Valencia is marking the 150th anniversary of Manuel Benedito Vives (1875–1963) with a major exhibition at the Museo de la Ciudad Valencia. Titled Manuel Benedito. El pintor y los modelos, this Valencia exhibition runs until 29 March 2026 and reintroduces a painter whose reputation once extended across and beyond Spain. A Valencian Artist Beyond Sorolla…
Valencia’s Chinatown, in the neighborhood of Bailen, doesn’t seem to hold many surprises: Lots of drab eateries serving overpriced Cantonese-ish glop to hard-luck hostel-dwellers and down-market tourists looking for something quick but substantial to prepare them for a long train ride out of nearby Estacio Nord. Luckily, there is Vi Viet, one of the few…
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…
Our family is throwing petardos this year. If you can’t beat them — and you won’t — join them. Our eldest is finally old enough, and we’ve partially overcome our initial contempt for the ritual. So here we are: new to this. For years, we observed from a cautious distance. The noise felt excessive. The…
Fallas is full of festive spirit — but it can make getting around the city a challenge. If you’re navigating Valencia during the daily mascletà, here’s what to expect. Road Traffic From March 1–14, roads surrounding Plaza del Ayuntamiento will be closed to traffic from 11:45 am to 2:30 pm for the daily mascletà. From…
Bon dia. The news may be grim elsewhere, but Valencia is in full Fallas mode this week. Expect daily afternoon mascletàs and big crowds in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. The full schedule of events is on the Ayuntamiento website: Aemet is forecasting possible rain on several days this week, meaning some events could be rescheduled….