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12th February 2024 RYANAIR UNVEILS AMBITIOUS EXPANSION PLANS FOR VALENCIA IN SUMMER 2024
Ryanair, Valencia’s top airline, has set the stage for an unprecedented summer in 2024 with the announcement of its extensive schedule, marking a significant milestone in the region’s aviation industry. With 64 routes in total, including 6 new destinations, Valencia’s summer air travel landscape is poised for a remarkable transformation. The highlight of Ryanair’s summer […]
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Sports 
11th February 2024 VALENCIA FOOTBALL…EUROPE REMAINS THE GOAL
After being unceremoniously dumped out of the Copa Del Rey last month, by Celta Vigo, the last chance of silverware for this season disappeared. Valencia now have to concentrate on trying to achieve a European spot to salvage anything from another frustrating campaign. A Champions League place looks a stretch too far but the Europa […]
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Nightlife 
11th February 2024 MAX MAX CELTIC PUB
‘Max Max’ is a Celtic pub set in the legendary nightlife zone of Plaza Xuquer and popular with locals and visitors. It has been part of the traditional pub scene for more than 30 years now, which is quite an achievement. You can enjoy live Celtic music here with gigs and weekly jam sessions. They […]
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Food 
11th February 2024 ‘SORBITO DIVINO’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
Hidden away in a quiet corner of the historic centre of Valencia, you will find another wining & dining spot that has our stamp of approval. ‘Sorbito Divino’ is a very well-established restaurant with a cosy interior and a spacious terrace, illuminated with candlelight. When entering the venue, your gaze is drawn to the glass […]
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History 
10th February 2024 FRENCH-SPANISH AGREEMENT CATAPULTS VALENCIA AS A EUROPEAN CULTURAL EPICENTRE THANKS TO THE HOLY GRAIL
Valencia becomes the epicentre of European culture thanks to the agreement between French and Spanish associations that validates the Way of the Holy Grail on an international level. Partnerships to form the European Cultural Itinerary on the Way of the Holy Grail begin in Valencia. In an unprecedented event for cultural promotion and sustainable tourism, […]
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Food 
10th February 2024 CHINESE DUMPLINGS ‘JIAOZI‘ …By Helen Westwater of LA OLA FRESCA
The Chinese New Year in 2024 will be celebrated on February 10th, heralding the year of the Wood Dragon…associated with evolution, good fortune and abundance! With that purpose, you can try these tasty little dumplings ‘Jiaozi’ that are traditionally made to welcome the Chinese New Year. Their shape resembling gold shoe-shaped ingots, an early form […]
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shopping 
9th February 2024 ‘SAN SARU’ OPENS IN VALENCIA!
The second ‘San Saru’ jewellery boutique has opened in Spain, this time gracing the vibrant streets of Valencia. This milestone follows the successful launch of their inaugural physical store in Barcelona, marking a profound shift after eight years of thriving online presence. Co-founded by Carolina Álvarez and Borja Pundik, San Saru crafts each piece with […]
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music and dance 
9th February 2024 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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Art 
8th February 2024 ‘LLORENÇ BARBER’ ART EXHIBITION AT IVAM UNTIL JUNE 2024
The Valencian born artist Llorenç Barber opens a new exhibition today at the IVAM. Considered to be one of Spain’s most important sound artists and creator of the ‘Plurifocal concert’, Barber’s work has concentrated on picking sounds from the everyday walks of life and concentrating it into something that allows the listener to experience it […]
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Food 
4th February 2024 DINING AT ‘HOTARU RESTAURANTE’
Saint Valentine’s Day varies in its celebration across different cultures. Here in Valencia, some similar celebrations even take place on October 9th, where Valencians traditionally exchange marzipan wrapped in a handkerchief. The recipient of the gift must keep the handkerchief in which the marzipan is wrapped as a token of their enduring love and the […]
