Culture

In March, the festival of festivals takes place in Valencia: Las Fallas 2026. Sunday, February 22, 2026, 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 Valencia. It is the...

Mark your calendars for the upcoming holidays so you won’t miss a single celebration in Valencia, or be caught off guard by the fireworks. Here are the official holidays Valencians observe:October 9 (Day of the Valencian Community)October 12 (National Day of Spain)November 1 (All Saints' Day)December 6 (Constitution Day)December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)December 25 (Christmas Day)Please be...

Best restaurants with terraces in Valencia Valencia is basically one big terrace! People sit outside all year round, whether it's January or July. From in the morning with a cup of coffee with a tostada, to late at night with a gin-tonic or cerveza. Spaniards are outdoor people and terraces are an important part of Spanish life. Therefore, there are not only many, but also very nice terraces in...

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...

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...

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...