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7th December 2023 EXCLUSIVE REPORT ON THE DYNAMIC BARRIO OF BENIMACLET (VALENCIA)
The 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
Santa 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)
Discover 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)
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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Food 
5th December 2023 ‘ARROZ AL HORNO’ (OVEN BAKED RICE)
BY 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 […]
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Food 
4th December 2023 ORIGINAL TURRÓN IN VALENCIA AT ‘TURRONES GALIANA’
Katalina Gowin from Poland has worked at Turrones Galiana for 20 years, selling the traditional Spanish dessert: turrón. Eaten at Christmas time, turrón is made of only four ingredients: toasted almonds, sugar, honey of the orange tree and egg whites. Sometimes yolk is used instead of egg whites, depending on the type of turrón, of […]
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Sports 
1st December 2023 VALENCIA SHINES WITH THE BEST ROWING TEAM IN THE FIRST REGATTA OF THE LIGA SUMA BANCO FIJO DEL MEDITERRÁNEO
The Liga SUMA Banco Fijo del Mediterráneo 2023-2024 kicked off last Sunday in Valencia. More than 400 athletes gathered at the facilities of the Real Club Náutico Valencia to start one of the most important rowing competitions in the country. The weather was favourable, and over the waters of Pinedo and l’Arbre del Gos Beaches, […]
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Art 
1st December 2023 GHADA AMER AT ‘GALERIA ANA SERRATOSA’ AND MORE!
Very recently, the ‘Galería Ana Serratosa’ hosted an event opening to the public the triple project by Ghada Amer. This Egyptian-born contemporary artist is known for her thought-provoking art pieces that include embroidered paintings, impressive sculptures, and exquisite gardens. During the press conference, the guests had an opportunity to learn more about the exhibited works, […]
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Nightlife 
1st December 2023 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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Music 
30th November 2023 ‘VIKTORIJA PILATOVIC’ PLAYS ‘JIMMY GLASS’ ON 5 DECEMBER (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
Valencia based artist Viktorija Pilatovic is a Lithuanian jazz vocalist and composer known for her unique style and often captivating performances. In the realm of jazz, where each note is pivotal, Viktorija Pilatovic perhaps stands out, to a certain extent, as a visionary of sorts. Along with her band, she weaves together a tapestry of […]
