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11th July 2024 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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History 
9th July 2024 VISITING VALENCIA CATHEDRAL (24/7 VALENCIA)
Exploring the magnificent Gothic masterpiece that is Valencia Cathedral is an awe-inspiring experience on any day, even more so when your visit is guided by passionate experts from the Holy Grail Association. I met Alicia Palazòn and Vicente Navarro of ‘Aula Grial’, Valencia’s local history museum all about the Holy Grail, in front of the […]
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Music 
9th July 2024 ‘FESTIVAL DE JAZZ DE VALÈNCIA’ 2024!
The Valencia Jazz Festival will take place from the 20th of June until the 28th of July in the Jardines del Palau, at the Palau de la Música, in the Sala Rodrigo and in the Sala Iturbi, as well as in several neighbourhoods of the city, focusing on Cuban and flamenco rhythms, designed as an […]
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Music 
8th July 2024 ROY ELLIS PLAYED ‘16 TONELADAS’ (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORT)
The backing musicians, Bandits, a nine-member Spanish ska band, warmed up the crowd before Roy Ellis’s grand entrance. Donning a bright red suit, the gregarious living legend of ska, Ellis (a.k.a. Mr. Symarip) was glowing with enthusiasm. “Are You Ready to Rumble?” Ellis asked above the cheers. The house lit up. The whole venue bounced […]
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Music 
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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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 […]
