• Love Day, ‘a lo valenciano’: Why Valencians Celebrate Lovers’ Day On Another Day.
    by Mireille
    That’s right — Valencians celebrate Valentine’s Day on October 9th, the city’s official day. Some might enjoy the irony: the locals celebrate Love Day on Liberation Day (don’t let the rest of the world know — this is…
  • What’s On This Weekend: Ruzafa Carnival and Year of the Fire Horse
    by Atika
    UPDATE: All outdoor events for Saturday, 14 February have been cancelled due to extreme weather. The Ayuntamiento has issued a Red Alert for strong winds and has cancelled the Ruzafa Carnival and the Lunar New Year Parade. As…
  • 3,2,1.. Costumes On! Carnival in Valencia.
    by Mireille
    The festive season is around the corner. This week we get Carnival — a soft warm-up before the full-blown celebration of Fallas. Before the gunpowder comes the glitter. So dust off the costumes, find the face paints, and…
  • Week in News: Wind Storms and Wild Boars
    by Atika
    Bon Dia! AEMET is forecasting another week of strong winds in Valencia — hopefully not as dramatic as last week. The train drivers’ strike is going ahead from Monday through Wednesday, with the biggest impact expected mid-week. Expect…