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….
Imagine rescuing yesterday’s stale loaf of bread with a splash of milk (or a wink of wine), a quick egg bath, followed by another one in hot oil until each slice is bronzed and crackly at the edges, custardy and yielding inside. You have just made torrijas, a beloved Spanish sweet – simple in concept, rich in cultural…
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…
Buen Finde! It’s Easter weekend in Valencia and Semana Santa Marinera is underway, when the streets of the maritime neighbourhoods fill with processions through Easter Sunday. There’s also plenty to eat, drink, and listen to across the long weekend. A full programme from Berklee Valencia’s student concerts to a singalong Jesus Christ Superstar, Easter sweets…
While many Spanish cities celebrate Semana Santa (Holy Week) with processions and pageantry, Valencia’s version is uniquely rooted in its maritime soul. The neighborhoods of Cabanyal, Canyamelar, and El Grao form the heart of this celebration. Traditional processions by religious brotherhoods recreate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But Semana Santa Marinera in…
Tourist apartments and the big city events that attract visitors dominated Valencia news on multiple fronts this week: Protests, fines, new taxes, and a court ruling that will be felt across the city. It was also a weekend of political protests, even as the city prepares for Easter and Semana Santa. The Big Story Valencia’s…