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10th May 2026 VALENCIA ‘VERMUT’
Valencia has long been the City of ‘Gin Tonics’! But now the trend for aperitifs has grown and Vermut is making its way back. The bitter sweet drink is on the rise and on the shelves of many bars in Valencia again. Historically, there used to be a Vermut made in many village bodegas around […]
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BOOKS 
5th May 2026 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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shopping 
3rd May 2026 VINTAGE SHOPPING IN VALENCIA (HISTORIC CENTRE)
If you’re looking for a guide to vintage shopping in Valencia…we have the perfectly curated list for your shopping trip through the historic centre, which is an area steeped in history and charm. Second-hand clothing is not only a trend in terms of fashion but also a lifestyle of choosing a more environmentally conscious path. […]
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Food 
28th April 2026 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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Places 
25th April 2026 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA…(EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ REPORT)
Intrigue and murder. Love and conquest. Not every city centre can boast such risqué history and then rise up to become beloved by residents and visitors alike. However, the city centre of Valencia could… and she did. Rewind the clock to 138 B.C. to discover how the heart of Valencia morphed from a swampy island […]
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Art 
19th April 2026 ART IN VALENCIA… IVAM (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
The Institut Valencià d’Art Modern or ‘IVAM’ was the first centre of modern art created in Spain, opening in 1989. It is located at the Julio González centre and houses the museum collection, alongside other temporary exhibitions. Like the name suggests, those who enjoy contemporary and modern pieces will be best suited to exploring IVAM. […]
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Music 
11th April 2026 A NIGHT OUT AT ‘JIMMY GLASS JAZZ BAR’ (EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ REPORT)
The moment you step into Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar, you’re transported to a bygone era of jazz clubs and underground music scenes. The deceivingly small room in fact extends far down to an area invisible to the eye upon entering the bar, its narrow structure creating an intimate space for the audience to really connect […]
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History 
9th April 2026 SAN VICENTE FERRER…THE SAINT OF THE COMMUNITY OF VALENCIA
For those of us living in Valencia, we know how important holidays are here, the almost one month-long celebration of Las Fallas being a prime example. The same applies when celebrating the Holy Week (Semana Santa) and then San Vicente Ferrer Day on April 13th. You may ask, what is San Vicente Ferrer Day? Most […]
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History 
8th April 2026 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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History 
8th April 2026 THE HOLY GRAIL OF VALENCIA…EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EXPERT DR ANA MAFÉ GARCÍA (HISTORY OF ART)
24/7 Valencia: Tell us about your background, education and travels… Dr Ana Mafé García: I studied at a school called Santa María Marianistas in my village of Alboraya- where horchata is made in Valencia. I’ve been well-educated in the Catholic faith. I studied tourism at the official School of Tourism in Madrid and earned my […]
