Good morning! Here’s your news for Monday, 14 April. Semana Santa continues this week with processions and festivities across the city. If you’re curious about Valencia’s unique maritime traditions, check out the latest blog post: Semana Santa Marinera: Valencia’s Unique Maritime Holy Week Semana Santa Palm Sunday brought good weather and large crowds to the…
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. Semana Santa processions recreate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But it is also a time to…
Buen Finde! It’s Semana Santa, the Holy Week before Easter, and Valencia will be full of traditional religious processions—especially in the seaside barrios of Cabanyal, Canyamelar, and El Grau. Expect road closures and traffic restrictions in those areas, particularly around procession times. Semana Santa Marinera Valencia’s Holy Week processions are rooted in the fishing communities…
Good morning! Here’s your Thursday news round-up for April 10. This weekend marks the beginning of Semana Santa (Holy Week) leading up to Easter—expect processions and street closures in parts of the city. Weather Warning After a stretch of sunshine, Aemet forecasts rain and cooler temperatures starting Sunday, just in time for Holy Week. Read…
Buenos días! Here is your news update for Monday. Have a good start to your week! Politics in Valencia Mayor María José Catalá has restructured and stabilized her administration after recent political fallout between her party, the Partido Popular, and its far-right coalition partner, Vox. Two previously ousted officials, Badenas and Herrero, have been reinstated…
Happy Friday! Here’s a roundup of what’s happening across Valencia this weekend. Literature & Book Events Celebrate World Book Day with over 50 activities across Valencia, including author readings and children’s storytime. More info Food & Drink Sports & Fitness Theatre & Dance Live Music Pop, Rock & R&B Jazz Classical Art Exhibitions & Galleries…