Culture

The OnlyFans Dilemma: Apple TV’s "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Debuts with an All-Star Cast

Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Pfeiffer lead a bold new series exploring the modern complexities of sex work, single motherhood, and social stigma

The favourites of Oscar 2026: what is worth watching?

The winners will be announced in March

What series to watch in 2026?

La Cottora reviews the most remarkable premieres of this year

9 classic and contemporary films about emigration

Film critic Nikita Lavretsky, writing specially for La Cotorra, introduces a range of émigré archetypes (without promising that you will recognise yourself among them).

From Historical Sagas to Viral Thrillers: A Guide to Spain’s Top Book Bestsellers

Experts report a literary boom. Here’s a look at the books that are captivating Spanish readers right now.

Seven Contemporary Novels That Help to Understand the Spanish Mind

La Cotorra has selected a number of contemporary Spanish novels whose authors explore both present-day society and its difficulties, as well as Spain’s turbulent history with its wars, brutality, and the mysteries left behind by previous generations

Gold and Lead: An Ambitious Anselm Kiefer Exhibition Arrives in Valencia

The Hortensia Herrero Art Centre presents the European premiere of "Danaë," a monumental 13-metre work, alongside eleven pieces by one of Europe's most discussed artists — four created specially for Valencia

Berlin Artist Tatiana Kligman's PUPAE Exhibition Opens at La Cotorra Gallery in Valencia

Fifteen works created specially for the show explore the experience of emigration. The opening reception on 28 May drew artists, critics, and gallerists from across Valencia. The exhibition runs from 29 May

The 61st Venice Biennale Is Open: What's Inside the Spanish Pavilion and What Else to See

50,000 postcards from flea markets around the world fill all six rooms of the Spanish pavilion. Plus: a flooded Austrian space with nude performers, and a Japanese artist handing out baby dolls at the door

Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

Valencia's scene receives a high-octane upgrade as the city’s newest art hub debuts

Sex, life and death — in a new perfomace by legendary artist Marina Abramović

We saw her most ambitious work in Barcelona

Where to Enjoy Art in Valencia: Ten Museums and Art Galleries

Art and culture permeate everyday life in Valencia, something that becomes clear in the abundance of creative venues, galleries, and educational spaces found throughout the city.

Beyond Paella: Discovering All i Pebre, Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret

Deep in the heart of the Albufera wetlands, the fishing village of El Palmar preserves a traditional, rich garlic and wild eel stew that tourist traps completely miss

10 Spanish Canned Seafood Products Worth Trying

From filled baby squid to razor clams, La Cotorra's guide to Spain's beloved canned seafood — a ready-made protein snack found in any supermarket

Esgarraet: The Valencian Tapa Tourists Overlook

Behind its unfamiliar name hides one of the most recognisable snacks in Valencian cuisine — roasted red pepper and salt cod, torn by hand. Here's where to try it

11 Summer Foods from Mercadona Perfect for Valencia's Heat

From light snacks to desserts and seasonal fruit — La Cotorra's pick of the best things to grab from Mercadona when the Spanish summer hits

Sangria vs Tinto de Verano: Why Valencia's Locals and Tourists Drink Different Reds

They look like twins — red wine, ice, and fruit — but sangria and tinto de verano have completely different recipes, prices, and characters. Here's how to tell them apart, with two recipes to make at home

Clóchinas Are Back: Valencia's Tiny Local Mussels Are Only on Sale Until August

Smaller, saltier, and brighter orange than ordinary mussels — and grown only inside Valencia's port. Here's where to try them, how to spot them on a menu, and how to visit the farms by catamaran

Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret: The Mystery of Titaina

Invisible to guidebooks and tourists, this authentic fisherman’s dish remains a cherished treasure found only in the seaside neighbourhood of El Cabanyal

The best kebabs in Valencia

The most popular fast food in our guide

Shakira will give a monumental performance in Brazil

The free concert will gather around 2.5 million people

Bad Bunny became the first artist who performed at half-time show of Super Bowl in Spanish

Trump claimed that Bad Bunny insulted "American greatness"

What Spaniards Listen To: Ten Artists For Your Playlist

La Cotorra introduces a selection of artists currently loved by Spanish listeners. The list is deliberately diverse.