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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

Chinatown in Valencia: What to Do, What to Buy, and Where to Eat

Chinatown in Valencia: What to Do, What to Buy, and Where to Eat

La Cotorra explains what to see there, where to find inspiration, and where to enjoy a good meal

What Is the Camino de Santiago and Why Is This Route So Popular?

What Is the Camino de Santiago and Why Is This Route So Popular?

La Cotorra correspondent Pavel Tarasenko has reached Santiago de Compostela twice and explains how to prepare for the journey and what to expect on the route.

A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Spain

A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Spain

La Cotorra explains which companies trade on Spain’s financial markets, how to begin investing, and which instruments may be suitable for different aims

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

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.

10 Places in Valencia That Will Delight Both Adults and Children

10 Places in Valencia That Will Delight Both Adults and Children

We have gathered ten child-friendly locations in Valencia where one can easily spend more than an evening.

Seven Contemporary Novels That Help to Understand the Spanish Mind

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

The Oldest Millinery in Valencia: From Panamas to “Sorolla Hats”

The Oldest Millinery in Valencia: From Panamas to “Sorolla Hats”

One of Valencia’s most renowned hat-making workshops, Sombreros Albero, is located in the very centre of the city, on Plaza Lope de Vega

A Disputed Rock: Why Spain Has Not Come to Terms with Gibraltar’s Status

A Disputed Rock: Why Spain Has Not Come to Terms with Gibraltar’s Status

La Cotorra has decided to recall how Madrid and London have argued over Gibraltar for centuries

Spain’s Wealthiest People: Who They Are and How They Built Their Fortunes

Spain’s Wealthiest People: Who They Are and How They Built Their Fortunes

La Cotorra explains who they are — the richest people in Spain

Why Do People Smoke So Much in Spain? An Explanation

Why Do People Smoke So Much in Spain? An Explanation

La Cotorra decided to look back at how tobacco entered and became embedded in Spanish life

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