Wander down to the Petxina Sports and Culture Complex, and you’ll find a giant chess piece standing outside one of the historic brick buildings: a White Queen. She marks the entrance to Valencia’s Albal Chess Club. Take a peek inside, and you’ll see aspiring chess masters deep in thought, plotting their moves across the black-and-white…
Buen Finde! Today is the Festival of San Vicente Mártir, Valencia’s patron saint. Expect some shops and markets to be closed in the city, and prepare for road closures around the historic center due to religious processions. Festivals & Traditions Top Pick: The Festival of San Vicente Mártir is celebrated with traditional religious processions and…
Bon dia. A reminder that Thursday, January 22, is a public holiday in Valencia for the Festival of San Vicente Mártir, the city’s patron saint. Stores, markets, and schools will be closed. If this holiday caught you by surprise, you’re not alone: Understanding which festival days are public holidays can be a little tricky in…
Buen finde! After a few days of sunshine, Aemet is forecasting a spot of rain for Valencia. Most festivals are still planned, but it’s worth checking for last-minute schedule changes. Festivals and Traditions This weekend marks the festival of San Antonio Abad, also known locally as Sant Antoni del Porquet, the patron saint of animals….