Photo: La Eliana, Valencia region Valencia is the most fantastic place to live, in every way. Now it is not very surprising that a real estate agent in Valencia says that. Yet it is confirmed often enough. The city has been declared the healthiest city in the world several times. Moreover, it is a vibrant city with many sights and even a wide beach. For years, Valencia has been a popular destination for a...
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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=xzPA0Gf3LVM Within no time, the video was all over the internet and it was even...
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...
A sneak peak of a few of our favorite neighbourhoodsOne of the frequently asked questions is: "What is the best place to live in Valencia?". As you can understand this question cannot be answered in a simple way. Furthermore there is no right (or wrong) answer to this question, as this as subjective as can be. One thing we know for sure: according to expats Valencia is the best city to live in. We are, as...
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, 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...