• Valencia Weekend: March 13-15 | Fallas Final Stretch
    Buen Finde! The rain clouds are finally clearing. AEMET is forecasting this Friday as one of the best weather days of Fallas, with only a possible spot of rain on Sunday. Cautious optimism is in order — but keep an eye on updates. Source: Buenas noticias para las Fallas 2026: la Aemet anuncia una mejoría…
  • Valencia Weekly News Update: Fallas 2026 Records, Anti-War Protests & DANA Alert
    Bon dia! Rainy skies couldn’t dampen the Fallas spirit this weekend — but more rain is on the way. AEMET has issued a DANA alert forecasting up to 100 l/m² of rainfall. Source: AEMET alerta: hasta 100 l/m² de lluvia y una nueva DANA amenazan las Fallas 2026 en Valencia – Valencia Extra Top News:…
  • What’s On in Valencia This Weekend: Fallas 2026 Rain or Shine
    Buen Finde! Fallas is hitting its stride this weekend, but rain and wind are forecast to continue. So stay alert for schedule changes before heading out. I’m also trying something new with Weekend Highlights. Alongside event picks, you’ll now find curated cultural news from across the city. As Pont de Valencia grows, so will the…

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  • Casa Ucraniana: Authentic Ukrainian Food in Valencia
    What are you feeling today? The subtle hint of sweet beets or the mellow tang of sorrel? Your meal at Casa Ucraniana may leave you with more questions than answers, but rest assured, all of them will be delicious. Chicken Kyiv Reinvented: “Albondiga al Estilo de Kyiv” So many unique and tasty items on this…
  • My Kid Doesn’t Speak Spanish: What Actually Helped Us in Valencia
    When we moved to Valencia, my son was four years old and spoke exactly zero Spanish. Not poco, not un poquito — zero. Yes, shame on me. Despite having a Spanish-speaking mother, I somehow failed to pass the language on. And suddenly there we were, starting a new life in Spain with a child who…
  • Counting Churros: The Hidden Economy of Street Businesses During Fallas
    Money Talks and Reflections in Valencia As the week came to an end, I realized that one topic kept resurfacing around me — in personal conversations, online threads and open forums: money expectations in Valencia. People from all these sources were trying to make sense of what a fair salary should look like, and the…