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19th August 2024 ‘EL CABANYAL’… DYNAMIC & HISTORIC VALENCIA
El Cabanyal is the barrio or neighbourhood in Valencia that is directly to the west of ‘La Playa de Malvarrosa’. In this barrio you can smell and hear the sea next to you, while enjoying the views of a barrio full of authenticity and grit. As you walk through the streets, you can see the […]
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Music 
17th August 2024 ‘SHEER MAG’ PLUS ‘UMBRIELLE’ PLAY ‘16 TONELADAS’ ON 23 AUGUST!
On the 23rd of August we celebrate a long awaited concert here in Valencia! Sheer Mag (Philadelphia) Sheer Mag are a soulful and merciless amalgam of the Mekons and Thin Lizzy, echoes of The Jackson 5 and seventies funk, and all that with MC5. Big riff rock with a DIY meets hard rock attitude. A […]
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drinks 
13th August 2024 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 
13th August 2024 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
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. 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 on […]
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Music 
13th August 2024 ‘MENORCA GROOVE’ FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS EIGHTH EDITION WITH ANA TIJOUX AND MIGUEL CAMPELLO (FROM ELBICHO) AMONG OTHERS
From 13th to 15th September 2024 in Es Claustre, Mahón. This is Paradise in the Mediterranean with Concerts and Talks. The eighth edition of the Balearic meeting of danceable rhythms, the Menorca Groove Festival, is back. This is a festival that focuses on reggae, funk, tribal music, soul, dub and electronic music on the paradise […]
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Music 
8th August 2024 ‘AY TRICK’ PLAY ‘LA FABRICA DE HIELO’ ON 11 AUGUST!
After 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 ‘La Fabrica de Hielo’ on 11 August . They are an international band from the US and France, […]
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History 
7th August 2024 PRESENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN CULTURAL ITINERARY CANDIDATURE: THE WAY OF THE HOLY GRAIL, ROUTE OF KNOWLEDGE, WAY OF PEACE
This morning at 11:00 a.m. (7 August 2024), a meeting was held with the media in the prestigious Silk Museum of Valencia to officially present the candidacy of the “Way of the Holy Grail, Route of Knowledge, Way of Peace” as a European Cultural Itinerary. Dr. Ana Mafé, a specialist in the history of the […]
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Popular Festivals 
5th August 2024 ‘FESTIVAL NOCHES MAGICAS’ THIS SUMMER
On Saturday 3rd August ‘Festival Noches Magicas’ hosted an ‘80s Summer Party’ at the Jardines De Abril. The gardens are located in San Joan (Alicante) and are a stunning location for a festival. Fairy-lit trees, hidden bars, art installations, food trucks, live performances and a main stage area all give the atmosphere of being in a […]
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Places 
4th August 2024 ‘BEERS & TRAVELS BAR’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA
‘Beers & Travels’ is set in the heart of the old town and is just a stone’s throw from the legendary Torres de Serranos. You can enjoy the football here too! At the pub, you will find 20 different drinks on tap, which includes ‘O’Hara’s stout from Ireland and ‘Maeloc’ dry cider from Galicia. Check […]
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Sports 
2nd August 2024 THE LADIES EUROPEAN GOLF TOUR RETURNS TO ‘LA SELLA’ (SEPTEMBER 19-22)
Top international golf returns to the region in September when La Sella Golf Resort plays host to the 25th leg of this season’s Ladies European Tour. The par 72 course, nestled in the Valencian countryside close to Denia, was part of the 2023 LET programme, and the total prize money for the event this year […]
