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6th July 2024 ‘THE STEEPWATER BAND’ PLAYED ’16 TONELADAS’ (PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT)
The loud crunch of rhythm guitar and a crack of the snare drum on the downbeat was the evening call to order. The Steepwater Band is in the house, ready to rock the night away. Enter Please the Believer, a catchy, boogie rocker that started off the night. Stepping through Valencia on their six-date Spain […]
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food and drink 
4th July 2024 SAVOURING TAPAS AT THE ‘MERCADO DE LA IMPRENTA’
Near Plaza España and hidden in the Calle de la Mascota you will find the emblematic ‘Mercado de la Imprenta.’ It was once a printing house but has now been converted into a marketplace, which has since become the largest gastronomic market in Valencia! At first sight, the market appears slightly obscured and concealed between […]
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History 
3rd July 2024 THE FALLA CONVENTO JERUSALÉN MAKES HISTORY WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST FALLAS PILGRIMAGE OF THE WAY OF THE HOLY GRAIL!
This past Sunday, June 30, a historic day occured with the first Fallas pilgrimage of the Way of the Holy Grail. The event has counted with the participation of a hundred falleros and friends of the Commission Falla Convento Jerusalem, who have embarked on this initiative to give visibility to the Way of the Holy […]
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BOOKS 
1st July 2024 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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Places 
26th June 2024 DOG REFUGE IN VALENCIA (SPAIN)
With its numerous parks, open spaces and the emblematice ‘El Rio’ Turia Gardens meandering through the centre, Valencia is a great place to own a dog. I love animals…and I especially love dogs. Not having one here in Valencia, an incredibly dog friendly city, has been a thorn in my side since I arrived. I’d […]
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Music 
25th June 2024 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ‘MR SANCHEZ’
24/7 Valencia: Could you please tell us about how ‘Mr Sanchez’ were formed and your music career and influences too… Dario of ‘MR SANCHEZ’: The band was formed in London in 2017 by four Spanish musicians living there. We all came from different musical experiences and backgrounds, 90s rock being our common ground. In my […]
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Popular Festivals 
24th June 2024 THE LONG AWAITED SAN JUAN FESTIVAL CAME TO THE BEACHES OF VALENCIA THIS PAST SUNDAY, WITH AN EVENING OF BONFIRES, PARTYING AND TRADITION!
A recognition of the summer solstice and a night of mysticism and tradition, seemingly the entirety of Valencia came together on Sunday evening to partake in the biggest beach party of the year: The Fiesta De San Juan. Arriving at Malvarrosa beach, seemingly the most popular spot for the festivities, the atmosphere was hectic yet […]
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Music 
24th June 2024 MUSIC LOVERS FLOCKED FROM ALL OVER SPAIN TO ATTEND THE FIRST EDITION OF MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘NITS VORAMAR’
Nits Voramar, a new open air musical festival at La Marina, has been extremely successful with its first edition. Held over three days on the 16th, 21st and 22nd of June, over 15,000 music fans attended the festival held at The Marina Norte Auditorium, witnessing a dynamic lineup of international and local musicians. The lineup […]
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Music 
24th June 2024 ‘CONCIERTOS DE VIVEROS’ 2024 (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
This July, experience the incredible outdoor live music concerts with Valencia’s ‘Conciertos de Viveros’. The festival is returning to Valencia for 18 nights where summer evenings, live outdoor music and the beauty of the Viveros gardens all come together. These concerts are a wonderful way to experience Valencia’s summer evenings along with friends! With your […]
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Music 
22nd June 2024 ‘THE JAYHAWKS’ PLAYED VALENCIA (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT)
The Jayhawks Complete Their Spanish Tour 2024 in Valencia on a High Note: La Rambleta June 17th. Casually walking onto the stage, the quartet immediately began playing the 2000 single I’m Gonna Make You Love Me from their Smile release (2000 – producer Bob Ezrin). A song that gained familiarity when featured in both soundtracks […]
