Author: Blanca Ríos

Toreros Torrijos and Garibay
Reviews Valencia

Valencia Review – 11 October 2026

Juan Alberto Torrijos and Ignacio Garibay each claim an ear in Valencia at the final bullfight of the season. Cariñoso, the fourth novillo, is awarded a lap of honour.

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Gitano Rey
Reviews Valencia

Valencia Review – 10 October 2026

Gitano Rey claims the only trophy at Valencia’s novillada without picadors, where five pupils from different bullfighting schools display their commitment against Daniel Ramos’s young bulls.

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Plaza de toros de Valencia | Puerta Grande Roca Rey 9 octubre 2026 | Servitoro
Reviews Valencia

Valencia Review – 9 October 2026

Roca Rey claims two ears and opens the Puerta Grande in Valencia on Valencian Community Day. Morante impresses without trophies, while Tomás Rufo earns an ear.

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La desencajonada
News

The “Desencajonada”: The Sacred Prologue to Valencia’s July Fair

The roar of timber as the crates are opened, the bulls’ “trapío” (their imposing physical presence, strength and overall appearance) judged beneath the Mediterranean night sky… Have you ever experienced the “desencajonada”? Discover why Valencia hosts one of the most unique and spectacular pre-bullfight events in the world.

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Ignacio Garibay por la puerta grande de Valencia
Reviews Valencia

Valencia Review – 9 May 2026

The Mexican novillero cut two ears during the Virgen de los Desamparados bullfight and left Valencia through the Puerta Grande on his debut appearance.

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Emilio de Justo
Reviews Valencia

Valencia Review – 19 March 2026

The Extremaduran matador cuts an ear in Valencia after delivering the standout performance of the afternoon against a top bull from Núñez del Cuvillo.

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