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7th August 2026 AN AUTHENTIC NIGHT OF TAPAS AND FLAMENCO AT ‘EL TORO Y LA LUNA’
‘El Toro y La Luna’ offers visitors a very memorable evening out, bringing together Spanish cuisine and flamenco music and dance. Their high-quality gastronomy complements the exceptional flamenco performance by a family of artists. A night which tickles all your senses, will treat your tastebuds with delicious food, your sight with expressive dancing, and your […]
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Places 
7th August 2026 VALENCIA’S TRIBUNAL DE LES AIGUES: EUROPE’S OLDEST LEGAL BODY
On the doorstep of Valencia’s Cathedral, the Puerta de los Apóstoles de la Catedral de València, a group of people in black robes ascend the cathedral steps. No, not monks or farmers. They are Judges of Europe’s oldest continuing legal institution, the Tribunal de las Aguas (the Water Court). This body meets every Thursday at […]
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drinks 
29th July 2026 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 
2nd July 2026 Finnegan’s of Dublin (VALENCIA)
Finnegan’s of Dublin opened in Valencia in October of 1995 and was the first Irish pub of the city. It is set in the beautiful Plaza de la Reina, in the heart of the historic centre of the city. Finnegan’s of Dublin in Valencia is twinned with the famous Finnegan’s of Dublin in Éire, in […]
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Food 
30th June 2026 TAPAS IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA….’LA BODEGUILLA DEL GATO’
What a great name for a tapas bar! This roughly translates as ‘The Cat’s Wine Cellar’ but it does sound cooler in Spanish. Arguably, this is still one of Valencia’s best kept secrets and it is nicely hidden away in a mellow corner of the historic centre. Over the years, members of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ […]
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Sports 
27th June 2026 GAY GAMES IN VALENCIA
Valencia has won the bid to host the ‘Gay Games’, an international sporting and cultural event which occurs every four years. Created by American Olympian Tom Waddell in 1980, The Games aim to promote and increase appreciation and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Succeeding over other finalists Munich (Germany) and Guadalajara (Mexico), Valencia will follow […]
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food and drink 
21st June 2026 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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music and dance 
13th June 2026 AN EVENING OF LIVE FLAMENCO AT ‘CAFÉ DEL DUENDE’
Situated in the pleasant ‘El Botánico’ neighbourhood near the historic centre, ‘Café del Duende’ stands out as a cherished gem, offering an intimate and authentic space where the essence of flamenco comes to life. Revered throughout Valencia, the establishment beckons both locals and travellers to immerse themselves in the vibrant rhythms and soul-stirring melodies of […]
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Places 
12th June 2026 Port Saplaya (exclusive report)
About 5km away from the main beaches of Valencia, Port Saplaya has rightly earnt its nickname “Little Venice”. The picturesque harbour features unique, pastel-coloured holiday homes built a stone’s throw away from the sea. Port Saplaya has two beaches, separated by the entrance to the port. The walk along the marina is pleasant and a […]
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cavas 
1st June 2026 VALENCIA CAVA (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
Valencia’s Bubbles just right for the festive season! What better way to celebrate with Valencia’s very own Cava? Valencian Cava? Well, yes! A brief history of Cava Historically Cava was a sparkling wine made in Cataluña, the word meaning cave or cellar in which the first wines were stored and made. Josep Raventós (Cordoniu) is […]
