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The Chef Who Turned Hospital Food into Fine Dining — and Won Awards Doing It

The Chef Who Turned Hospital Food into Fine Dining — and Won Awards Doing It

Xandra Luque has spent eight years running the kitchen of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Madrid, creating 1,000 dishes that meet strict medical requirements without sacrificing flavour or presentation

Events in Valencia This Weekend 20-21 June

Events in Valencia This Weekend 20-21 June

From a Pride march and a free Greta Gerwig screening to Slava Komissarenko's stand-up, a Requena wine tasting, and circus performances across the city — here's what's on in Valencia this weekend

"Valencia Queer" Exhibition Opens at the City Museum Ahead of Gay Games 2026

"Valencia Queer" Exhibition Opens at the City Museum Ahead of Gay Games 2026

Bringing together eight artists linked to Valencia, the show kicks off the cultural programme for the Gay Games — the first to be held in Spain — running 27 June to 5 July, as the city makes history

Valencia Begins Work to Protect Its Famous Centenary Ficus in the Jardines de la Glorieta

Valencia Begins Work to Protect Its Famous Centenary Ficus in the Jardines de la Glorieta

Planted in 1852 after gardeners mistook it for a magnolia, one of the city's most photographed trees is being given more room for its roots, new lighting, and two accessibility ramps over three months

Understanding the bocadillo: the legendary sandwich of the New World

Understanding the bocadillo: the legendary sandwich of the New World

A truly Spanish profession: how to become a jamón carver

A truly Spanish profession: how to become a jamón carver

How did a rural tradition of slicing cured pork turn into a profitable and highly respected profession in modern Spain?

Do you know the best place in Valencia to watch the sunset?

Do you know the best place in Valencia to watch the sunset?

La Cotorra visited a family who live by the lake and run a tourism business there, and tells the story of what life is like on Albufera.

Christmas in Spanish families

Christmas in Spanish families

La Cotorra spoke to Spaniards about how their families celebrate the most important holiday of the year.

A Guide to Spain’s Main Christmas Sweets

A Guide to Spain’s Main Christmas Sweets

La Cotorra has put together a guide to Spain’s traditional Christmas desserts and spoke to Valencia residents about their favourites

New Pasqual and Sheila Restaurant Opens Near Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences

New Pasqual and Sheila Restaurant Opens Near Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences

The venue is located at Avenida de França, 14 and is the latest project by Ukrainian hotelier and restaurateur Dmytro Zaporozhets

108-Meter Skyscraper to Be Built Near the Port of Valencia

108-Meter Skyscraper to Be Built Near the Port of Valencia

The building, named Baluarte de la Marina, will be designed for commercial use, primarily hosting hotel, retail and office spaces

Farmers to Stage Tractor Protest in Valencia City Center

Farmers to Stage Tractor Protest in Valencia City Center

One in Seven Spaniards Fell Out with Friends or Family Over Politics

One in Seven Spaniards Fell Out with Friends or Family Over Politics

Over the past year, 14% of Spaniards have stopped communicating with friends or relatives due to political disagreements

A Rare Workers’ Quarter Preserved in Barcelona

A Rare Workers’ Quarter Preserved in Barcelona

Passatge d’Antoni Gassol is a small but distinctive enclave of colorful houses tucked between the districts of El Clot and Sant Martí de Provençals

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