Buen Finde! Valencia is launching into the holiday season with weekend fireworks, Christmas markets, and more. It’s going to be especially busy this week, with a Saturday political protest on the streets, the start of holiday shopping, and sports events (including the marathon) later next week. Keep an eye out for traffic alerts and diversions….
My firstborn was never interested in painting or drawing, a fact I sometimes pondered as I scanned him for possible anomalies in his human coding. Isn’t painting one of those things ALL kids do? Why doesn’t he paint? Eventually, I filed these questions away in the Box of Unsolvable Life Mysteries, and life rolled on…
Bon dia! Political turbulence and protest this week as Valencia’s regional parliament decides on a new President. On Wednesday, November 25, a protest against gender-based violence will gather at Puerta de la Mar. On Saturday, November 29, another mass protest is planned at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, demanding accountability from former president Carlos Mazón. Politics First…
Buen finde!Valencia switches on the Christmas lights early this year — with live music, fireworks, and the full fallera court on hand to flip the switch. If you’re planning to go, bundle up: Aemet forecasts temperatures dropping to around 5º as Arctic air sweeps across the peninsula. For those finalising Thanksgiving plans, I’ve also added…
Because nature is the best playground, here are some of my favorite wild green spots where the kiddos can run loose, explore, and simply be kids. Marjal dels Moros Wetlands Sagunto – 35 min north of Valencia Best seasons: autumn and spring for birdwatching I’ll start with a personal favorite- a true paradise for little…
Bon dia! Valencia is gearing up for Christmas — a full two weeks earlier than last year. Christmas lights will be illuminated on Friday, 21 November, and the ice-skating rink is expected to be installed as well, reports Valencia Extra. Temperatures are also expected to drop into the single digits this week, says Aemet. Bundle…