Culture

The most unique festival in Valencia has begun: Las Fallas 2023. Sunday, February 26, 2023, this traditionally started with La Crida, and starting at March 1 there will be a mascletà every day for almost three weeks. Too many terms in one sentence? No problem. We will explain it all. What is Las Fallas? Las Fallas is a festival that takes place annually in the city of...

It's easy to see why Valencia is hugely popular among expats. As well as boasting a gorgeous Spanish climate, the province offers the opportunity for a fantastic quality of life. In fact, Valencia comes out on top on several esteemed Quality of Life Indexes, such as InterNation's 2022 Quality of Life Index – just one of the benefits of living in Valencia as an expat!What is more, although Valencia city...

An annual ritual in Valencia City: the shaking of the oranges from the thousands of orange trees scattered in the streets and parks. Since the municipality of Valencia developed a bat-like machine especially for this, an even more amusing scene to see. Last year, we shared this video of it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzPA0Gf3LVMWithin no time, the video was all over the internet and it was even shown...

Valencia is the first city in Spain to be designated World Design Capital in 2022. This means: even more to do in Valencia. Throughout the year, there will be cultural events organised around this theme, such as interesting exhibitions, workshops, conferences and lectures.World Design Capital citiesIt is the eighth time that a city is awarded this title. Past cities include Turin, Seoul, Helsinki, Cape...

Looking to find the most stunning buildings Valencia has to offer? You´ve come to the right place. Valencia is known for many things. A warm and sunny climate, a variety of tasty Spanish foods, and breath-taking architecture. From the Old Town´s colourful buildings and cobbled streets to the impressive City of Arts and Sciences. Valencia doesn´t disappoint!In this blog post we´ll give you a rundown of...

Best restaurants with terraces in Valencia!With the good news that from March 1st, the terraces in the Comunidad Valenciana can finally reopen, we naturally want to support the catering industry. They desperately need it. Of course, with due observance of the correct distances to prevent us from being back to square one quickly. The restaurants' terraces will currently open until 6 p.m. and only for those...

Valencia’s rich heritage is apparent throughout the city, but perhaps nowhere quite as much as in Valencia’s historic old town – La Ciutat Vella. The heart of Valencia’s city centre and the city’s first district, La Ciutat Vella boasts some of the city’s most beautiful historic buildings. Here you can scour the Mercado Central for fresh produce on a sunny Saturday morning, wander leisurely...

We are often asked about the tastiest restaurants, tapas bars and other dining options in Valencia. Luckily, in the years we have lived and worked here, we have discovered some real gems throughout the city. In particular, many restaurants in Ruzafa are renowned among Valencia’s food enthusiasts. Valencia is a wonderful place to visit from a culinary perspective, as there is so much choice spanning...

We’re not the only fans of the city of Valencia: even the Huffington Post has described this city as the best place to settle abroad! Although there’s plenty to do within Valencia City itself, it is also worth getting in the car and discovering what else the beautiful area has to offer. But which destination should you set your sight on? Discover our list of the top 10-day trips from Valencia! Our...

Valencia is one of Spain’s most popular cities, and for a good reason. As well as being able to take advantage of the excellent climate on the beautiful beaches, you’ll quickly discover just how much Valencia has to offer, including fantastic Valencia festivals. If you are going to live in this city, there is plenty to do every day. From visiting the lively city centre, viewing the architectural...