• Food
    ‘BHARAT’ INDIAN RESTAURANT IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA

    EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW WITH INDIAN OWNER NAVDEEP SIDHU On a Saturday night, a couple of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team dined out at this deservedly popular Indian restaurant, right in the heart of the city. It was a mostly Spanish crowd with a pleasant & upbeat atmosphere. The genuine Indian cuisine was most enjoyable and […]

  • shopping
    SHOPPING AT ‘AFRIC ART’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA…

    24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT SHOPPING AT ‘AFRIC ART’? AFRIC ART: In AFRIC ART we have singular objects on display from all corners of the world. What defines us is that they are original products. We get them directly from the source so you will find unique products & wares, from faraway […]

  • wines
    VALENCIA CAVA

    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 […]

  • Health
    ‘CENTRO OBLIVIUM’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA IS OPEN…

    24/7 VALENCIA: CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT OBLIVIUM? OBLIVIUM: Floatation: the ultimate experience in relaxation. Floating is a method of attaining the deepest relaxation one can experience. Essentially, floatation is spending 50 minutes lying quietly in the dark (or with a soft light if you prefer), suspended in a warm solution of Epsom salt, […]

  • Food
    ‘TURRÓN’ By Helen Westwater of ‘La Ola Fresca’

    Christmas time is not so far away now! Ever wondered how to feed an army?  Well, apparently this is how the Moors did it; with the use of energy rich almonds and honey in a form convenient to transport, allowing an instant on-the-move vitality snack and leading to the origin of the Jijona Turrón.  Just […]

  • Food
    SHOPPING WITH ‘UNO’ AT MERCADO CENTRAL

    UNO is the emblematic stand of the Mercado Central! It’s a place to meet, to sample food at the Central Market of Valencia, which is known as the ‘Mercado Central’, where UNO fits right in. Enjoy a snack, and take the chance to rediscover local products. It is the project of the very amiable and […]

  • Places
    EXCLUSIVE REPORT ON THE DYNAMIC BARRIO OF BENIMACLET (VALENCIA)

    The city of Valencia can be split into sub-divisions or neighbourhoods often known as “barrios”. One of these barrios is called Benimaclet, a name with Arabic origins meaning “sons of Majlad.” This barrio is located to the northeast of Valencia’s city centre. Before 1970, this barrio practiced local sovereignty; therefore Benimaclet was its own town […]

  • Places
    MY RUZAFA (ONE OF VALENCIA’S HIPPEST BARRIOS)

    Ruzafa or Russafa (Valenciano) means something similar to “scented garden” in Arabic. The Valencian barrio is known for being an upbeat and progressive area and home to many artists, local families and immigrants. Located on the southern side of the city, historically, it used to be seen as somewhat apart from the centre of action […]

  • Music
    VALENCIA MUSIC… INTERVIEW WITH THE LATE ‘KUAMI  MENSAH (1971-2021)

    Kuami Mensah was a Valencian based musician with a truly international vision. Originally from Benin, Africa, he settled in Valencia, Spain. He collected a stellar cast of musicians from Valencia and Benin for his ‘Minon M’zon’ album. It is nearly 70 minutes long, with 15 songs and the beautiful booklet has translations in English, Spanish, […]

  • Food
    VEGAN FOOD AT ‘KHAMBÚ’ IN VALENCIA

    24/7 VALENCIA:  What is the philosophy of KHAMBÚ? KHAMBU: ‘Khambú’ was born in Valencia as a vegan fast food restaurant. We have a great commitment to sustainability. You will find a variety of dishes that will surprise you regarding their texture, taste, smell, colour & appearance. All of this at a price that is affordable […]

  • Art
    VALENCIA STREET ART… ‘BARBITURIKILLS’ (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)

    24/7 Valencia: Tell us about the philosophy and objectives of your art… BARBITURIKILLS: The philosophy of my art can be summed up as revolution, humour and love. My work has a cheerful and fun character. The characters I paint are acidic, kind, loving and adorable. I want visual art for all audiences even if they […]

  • food and drink
    LALOLA 4 EXPERIENCES? 1 TEAM IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

    24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT LALOLA 4 EXPERIENCES? LALOLA RESTAURANTE:     We are a team that has been in the centre of the city of Valencia for over 20 years. We serve Mediterranean cuisine in our restaurant, with rice and paellas made on-the-spot. It is a special enclave with a relaxing terrace. Located […]

  • Places
    ‘LA FÁBRICA DE HIELO’ IN CABANYAL

    La Fábrica de Hielo is one of our favourite “chill-out” spots. This artistic and diverse space hides in the barrio of ‘El Cabanyal’, just next to the beach. Revamped from an abandoned ice factory; on the inside there is natural light that pours from the ceilings to illuminate a playful, hipster interior with colourful mismatching […]

  • food and drink
    ‘ANITA GIRO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA

    ‘Anita Giro’ will celebrate their 14th anniversary this year. Various members of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team have been popping in for their mostly Mediterranean tapas and tasty dinners, with an international touch, over the years. It’s a liberal mix of clientele, attractive cuisine and it has a rather distinctive buzz too. The name of the […]

  • Food
    TAPAS AT ‘CLANN BAR’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA…

    24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us about your background regarding the world of tapas? Clann Bar: “Valencia has changed a lot. I came to this city over 20 years ago and worked in ‘Tasca Angel’, which was my classic schooling in choosing the right fresh products from the ‘Mercado Central.’ I also learnt how to […]

  • Popular Festivals
    VALENCIA CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

    The “Todo a un Euro” shops have been stocking tinsel and blow-up Santas for months. Dean Martin is blasting out of the speakers at ‘El Corte Inglés’. It’s 20 degrees outside. It must be Christmas time in Valencia, a time for peace on Earth, goodwill to all men, ‘Christmas do’ Gin and Tonics, big tellies […]

  • Food
    Valencia’s Turrón

    #Turrón is the Valencia Community’s great contribution to Christmas in Spain. This year, just like every other year, there will be a little, crunchy bit of Valencia Yuletide cheer on every Spanish Christmas table. The true homelands of turrón are the towns of Alicante and Xixona (Jijona), where the sweet has been made since 1531 […]

  • BOOKS
    VALENCIA BOOKS…’LA BALADA DEL BAR TORINO’ RAFA LAHUERTA YÚFERA

    Rafa Lahuerta Yúfera is a Valencian writer, blogger and former member and founder of the Valencia CF supporter’s group Gol Gran. His book “La balada del bar Torino” (in reference to the bar in C/Barcelonina where  Valencia C.F. was founded back in 1919) was published to acclaim. It is more than just a book about […]

  • Music
    VALENCIA MUSIC…’REINA ROJA’ HAVE NEW SINGLE OUT!

    24/7 Valencia 1. Tell us something about your roots and influences… Reina Roja: We are a mixture of all the music that we have been listening to all of our lives as well as the influences of the musicians that have played with us. If you like what you are listening to, it stays with […]

  • Places
    ENJOYING ‘BEERS & TRAVELS BAR’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA

    ##‘Beers & Travels Bar’ is set in the heart of the old town and is just a stone’s throw from the legendary Torres de Serranos. At the pub, you will find 24 different drinks on tap, which sometimes includes ‘Elvis Juice’  & ‘PUNK IPA’, ‘Brugse Zot’ & ‘Straffe Hendrik’ & ‘Blue Moon’ & ‘Delirium Tremens’ […]

  • Food
    ‘CAFÉ ARTYSANA’ IN RUZAFA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)

    ##24/7 Valencia: What is your philosophy? Café Artysana: We believe in good coffee, that kind of coffee that makes you take a deep breath when you smell it and that, with the first sip, it already makes you feel better. We believe in good food that is homemade, healthy and tasty, prepared with local and […]

  • Sports
    DAVID BECKHAM “EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW” 24/7 VALENCIA MAGAZINE

    >##It’s a long way from Leytonstone, mate. David Beckham arrived in Spain in the summer of 2003. Joining Real Madrid, the self-proclaimed ‘best team in the world’ he arrived with great expectations. Playing alongside galácticos like Ronaldo, Zidane, Figo and Raul he was hoping to learn a useful language, get a bit of a suntan […]

  • Music
    VALENCIA MUSIC! EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MATT BAKER

    ## 24/7 VALENCIA: 1.Could you tell us something about your background and musical education? I actually started at the age of six with the piano but from the beginning had an idea that this wasn’t the ideal instrument for me. I had asked to play drums and my parents wisely told me to start with […]

  • Places
    CHILLING OUT AT ‘CAFÉ MUSEU’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE

    Set in a mellow corner of the historic centre, ‘Café Museu’ can rightfully claim to have a worthy history all of its own. As one of the first bohemian bars of the Barrio del Carmen, it was founded in 1972 as ‘Raco.’ It was a favourite haunt of the local Art students whose college then […]

  • wines
    VALENCIA WINES, VERMUTS AND CAVAS OVER THE HOLIDAYS

    IN THIS ARTICLE WE LOOK AT SOME WINES, VERMUT AND CAVA RECOMMENDED FOR XMAS CELEBRATIONS Vermut ‘Secret Thing’ Bodegas Sebiran, DO Utiel-Requena 14.5% ABV. From the Campo Arcis bodega Sebiran. This is a new Vermut, another experiment turned ‘reality’ from Ken Wagener. Described as a ‘German Vermut’ in one newspaper, it uses white, rosado and […]

  • Places
    INTERVIEW WITH ‘YOUR ENGLISH TIME’

    24/7 VALENCIA: Can you tell us something about ‘Your English Time’? YOUR ENGLISH TIME: We are a language centre that has been operating since October 1991 to date. We have been giving English training courses for the hotel and catering industry since 1997 and Forcem’s English for Business courses from 1977 to 2003 (intersectoral, general […]

  • Editorial
    VALENCIA MUSIC… TONI COTOLI (MEDITERRANEAN GUITARIST)

    24/7 VALENCIA: Tell us something about your background  and musical education … TONI COTOLI: I was born in Valencia in 1974. At nine years of age I started my musical studies at the ‘Unión de Pescadores del Cabanyal’ Musical Society, where I played the clarinet. At sixteen, I exchanged the clarinet for the guitar, beginning […]

  • Editorial
    Exclusive The Stone Roses Interview (IN VALENCIA)

    ##It’s been a long, strange trip. ’24/7 Valencia’ magazine’s relationship with The Stone Roses stretches back to 1989, when resident ’24/7 Valencia’ photographer Kaiko witnessed and shot photos at their legendary gig at the Barraca club in Sueca in the Valencia region. Between 2002 and up to the present day, the ’24/7 Valencia’ editor has […]

  • Art
     PICASSO EXHIBITION! ‘MODELOS DEL DESEO’ at ‘FUNDACIÓN  BANCAJA’ OF VALENCIA UNTIL MARCH 1st 2020

     ##24/7 Valencia:Could you tell us more about the Picasso exhibition? Fundación Bancaja: “The Picasso exhibition ‘Modelos del deseo’ offers a tour through the late work of the Malaga painter and his entire creative imagination with desire as the motivation for his artistic creativity. The collection of works on display allows visitors to see the models […]

  • Editorial
    ‘SEMILLA HOLISTIC CENTRE’ IN RUZAFA (VALENCIA)

    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 1. What are the aims of Centro Semilla? To help you on an inner quest. To give direction back to your life by living more consciously. 2. Can you tell us something more about the courses available? We offer Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, Energetic therapies and much more in both Spanish and English. There […]

  • Places
    FOOD & MOMENTS GROUP AND HARD ROCK CAFE WILL OPEN A NEW “ROCK SHOP” AT THE AVE JOAQUIN SOROLLA STATION (VALENCIA)

    The store will house exclusive collectible merchandise of the international brand. Food & Moments Group is expanding in Valencia-Spain with the upcoming opening of an exclusive ‘Hard Rock Cafe’ store at the Joaquin Sorolla AVE train station of Valencia. The new Rock Shop hopes to open before the next Fallas and will offer various collectible […]

  • Music
    RENOWNED ‘LIEDERIST’ AT PALAU DE LES ARTS ON FEB 1st

    ##Simon Keenlyside dedicates his recital of ‘Les Arts és Lied’ to Schubert and  French ‘mélodie.’ – The English baritone, one of the most notable ‘liederists’ of his generation, makes his debut on Saturday at Les Arts accompanied by Caroline Dowdle on the piano. – The seats for this cycle, which houses the Main Hall, range […]

  • Music
    LIVE FUSION MUSIC WITH ‘PUENTES’ AT CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ JANUARY 25th

    ##Carolina Araoz presents ‘Puentes’ in Valencia this Saturday, January 25th at 21h at ‘Café Mercedes Jazz’ in the dynamic barrio of Ruzafa. The show includes songs that fuse Peruvian, Latin and flamenco traditions with jazz and pop. The composers and musicians are Carolina Araoz on vocals and saxophone, Eve Matin on harp, Ricardo Osorno on […]

  • Music
    PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE SHOW AT ‘LA RAMBLETA’ OF VALENCIA ON JAN 24th

    ##Pink Floyd’s timeless music shouldn’t die with the original group. That’s the premise on which ‘Pink Tones’ create their live show. With more than 14 years of experience, Pink Tones offers a show that will not leave the spectator indifferent, and will transport you to that special universe that Pink Floyd created in their music […]

  • Art
    ARTIST SHEELA GOWDA EXHIBITION ‘REMAINS’ IN SPAIN AT ‘BOMBAS GENS’

    ##’Bombas Gens’ presents Sheela Gowda’s first solo exhibition in Spain. The project implies a departure from previous exhibitions at the Fundació Per Amor a l’Art, as it includes large-scale sculptural installations made of materials such as human hair, thread, cow dung and tar drums.  The Fundació Per Amor a L’Art (FPAA) presents at the Bombas […]

  • Editorial
    THE AWARD-WINNING CHEF WHO MADE HIS NAME IN THE VALENCIA REGION OPENS A NEW VENTURE IN MADRID…

    ##Quique Dacosta, chef and winner of three Michelin stars, will be the culinary manager at the new Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, which opens its doors this summer. After the greatest restoration in this emblematic hotel’s 110 years of history, the luxury multi-national hotel is entrusting the creation and direction of its culinary department to one […]

  • Editorial
    CHARITY CONCERT IN VALENCIA (Concierto del Centenario – I Gala de Campeones)

    ##FIRST GALA CONCERT OF CHAMPIONS AT CHRISTMAS  * Half a thousand Valencianistas gathered in Kinepolis to enjoy the ‘Gala of Champions’ * Organised by the Footballers’ Association, Valencia CF and produced by Symphony Productions, the profits will go to the Silla Football School The 1st Champions Gala organised by the Valencia CF Footballers Association together […]

  • Editorial
    QUIROPRACTICO VALENCIA

    ##Dear Friend: You’ve tried everything. You sleep with pillows under your legs…tried punishing therapy…you are half-conscious from taking pain pills all day…you’ve even tried painful injections that gave you only temporary relief at best…and maybe your doctors are now even telling you that you may need surgery because nothing else has worked. Back pain can […]

  • Art
    ART IN VALENCIA AT IVAM… ‘A BARBARIAN IN EUROPE’ JEAN DUBUFFET

    ##24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us more about the exhibition? IVAM: “The show, curated by Baptiste Brun, comprises a meticulous selection of about two hundred works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings, together with many documents and objects, with which we are able to offer the public an approach to the work of Jean Dubuffet […]

  • Places
    MAR D’AMURA OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

    The ‘24/7 Valencia’ team have had some memorable nights of delicious dining & superb live music at ‘Mar d’Amura’ since it opened. This place has quality written all over it and attracts an appreciative crowd and is refreshingly integrated with the district. Set in the heart of the Cabanyal district, it is run by Maria […]

  • Editorial
    DIEGO EL CIGALA PLAYS VALENCIA ON DECEMBER 21 AT PALAU DE LES ARTS

    ##Diego El Cigala is one of the most representative figures of the new trends that flamenco has experienced in the last twenty years. The Madrid artist’s desire to fuse flamenco singing with a diversity of genres and styles has earned him recognition from Grammy awards and the merit of reaching new audiences beyond Spain, especially […]

  • food and drink
    ‘EL GORDO DE CORTES’ OPENS IN VALENCIA!

    The culinary landscape of Valencia has just been enriched with the arrival of ‘El Gordo de Cortes’, the latest venture from the esteemed ‘El Gordo y El Flaco’ restaurant group. Nestled in an emblematic part of the city, this gastronomic gem is situated on the ground floor of the iconic Ikon Tower, standing tall as […]

  • food and drink
    ‘MILA’ ARGENTINE RESTAURANT… NEW IN VALENCIA!

    ‘La milanesa’ is a dish that is well-travelled. Originating from Italy and bearing great resemblance to the Wiener Schnitzel of Austria, it is said that it took on its current amalgamation after being brought to Milan by Austrian troops who were fighting in the Napoleonic wars. During the periods of great migration from Italy to […]

  • Places
    ST. PATRICK’S VALENCIA (IRISH PUB)

    “A true Irish pub” that knows the craic! International staff who speak Spanish and English! FREE WIFI to all customers.   Cosy interior with 5 rooms and 2 bars. A good mix of Spaniards, visitors and expats. They have 5 Big Screen Plasma Televisions  that show all the sporting events (football, rugby, cricket, golf, basketball, etc.)! […]

  • Places
    SERENITY IN ‘SALER’

    The Saler area of the Valencia Community is often associated with the renowned Albufera National Park. However, my recent trip to the region uncovered a different, equally captivating allure. Spanning approximately 21,120 hectares, La Albufera National Park stands as a serene sanctuary celebrated for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. At its core lies the […]

  • Popular Festivals
    VALENCIA QUESTIONS WARS WITH ITS MUNICIPAL FALLA

    Two white doves facing each other over an olive branch are the main image of a piece that exposes the absurdity and contradictions of war. Two white doves, symbols of peace, are currently facing each other in the Town Hall’s Square in Valencia, over an olive branch, yet another symbol of peace. The Municipal Falla […]

  • Popular Festivals
    FALLAS 2024 TIMETABLE

    Valencia’s biggest event of the year, the Fallas festival, commences this weekend, with a jam-packed schedule for all to enjoy.  The origins of Fallas are believed to be linked to the pagan ritual of marking the changing of the seasons into spring, beginning with carpenters burning their wooden candle holders, known as “parots”, in celebration. […]

  • Art
    FUNDARISING PROJECT FOR UKRANIAN REFUGEES IN VALENCIA

     24/7 Valencia: Please could you tell us more about the fundraising project for Ukranian refugees? Artist Michael Hartt: “Sunflowers for Ukraine is a project to help Ukrainian refugees. I am donating 10 paintings of mine to be auctioned online to support ‘Ukraid’, the Ukrainian refugee centre in Valencia. The project has received generous support from […]

  • Places
    EXPLORING ‘THE CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES’ IN VALENCIA!

    The ‘City of Arts and Sciences’ in Valencia is a cultural complex of architectural grandeur, standing as a testament to both its designers Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, as well as Valencia as a whole. Characterised by its futuristic shapes and avant-garde design it brings an unmissable allure to the city, with each unique building […]

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