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1st June 2026 VALENCIA CAVA (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
Valencia’s Bubbles just right for the festive season! What better way to celebrate with Valencia’s very own Cava? Valencian Cava? Well, yes! A brief history of Cava Historically Cava was a sparkling wine made in Cataluña, the word meaning cave or cellar in which the first wines were stored and made. Josep Raventós (Cordoniu) is […]
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Sports 
27th May 2026 VALENCIA FOOTBALL… MESTALLA is 103 years old in May!
From Mestalla to Nou Mestalla? My first memories of the Mestalla stadium go back to the 1995/1996 season when I first moved to Valencia in the late summer of 1995. I was based in the nearby barrio of Benimaclet, a district of Valencia that is literally walking distance from what is now La Liga’s oldest […]
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BOOKS 
18th May 2026 CHEF & AUTHOR PEDRO PONCE PALOMARES: ‘THE BOOK OF RICES’ (123 RECIPES)
EXCLUSIVE 24/7 VALENCIA INTERVIEW Based in Valencia, Pedro Ponce Palomares is a professional chef and renowned author regarding Spanish cuisine. Visitors travel from all over the world to enjoy paella in the city of Valencia and the surrounding region. His book ‘El Libro de los Arroces, El Arroz en mi Memoria’ are rice recipes that […]
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shopping 
14th May 2026 VALENCIA CERAMICS ‘COLLA MONLLEÓ’ IN PLAZA REDONDA
‘Colla Monlleó’ is a Valencian artistic pottery shop since 1860 in the emblematic Plaza Redonda. Here, you will find traditional pieces painted and handmade in Valencia. There are a wide range of plates, tiles, jugs… and all of them reproductions of medieval, 17th, 19th and modern ceramics. This is a family-run business dedicated to the […]
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Food 
12th May 2026 ENJOYING TAPAS AT ‘TASCA EL BOTIJO’ IN VALENCIA
Are you looking to savour quality tapas in an authentic Spanish tasca in the historic centre at any time of the day? It’s in the heart of the historic centre, so easy to find. The interior is warm with an attractive local art exhibition lining the brick walls, clean wooden tables and a sociable, cosy […]
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drinks 
10th May 2026 VALENCIA ‘VERMUT’
Valencia has long been the City of ‘Gin Tonics’! But now the trend for aperitifs has grown and Vermut is making its way back. The bitter sweet drink is on the rise and on the shelves of many bars in Valencia again. Historically, there used to be a Vermut made in many village bodegas around […]
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BOOKS 
5th May 2026 WHERE TO FIND ENGLISH BOOKS IN VALENCIA
Think there are no bookshops that sell books in English in Valencia? Think again! Whether you forgot to bring your holiday read with you, want the familiar comfort of an English book as an expat, or you’d like to practice your English reading skills, here are five bookshops you should check out in Valencia. […]
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shopping 
3rd May 2026 VINTAGE SHOPPING IN VALENCIA (HISTORIC CENTRE)
If you’re looking for a guide to vintage shopping in Valencia…we have the perfectly curated list for your shopping trip through the historic centre, which is an area steeped in history and charm. Second-hand clothing is not only a trend in terms of fashion but also a lifestyle of choosing a more environmentally conscious path. […]
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Food 
28th April 2026 STRAWBERRY EXPLOSION! By Helen Westwater ‘La Ola Fresca’
Strawberries are hard to beat! Heart-shaped and juicy, they have also been scientifically proven to reduce the risk of a heart attack through their high content of flavonoids (antioxidants) and are rich in potassium, the mineral that helps to regulate fluids and blood pressure. Try them with a splash of balsamic vinegar, black pepper, rocket […]
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Places 
25th April 2026 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA…(EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ REPORT)
Intrigue and murder. Love and conquest. Not every city centre can boast such risqué history and then rise up to become beloved by residents and visitors alike. However, the city centre of Valencia could… and she did. Rewind the clock to 138 B.C. to discover how the heart of Valencia morphed from a swampy island […]
