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Discover Valencia
What to do in Valencia in July 2026: the Feria de Julio and everything else
Concerts at Viveros, fireworks, the Batalla de Flores, beaches and open-air cinema: your month's agenda, between the Gran Fira and a Valencian summer.
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Day trips from Valencia: 8 ideas for a day out
Castles, rice fields, medieval villages, coves and canyons, all within train or driving distance of Valencia. With car-free options.
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Where to eat a real paella in Valencia (and where to NEVER order it)
Paella was born here, and the Valencians have rules. What's really in it, the tourist traps, and where to eat it for real.
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The almuerzo: the Valencian ritual you'll want to adopt
The almuerzo (or esmorzaret) is Valencia's mid-morning savoury break: a hefty sandwich, nibbles on the side and a cremaet to finish. Here's how to do it like a local.
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Las Fallas: the expat survival guide
A week of fire, noise and crowds. How to live (and not just endure) Valencia's biggest festival when you actually live here.