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Food 11th December 2023 ‘TURRÓN’ By Helen Westwater of ‘La Ola Fresca’
By: 247valenciaChristmas time is not so far away now! Ever wondered how to feed an army? Well, apparently this is how the Moors did it; with the use of energy rich almonds and honey in a form convenient to transport, allowing an instant on-the-move vitality snack and leading to the origin of the Jijona Turrón. Just […]
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architecture 10th December 2023 DAMA IBÉRICA (VALENCIA)
By: 247valencia‘Dama Ibérica’ is the name given to a sculpture by artist Manolo Valdés and is to be found at the intersection of Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas and Calle la Safor in the Valencian district of Benicalap in Valencia. The monument is a tribute to the ‘Dama de Elche.’ It measures 18m high and is […]
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food and drink 8th December 2023 ‘MERCADER CABANYAL’ LIGHTS UP CHRISTMAS WITH ALL ITS NEIGHBOURS!
By: 247valenciaMore than 60,000 LEDs to welcome in Christmas! The lighting is the equivalent of that which is installed in municipalities such as Torrent and Xàtiva. Personalities from Valencian culture and social networks such as Vicente Marzal, Adrián Mora, Rebeca Herrera and Javi Mallol accompanied them. In Valencia, on 7 December, ‘Mercader’ (the latest addition […]
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events 7th December 2023 MEETING OF MIGRANT JOURNALISTS IN VALENCIA
By: 247valenciaThe Association of Professional Valencian Journalists (APPV) is organising a meeting on MIGRANT JOURNALISTS together with the General Directorate of Diversity of the Department of Social Services, Equality and Housing of the Generalitat Valenciana. The event will take place on 13 December at 6 p.m. in the ‘Ciudad Administrativa de Valencia’ in the city of […]
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Music 7th December 2023 ‘AY TRICK’ PLAY AT ‘RADIO CITY’ (VALENCIA) ON DECEMBER 7!
By: 247valenciaAfter attending a recent ‘Ay Trick’ show, I can assure you that you will undeniably enjoy an energetic explosion of funk and soul every time they play live. So, don’t miss out on their upcoming concert at ‘Radio City’ on 7th of December . They are an international band from the US and France, formed […]
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Places 7th December 2023 EXCLUSIVE REPORT ON THE DYNAMIC BARRIO OF BENIMACLET (VALENCIA)
By: 247valenciaThe city of Valencia can be split into sub-divisions or neighbourhoods often known as “barrios”. One of these barrios is called Benimaclet, a name with Arabic origins meaning “sons of Majlad.” This barrio is located to the northeast of Valencia’s city centre. Before 1970, this barrio practiced local sovereignty; therefore Benimaclet was its own town […]
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Sports 6th December 2023 REAL CLUB NÁUTICO VALENCIA DOMINATES THE XXXV EDITION OF THE SANTA POLA – TABARCA – SANTA POLA ROWING
By: 247valenciaSanta Pola experienced, this past Sunday, December 3rd, one of the most significant rowing regattas on the calendar. Over 150 athletes participated in the popular and historic ‘Miguel Cuervo Arango Santa Pola – Tabarca – Santa Pola Rowing Crossing,’ an event that celebrated its 35th edition with successful participation and outstanding sporting performance. The event […]
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food and drink 6th December 2023 A DAY OUT AT ‘MERCABAÑAL’ (VALENCIA)
By: 247valenciaDiscover a world of cuisine at Mercabañal! Located in the heart of the El Cabanyal neighbourhood, ‘Mercabañal’ is a vibrant outdoor space that reflects this increasingly dynamic seaside barrio. The colourful atmosphere is a treat to the senses with the smells of the different food stalls, paired with good music. So, it is a great […]
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Places 5th December 2023 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA ( RESTAURANTS, CHILL OUT, CLUBS, MUSEUMS)
By: 247valenciaFounded 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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Food 5th December 2023 ‘ARROZ AL HORNO’ (OVEN BAKED RICE)
By: 247valenciaBY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’ “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, is meant to have told his troops that… shortly before walloping the English at Bannockburn in 1314. Apt advice for this recipe, ‘Arroz al horno’ (‘Arrós al forn’ in Valenciano) that has thwarted […]