finnegan’s of Dublin in Éire, in […]
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food and drink 
21st June 2026 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 since become the largest gastronomic market in Valencia! At first sight, the market appears slightly obscured and concealed between […]
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music and dance 
13th June 2026 AN EVENING OF LIVE FLAMENCO AT ‘CAFÉ DEL DUENDE’
Situated in the pleasant ‘El Botánico’ neighbourhood near the historic centre, ‘Café del Duende’ stands out as a cherished gem, offering an intimate and authentic space where the essence of flamenco comes to life. Revered throughout Valencia, the establishment beckons both locals and travellers to immerse themselves in the vibrant rhythms and soul-stirring melodies of […]
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Places 
12th June 2026 Port Saplaya (exclusive report)
About 5km away from the main beaches of Valencia, Port Saplaya has rightly earnt its nickname “Little Venice”. The picturesque harbour features unique, pastel-coloured holiday homes built a stone’s throw away from the sea. Port Saplaya has two beaches, separated by the entrance to the port. The walk along the marina is pleasant and a […]
