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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.

TastArròs Festival 2026: Valencia Celebrates Rice Days in the City’s Main Square

TastArròs Festival 2026: Valencia Celebrates Rice Days in the City’s Main Square

On 25 and 26 April, Plaza del Ayuntamiento will transform into a giant open-air kitchen where top chefs will showcase dozens of variations of the legendary Valencian paella

A Report Highlights Persistent Barriers to Healthcare in Spain Despite Recent Reforms

A Report Highlights Persistent Barriers to Healthcare in Spain Despite Recent Reforms

NGO "Doctors of the World" documents over 34,000 instances of medical exclusion in 2025, pointing to registration hurdles and information gaps for vulnerable populations

Spain’s New Food Waste Law: Discounts on "Ugly" Produce

Spain’s New Food Waste Law: Discounts on "Ugly" Produce

As of 2 April, a new national mandate requires restaurants to provide free takeaway containers and supermarkets to slash prices on non-standard fruits and vegetables

La Cotorra Opens International Art Hub in the Heart of Valencia

La Cotorra Opens International Art Hub in the Heart of Valencia

The city’s newest gallery debuts with a season exploring AI future-shocks, Magic Realism, and legendary contemporary masterpieces

More Than Just Swings: A Guide to Valencia’s Best Playgrounds and Parks For Children

More Than Just Swings: A Guide to Valencia’s Best Playgrounds and Parks For Children

From climbing giant literary heroes to navigating miniature cities, discover why Valencia is a paradise for children

Wine, Cava, and Craft Beer: The 36th PROAVA Festival Returns to Valencia’s Turia Gardens

Wine, Cava, and Craft Beer: The 36th PROAVA Festival Returns to Valencia’s Turia Gardens

From 9 to 13 April, the iconic riverbed transforms into a gastronomic hub featuring the finest local produce, live music, and a special tribute to Requena

Gourmet Marathon: Las Vegas Resident Sets World Record Visiting 28 Michelin Restaurants in 24 Hours

Gourmet Marathon: Las Vegas Resident Sets World Record Visiting 28 Michelin Restaurants in 24 Hours

Joshua Fyksen reclaimed his Guinness World Record after a whirlwind tour of New York’s finest dining rooms, from Brooklyn to Manhattan

Spain Dominates Lonely Planet’s 20 Best Beaches in Europe for 2026

Spain Dominates Lonely Planet’s 20 Best Beaches in Europe for 2026

Formentera’s Playa de Ses Illetes takes the crown as Spain’s top coastal gem, alongside stunning locations in Menorca, Mallorca, and Galicia

Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Spain: Veterinarians and Medics Lead the 2026 Rankings

Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Spain: Veterinarians and Medics Lead the 2026 Rankings

A new report by InfoJobs and Esade reveals that a shortage of medical staff has pushed salaries for vets and specialists to the top of the national labour market

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

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

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