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3rd March 2024 VALENCIA FOOTBALL & DRAMA AT THE MESTALLA…
When Real Madrid come to town everything kicks up a notch. A guaranteed capacity crowd, increased anticipation, and the Valencia night sky reverberating with the ‘Himno de la Comunidad Valenciana’ at fever pitch as the teams come out onto the pitch. This season’s clash had added intensity due to the contest being the first match […]
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Popular Festivals 
3rd March 2024 VALENCIA IN FALLAS: A GLIMPSE INTO THE SOUL OF VALENCIA AND ITS PEOPLE
Las Fallas is a unique annual celebration where Valencians commemorate Saint José. The festival unites the city in an explosion of colour, art, culture, and music. It is a month-long celebration of creativity and expression that leaves a lasting impression on all who attend. Thousands of tourists from all over the world gather in Valencia […]
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Sports 
2nd March 2024 VALENCIA FOOTBALL… MESTALLA!
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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what's on 
1st March 2024 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND?
This weekend brings the beginning of March, along with it the start of Fallas celebrations, one of the biggest events of the year. As we bid farewell to February, start the new month off with a whole host of activities. Friday 1st March Kick off the weekend with a Friday full of music with every […]
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Music 
1st March 2024 WHAT’S ON AT THE ‘PALAU DE LES ARTS’ THIS MARCH…
In this month of March, behold one of the finest achievements at Les Arts by Robert Carsen as he brings his iconic rendition of Orpheus and Eurydice back to the stage. In a moving performance composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck, the tale of the two ill-fated lovers is brought alive in a moving display of […]
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BOOKS 
27th February 2024 NEW BOOK ‘PAELLA LOVERS’ (IN ENGLISH) BY CHEF DAVID MONTERO
Paella is known the world over as one of Spain’s most popular dishes. Originating from Valencia it emerged, like a lot of the best foods, as a worker’s favourite that was traditionally cooked over an open fire. The beauty of paella lies in it being a dish that is flexible, one in which the cook […]
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Music 
23rd February 2024 15 CONCERTS IN 2 DAYS IN VALENCIA: ‘MUV! 24’ OFFERS A COASTAL WEEKEND ESCAPE!
On February 23rd and 24th, 2024, Valencia’s urban music scene is set to erupt with the arrival of MUV!24, promising a weekend filled with rhythm, melody, and community spirit. The event, which boasts an impressive lineup of concerts and activities, aims to celebrate the diversity of musical genres while providing a platform for both established […]
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what's on 
22nd February 2024 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN VALENCIA?
Can you feel it in the air? It’s getting warmer and it’s not from the burning puppets soon to be gracing Valencia’s streets. Eager travellers to the Cabanyal are tentatively dipping their toes into the water, some able to show their mirth by jumping in, others face the shameful walk back to the beach. This […]
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shopping 
21st February 2024 THE BEST ‘VINTAGE’ STORES IN RUZAFA!
Vintage stores have been popular since the 60s and are great locations to find affordable, quality branded items. However, in recent years, the vintage clothing industry is booming more than ever. People are becoming increasingly aware of the impact the fast fashion industry has on the planet. It is currently among the top 3 biggest […]
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BOOKS 
20th February 2024 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 […]
