As Valencia continues its recovery from recent floods, the aftermath presents both challenges and moments of pride for the city. Here’s a quick mid-week look at the latest developments:

Flood Recovery

• Paiporta Struggles to Recover
  Paiporta remains one of the hardest-hit areas, with some neighborhoods still without electricity nearly a month after the storm, according to Valencia Plaza. Read more here.
• Sewage Leak Adds to Cleanup Efforts
  Flood damage to pipes in the Poyo Ravine near Paiporta has caused a sewage leak, exacerbating cleanup challenges. Authorities are now addressing this environmental hazard, Las Provincias reports.
• Trash Overflow Creates New Problems
  With debris and flood-damaged items piling up, Valencia has collected as much garbage in the past month as it typically does in a year. Emergency waste sites have been set up to manage the overflow. Learn more.

Transportation Updates
Metro Valencia is expected to partially reopen next week, but no bikes or scooters will be allowed on board temporarily to prevent overcrowding. For details on substitute bus routes and dates lines will reopen, check the MetroValencia website.

Valencia in the Spotlight

• Best City to Live In
  Despite the challenges of the past year, Valencia has been ranked the best city to live in by Forbes for 2024, with Malaga and Alicante completing the top three. Full rankings here.
• Michelin Stars for Local Chefs Valencia’s vibrant food scene gained more recognition this week from its Michelin star chefs. Notably, Origen in Carcaixent celebrated its first star for its dedication to slow-food cuisine. In an emotional moment, local celebrity chefs Quique Dacosta, Ricard Camarena, and Begoña Rodrigo announced a series of Michelin-star charity dinners on December 13 with proceeds dedicated to supporting flood recovery efforts. You can read more about the charity event at the Desde Valencia Para Valencia website.

Stay tuned for a separate post highlighting this week’s events across the city. And a Happy Thanksgiving for American readers! If you’re in need of last minute turkey plans, check out the options on the Thanksgiving in Valencia post.