Bon dia! Good weather returns to Valencia, Aemet says, with warm and sunny days this week to usher in the festivities. Top News Fallas 2026 officially begins La Crida at the Torres Serranos drew an estimated 100,000 people as Valencia kicked off Fallas season. For the first time, writes Valencia Plaza, a woman pyrotechnics expert…
Valencia’s Fallas celebrations officially begin with La Crida—or “The Call to Fallas”—a vibrant event held on the last Sunday of February. This is a spectacle of music, fireworks, and beloved tradition as the city comes alive for its big spring festival. The Wake-Up Call The festivities begin early—very early. At 7:30 AM, the despertà parade…
Buen Finde! It’s a double helping of festivals this weekend. Chinese New Year celebrations and La Crida — the official kickoff to Fallas — both take place on Sunday. Benimaclet Carnival is also in full swing. Expect traffic diversions Saturday and Sunday. The Ayuntamiento website has a map with details. Festivals & Traditions Benimaclet celebrates…
Bon dia! After a brief respite on Sunday, Aemet is forecasting another round of strong winds for Monday — so keep an eye out for any alerts. Extreme Weather Gusts reached up to 147 km/h in parts of Valencia last week, toppling trees, damaging façades, and disrupting train services. And it may not be over…
UPDATE: All outdoor events for Saturday, 14 February have been cancelled due to extreme weather. The Ayuntamiento has issued a Red Alert for strong winds and has cancelled the Ruzafa Carnival and the Lunar New Year Parade. As a precaution, residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The Ayuntamiento website has more…
Bon Dia! AEMET is forecasting another week of strong winds in Valencia — hopefully not as dramatic as last week. The train drivers’ strike is going ahead from Monday through Wednesday, with the biggest impact expected mid-week. Expect delays to regional and national lines. Extreme Weather Strong winds disrupt the city — and more may…