Valencia is still deep in the holiday spirit! With Christmas and New Year’s behind us, we’re now into the final stretch of the festive season before Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) on Tuesday, 6 January, a national public holiday when shops and offices close for family celebrations. WeatherDress warmly if you’re planning to be outside…
Despite living here for years, I’ve never actually spent New Year’s Eve in Spain. I’m usually traveling somewhere to visit family or friends for the holidays. In Singapore, we celebrated with fireworks and food — in my family, that meant mountains of chili crab. In Tucson, we serenaded the New Year around a desert bonfire,…
Bon dia.Valencia’s final week of the year is shaping up as a rainy farewell to 2025. Rain is forecast for today, with conditions expected to ease by the end of the day. After a brief holiday, I’m back in town and will be posting a feature on New Year’s celebration plans shortly. January 1 is…
Bon dia! A blast of polar air will keep Valencia unusually cold this Christmas week, with rain possible and even some snow forecast in higher inland areas, writes Las Provincias. I won’t be posting Weekend Highlights this holiday Thursday, but you can find a full roundup of seasonal activities here: Celebrating the Holiday Season in…
Buen Finde! Christmas is just around the corner, and Valencia is filling up with holiday activities. Below is a selection of some of the best free or low-cost events happening in the city this weekend, from live music to art openings and family plans. I’ve also put together a dedicated holiday guide — Celebrating the…
Valencia comes alive during the holiday season. Streets glow with festive lights, plazas fill with markets and music, and there’s no shortage of activities for families, visitors, and longtime residents alike. This is an ongoing, regularly updated guide to Christmas and holiday events in Valencia, running through early January. Check back often, as new events…