This week, we are recommending La Almoina Museum. This old Roman city is beautifully preserved underground, with 2,500 square meters of discoveries laid out safely for young kids to wander through. Multimedia installations guide visitors through different historical periods, supported by clear maps and drawings that help make sense of the ruins. The subterranean city…
Buen Finde! Rain or shine, plans are going ahead for the San Blas festival in Ruzafa this weekend. On Sunday, the Caixa Popular 5K runs through El Grau, so expect some road diversions in the neighborhood if you’re out and about. Save the Date: Friday, February 6 – Pont de Valencia is teaming up with…
Bon dia. Here is your Monday news update. There are several protests and strikes coming up in the next few weeks — I’ve noted them below. Plus, Aemet says more rain is on the way. Top News Stories Ademuz Train Disaster Impact The Ademuz train disaster continues to reverberate across Spain. Investigators are still searching…
Wander down to the Petxina Sports and Culture Complex, and you’ll find a giant chess piece standing outside one of the historic brick buildings: a White Queen. She marks the entrance to Valencia’s Albal Chess Club. Take a peek inside, and you’ll see aspiring chess masters deep in thought, plotting their moves across the black-and-white…
Buen Finde! Today is the Festival of San Vicente Mártir, Valencia’s patron saint. Expect some shops and markets to be closed in the city, and prepare for road closures around the historic center due to religious processions. Festivals & Traditions Top Pick: The Festival of San Vicente Mártir is celebrated with traditional religious processions and…
Even after years of living in Spain, many parents still pause at the same sight: children playing in the street well past 7 p.m. For newcomers, this is often filed under the familiar label of “Spanish time.” Life starts late here, and it stretches comfortably into the evening. What looks chaotic from the outside, however,…