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Seven Waves and a Bonfire

A reveller leaps over a bonfire at dusk on Valencia's beach during San Juan

Around 75,000 people packed onto Valencia's beaches last night to welcome summer the way the city always has — with fire, a midnight swim and a wish thrown to the flames.

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Valencia Flexes Its Mussel

Fresh clóchinas served in a pink bowl held in hands

Valencia's beloved clóchina mussel season began this month, and 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly memorable one.

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Fallas Festival in Full Swing

Las Fallas 2026 monuments in Valencia streets

Las Fallas 2026 is now in full swing, with spectacular sculptures filling the streets, including a 27 metre high image of Charlie Chaplin, bringing a message of hope, which has been craned into place in City Hall square.

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How to get Depth of Flavour in a Vegan Paella

If you think vegan paella can’t pack a punch, think again and learn from the Valencians! Getting depth of flavour in a plant-based paella starts with a slow-cooked sofrito—tomato, garlic, and smoky paprika coaxed into a sweet, rich base.

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