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29th October 2024 SHOPPING WITH ‘UNO’ AT MERCADO CENTRAL
UNO is the emblematic stand of the Mercado Central! It’s a place to meet, to sample food at the Central Market of Valencia, which is known as the ‘Mercado Central’, where UNO fits right in. Enjoy a snack, and take the chance to rediscover local products. It is the project of the very amiable and […]
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History 
26th October 2024 FOOD, LANGUAGE AND ARCHITECTURE: THE REMNANTS OF MUSLIM VALENCIA
Amidst the office blocks, stadiums and beach bars of Valencia, the legacy of Al-Andalus lives on. Valencia, one of Spain’s oldest cities, has been washed over by the tides of history, and each successive wave of empires and religions have all left their mark in its walls. The city surrendered to the Berber and Arab […]
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Places 
21st October 2024 ‘JARDÍN DEL TURIA’ OF VALENCIA (SPAIN’S LONGEST URBAN GARDEN)
Paloma Ceballos (https://tuguiaenvalencia.com/) refers to the ‘Jardín del Turia’ as a river (rio in Spanish), which used to cross through the city. The river that is now a garden was diverted south of the city, in 1957, because of the big flood. “When we go to the Gardens, we start in the city centre to […]
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Food 
21st October 2024 VEGAN FOOD AT ‘KHAMBÚ’ IN VALENCIA
24/7 VALENCIA: What is the philosophy of KHAMBÚ? KHAMBU: ‘Khambú’ was born in Valencia as a vegan fast food restaurant. We have a great commitment to sustainability. You will find a variety of dishes that will surprise you regarding their texture, taste, smell, colour & appearance. All of this at a price that is affordable […]
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History 
14th October 2024 LA RIADA DE VALENCIA: THE FLOOD THAT SUBMERGED A CITY
This 14th of October marks the 67th anniversary of “La Riada de Valencia”, the flooding of the River Turia in 1957, which left 81 people dead and three-quarters of the city’s streets underwater. Just like all cities built on the banks of rivers, Valencia suffered an eternal paradox: a river is a source of life […]
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Food 
12th October 2024 EATING PAELLA AT ‘YUSO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
If paella is your dish of choice, ‘Restaurante Yuso’ is a good place to be! Serving a wide variety of paellas – the traditional Spanish dish born in Valencia – Yuso has a selection of menus for weekends, evenings and lunch. With two branches, located on Calle Cruz and Plaza Carmen, you can enjoy authentic […]
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Music 
10th October 2024 ‘UNA COSA RARA’: A TRUE LOCAL EXPERIENCE WITH INTIMATE, COSY VIBES!
‘Una Cosa Rara’ is an intimate bar not so far from the centre of Valencia, focused on alternative and cultural leisure. Run by the genial, welcoming and friendly owner Pep, it is set in the pleasant barrio of Juan Llorens. It is an ideal spot for those who want to express their art and have […]
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History 
9th October 2024 October 9th is the Day of the Valencian Community!
October 9th is the Day of the Valencian Community and commemorates the entry into the city of Valencia of King of Aragon ‘Jaume I the Conqueror’ in 1238. The “mocaorà The 9th of October is also the feast day of ‘Sant Donís’ (in Spanish, San Dionisio), traditionally considered the patron saint of lovers, which is […]
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Sports 
2nd October 2024 THE LEGENDARY ‘SANTIAGO CAÑIZARES’ (EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW)
24/7 VALENCIA: Can you tell us about the first-hand experience of doing Rally? SANTIAGO CAÑIZARES: I’ve always enjoyed driving racing cars since I started out playing football. When my football career came to an end, it’s when I could permit myself to take this risk and make being a rally car racer a reality and […]
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Food 
2nd October 2024 RECIPE BOOK WITH THE BEST PRODUCTS FROM THE VALENCIAN ‘HUERTA’
Matilde Carrasco publishes 23 easy, tasty, and healthy recipes with products from the Valencian huerta (market garden). It is a delicious proposal that goes beyond the classic recipe book, an aspect that the author herself highlights: “It started out as a cookery book, as it has these 23 easy, tasty and healthy recipes…but the truth […]
