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Valencia's Ruta de Tapas Turia Returns 4–14 June — 34 Venues, Tapas and Beer for €4.50

Valencia's Ruta de Tapas Turia Returns 4–14 June — 34 Venues, Tapas and Beer for €4.50

Across 11 days, bars and restaurants from Russafa to El Cabanyal reinvent traditional Valencian recipes, each pairing a signature tapa with a Turia Stark beer

ALDI Spain Launches Summer Prize Giveaway — Over 100 Prizes Daily and a €12,000 Trip

ALDI Spain Launches Summer Prize Giveaway — Over 100 Prizes Daily and a €12,000 Trip

From 1 June to 31 July, every €15 purchase entered via the ALDI app counts towards daily prizes — from e-bikes to smartphones — plus a grand draw for a holiday of the winner's choice

A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

Every Friday in a Sabadell bank office, up to ten women gather to work side by side. Founded by Venezuelan web designer Patricia Ordóñez, House of Freelancers has grown into a community with its own summit

OWN Valencia 2026: Spain's Biggest Video Game Festival Returns to Feria Valencia 3–5 July

OWN Valencia 2026: Spain's Biggest Video Game Festival Returns to Feria Valencia 3–5 July

Esports finals with prize pools over €10,000, a 100-hour Movistar LAN Party, K-Pop dance and cosplay contests, VR, sim racing, retro games, and a kids' zone — tickets from €14 a day.

Ukrainians Overtake Russians as the Leading Foreign Property Buyers in Valencia Province

Ukrainians Overtake Russians as the Leading Foreign Property Buyers in Valencia Province

From renting to buying: A shift in the market sees young Ukrainian families and professionals securing homes in coastal and secure districts, with average budgets reaching €500,000

Valencia’s Signature Sip: The Story and Secrets of Agua de Valencia

Valencia’s Signature Sip: The Story and Secrets of Agua de Valencia

Don't let the name fool you—there’s no water in this potent local brew. Discover the artistic origins and the "dangerously drinkable" recipe of the city's favourite cocktail

Spanish Property Market Skyrockets: Housing Prices Rising Twice as Fast as the EU Average

Spanish Property Market Skyrockets: Housing Prices Rising Twice as Fast as the EU Average

New Eurostat data reveals that Spain’s property prices surged by 12.9% in late 2025, marking the highest growth rate since 2007 and placing the country among the top four in the EU

Catch the Moment! Renowned Photographer Christian Vieler to Host Free Dog Photoshoots in Barcelona

Catch the Moment! Renowned Photographer Christian Vieler to Host Free Dog Photoshoots in Barcelona

From 16 to 18 April, the creator of the viral "Treat!" series will capture the hilarious expressions of your pets at the Diagonal Mar shopping centre

Cuina Oberta 2026: Michelin Stars and Affordable Menus Return to Valencia

Cuina Oberta 2026: Michelin Stars and Affordable Menus Return to Valencia

From 9 to 19 April, 70 of the city's finest restaurants will open their doors with exclusive tasting menus, fermentation workshops, and orchard tours

Historic Move: Spanish Government Approves Plan to Enshrine Abortion Rights in the Constitution

Historic Move: Spanish Government Approves Plan to Enshrine Abortion Rights in the Constitution

Minister for Equality Ana Redondo pushes for constitutional protection to end regional inequalities and counter "threats from the far-right," following the footsteps of France

Nation-Wide Strike: Glovo Couriers to Halt Deliveries Across Spain from 24 to 26 April

Nation-Wide Strike: Glovo Couriers to Halt Deliveries Across Spain from 24 to 26 April

Following a breakdown in negotiations, the CCOO union calls for mass industrial action against job cuts

The World of Valencias: From Tomatoes and Sofas to Ghost Ships and Australian Guitars

The World of Valencias: From Tomatoes and Sofas to Ghost Ships and Australian Guitars

You might live in the Spanish city, but did you know there are five Valencias in the Philippines, a "safety" hotel in Odesa, and a record-breaking orange in Florida?

Island Driving Bans: Spain Imposes Massive Fines to Curb Summer Traffic Overload

Island Driving Bans: Spain Imposes Massive Fines to Curb Summer Traffic Overload

From Formentera to Ibiza, motorists face fines of up to €30,000 for entering protected territories without a digital permit as authorities ramp up ecological enforcement

Dalí’s Hidden Masterpieces: Madrid’s Gaviria Palace Reopens with Exclusive Sculpture Exhibition

Dalí’s Hidden Masterpieces: Madrid’s Gaviria Palace Reopens with Exclusive Sculpture Exhibition

After a major restoration, the historic palace near Puerta del Sol returns to the cultural map with "Dalí’s Infinity," featuring rare works from private collections

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