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13th August 2024 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 
13th August 2024 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
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. 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 on […]
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Food 
10th August 2024 ‘VALENCIA SUMMER FRUIT TART’
How fabulous is Valencia during the summer? The weather is magnificent and the city has a more relaxed vibe. Awakening in the fresh light, the city is alluring, people are in their summer-fun mode and the pace is perfect. Restaurants and bars are opening again and it’s a joy to be strolling around the historic […]
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Sports 
10th August 2024 VALENCIA FOOTBALL…TOUGH START TO THE NEW CAMPAIGN
The software algorithm that creates the LaLiga fixtures did Valencia Football Club no favours for this forthcoming campaign, spewing out contests against five clubs in the first half dozen matches that finished above Los Che last season. With the toughest start ahead of them for years, Valencia must hit the ground running. First up is […]
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Music 
8th August 2024 ‘AY TRICK’ PLAY ‘LA FABRICA DE HIELO’ ON 11 AUGUST!
After attending a recent ‘Ay Trick’ show, I can assure you that you will undeniably enjoy an energetic explosion of funk and soul every time they play live. So, don’t miss out on their upcoming concert at ‘La Fabrica de Hielo’ on 11 August . They are an international band from the US and France, […]
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History 
7th August 2024 PRESENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN CULTURAL ITINERARY CANDIDATURE: THE WAY OF THE HOLY GRAIL, ROUTE OF KNOWLEDGE, WAY OF PEACE
This morning at 11:00 a.m. (7 August 2024), a meeting was held with the media in the prestigious Silk Museum of Valencia to officially present the candidacy of the “Way of the Holy Grail, Route of Knowledge, Way of Peace” as a European Cultural Itinerary. Dr. Ana Mafé, a specialist in the history of the […]
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Popular Festivals 
5th August 2024 ‘FESTIVAL NOCHES MAGICAS’ THIS SUMMER
On Saturday 3rd August ‘Festival Noches Magicas’ hosted an ‘80s Summer Party’ at the Jardines De Abril. The gardens are located in San Joan (Alicante) and are a stunning location for a festival. Fairy-lit trees, hidden bars, art installations, food trucks, live performances and a main stage area all give the atmosphere of being in a […]
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Sports 
2nd August 2024 THE LADIES EUROPEAN GOLF TOUR RETURNS TO ‘LA SELLA’ (SEPTEMBER 19-22)
Top international golf returns to the region in September when La Sella Golf Resort plays host to the 25th leg of this season’s Ladies European Tour. The par 72 course, nestled in the Valencian countryside close to Denia, was part of the 2023 LET programme, and the total prize money for the event this year […]
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Music 
2nd August 2024 A NIGHT OUT AT ‘16 TONELADAS’ IN VALENCIA
Based in the barrio of Campanar, ‘16 Toneladas’ is a welcoming live music venue with a dedicated audience. It is just a 10 minute walk from the historic centre of Valencia and near the main coach station of the city. The doors have just opened for this evening’s concert by J.P. Bimeni and The Black […]
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Food 
30th July 2024 A PLETHORA OF PAELLA
Paella has become a gastronomic delight with a truly international reach and with Spanish restaurants, all over the globe, featuring the rice dish on its menu. Yet its origins are in Valencia. Any proud Valencian will tell you that if you’ve ever had something calling itself paella outside Valencia…that really all you’ve had is rice […]
