Barista coffee changed the landscape of coffee consumption in Spain. One of those many changes brought after Covid and the big waves of international residents that took over the city. They knew coffee came in a tall white cup, and you could have almost endless combinations of the brew tailored to a specific rainbow combination…
If you’ve driven outside Valencia lately, you may have already noticed that spring is here. Not just in the temperature, but everywhere you look — thousands of colourful wildflowers, and the strikingly beautiful almond and cherry blossoms that make this corner of Spain feel briefly, almost unreasonably, alive (before the scorching hot summer arrives, at…
If you’ve lived in Spain long enough, you already know that there is a church in every neighbourhood. No matter how small the community, there will be some sort of religious centre. My own relatively young neighbourhood has around 6,000 people, and we got one a few weeks ago — right on time for Easter….
Whether you’re looking for sensory play, indoor adventure, or a café where your dog is as welcome as your toddler, this second edition of our family friendly cafes in Valencia guide has something for every family. A couple of these gems are just outside the city, but absolutely worth the short trip — because the…
You may be familiar with the unsettling images of Holy Week in Spain — penitents dressed in tall cone-shaped hats (called capirotes) that inevitably remind international audiences of darker chapters in history. In southern cities, some processions even include acts of self-flagellation, men walking barefoot through the streets in public displays of penance. Meanwhile, elsewhere…
Easter holidays are long. The apartment starts to feel smaller around day three. You need a plan that involves fresh air, some low-level adrenaline, and at least one moment where your child forgets to look at a screen. These four adventure parks are all within easy reach of Valencia — from a free outdoor playground…