That’s right — Valencians celebrate Valentine’s Day on October 9th, the city’s official day. Some might enjoy the irony: the locals celebrate Love Day on Liberation Day (don’t let the rest of the world know — this is prime social-media meme material). But in reality, it’s simply a coincidence that Saint Donís is also celebrated…
The festive season is around the corner. This week we get Carnival — a soft warm-up before the full-blown celebration of Fallas. Before the gunpowder comes the glitter. So dust off the costumes, find the face paints, and prepare for a small, bright interruption in the calendar. When I first moved here, I was surprised…
Last Friday, we gathered around art, conversation, a few tapas (and great buns!), and cava to support Pont de Valencia in its new endeavors. We invited our community to join us, and they did. Now, on a quiet Sunday, it feels like the right moment to look back — and to say thank you. This…
I believe that the moment you enter Spanish territory, the dimension of time becomes malleable. It still runs forward, but now it has expanded into something solid — a big, tangible glop that stretches and bends. You must accept that you have to move slowly, and with precise movements, if you want to get anywhere…
This week, we are recommending La Almoina Museum. This old Roman city is beautifully preserved underground, with 2,500 square meters of discoveries laid out safely for young kids to wander through. Multimedia installations guide visitors through different historical periods, supported by clear maps and drawings that help make sense of the ruins. The subterranean city…
Even after years of living in Spain, many parents still pause at the same sight: children playing in the street well past 7 p.m. For newcomers, this is often filed under the familiar label of “Spanish time.” Life starts late here, and it stretches comfortably into the evening. What looks chaotic from the outside, however,…