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7th April 2026 ‘RADIO CITY’ … EXCLUSIVE REPORT!
“If Radio City’s walls could speak, they would say: life is wonderful”. This legendary bar and live music venue is located in the heart of the old town of Valencia. It is known for its vintage vibe, luscious cocktails, and rhythmic music. From flamenco dancing to jazz and reggae nights, Radio City keeps the citizens […]
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Food 
3rd April 2026 FOOD BY HELEN WESTWATER OF LA OLA FRESCA…‘ARNADÍ DE CALABAZA’
One of the most fascinating things about cooking, for me, is the dialogue or stories that can be passed down through the ages. Traditional recipes, and the way they are celebrated in our homes, can give coded messages of where we came from and the stories of our journey. As we are in Easter, we […]
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Popular Festivals 
3rd April 2026 SEMANA SANTA MARINERA (VALENCIA)
“Walking through Valencia this week, you may catch a sight that might cause you to look again. Donned in what’s known as a ‘capirote’, the pointed hood bears a striking resemblance to the KKK. The capirote predates the 20th Century and is worn by penitents during the Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Spain in order […]
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Popular Festivals 
2nd April 2026 VALENCIA AT EASTER (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
In a city whose most iconic ‘Fallas’ festival involves building hundreds of expensive and intricate sculptures, only to burn them all down simultaneously, it’s not surprising that even Easter celebrations are a little bit different in Valencia. Easter’s Semana Santa or ‘Holy Week’ is celebrated across Spain as a sombre occasion where cofradias or ‘brotherhoods’ […]
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Food 
30th March 2026 EASTER SPECIAL! ‘TORRIJA-BRIOCHE’ WITH COCONUT ICE CREAM…BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
As in many countries, traditions marked by religious public holidays go hand in hand with food. With the start of Easter, Spanish culinary delights such as Mona de Pascua, Sopa de Ajo, buñuelos and chocolate eggs, all celebrate the return of eggs and fat back on the table once more. All this after a month […]
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Food 
29th March 2026 LA MONA DE PASCUA (EASTER IN VALENCIA)
EASTER DESSERT: Today, it can be found with slight variations practically all over Spain. It is an Easter dessert whose tasting symbolizes that Lent is over. ORIGIN OF NAME: The name comes from the munna or mouna, an Arabic term that means “provision of the mouth”, a gift that the Muslims gave to their lords. […]
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Popular Festivals 
29th March 2026 EASTER IN VALENCIA IS A BIT DIFFERENT
The Holy Week in Valencia is so unique that events unfold over fifteen days, offering numerous peculiarities. Images in houses; Christs carried by their faithful, pressed against their chests; the Dolorosas guarded by grenadier soldiers; the colourful attire; the music, sometimes sad, other times cheerful; the pyrotechnics that proclaim the Resurrection or the typical gastronomy […]
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Places 
22nd March 2026 SUNSETS AT ALBUFERA
With the seasons changing, our chance to enjoy orange sunsets approaches. While beautiful sunset spots can be found in various locations within Valencia, just a short 20 to 25-minute drive outside of the city is Albufera Natural Park. The lagoon here makes for some stunning sunset pictures and ideal date spots. However, the highlight of […]
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transport 
15th March 2026 BEST TRANSPORT APPS IN VALENCIA
Despite the beauty of walking around Spain’s third-largest city, sometimes you want other transport rather than just your feet. Valencia boasts many efficient methods of transport, with buses and metros running frequently. Cycle lanes are ubiquitous and clearly marked, and Valencia also has another more unique rental service – the mint green YEGO electric scooter. […]
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Popular Festivals 
14th March 2026 ’24/7 Valencia’ GUIDE to FALLAS 2026
Are you interested in folklore? Tradition? Big dresses? If you are, stick around. Valencia has all that and more, during the celebration known as Fallas. Read this and consider yourself armed for the festivities. LAS FALLAS This March 2026, you’ll see these large sculptures being set up at practically every street corner in Valencia. Anything […]
